Lodging: Southern Region Master Gardener Conference 2012

Lodging

Conference Hotels

The first two conference hotels are located within walking distance of the convention center and in the middle of historic downtown and shopping.

We suggest that you use one of these two hotels as they are conveniently located near the convention center...you can walk! Close parking to the convention center can be difficult to locate. Be sure and ask for our block on the rooms at these two locations.

Natchez Grand Hotel (This hotel has no vacancies remaining)
http://www.natchezgrandhotel.com/
111 Broadway St., Natchez, MS 39120
(Across from the Convention Center)
(601) 446-9994 | Toll-free: 1-866-488-0898

The Eola Hotel (only king suites and guest house rooms are available)
http://www.natchezeola.com/home/
110 Pearl Street
(One block from the convention center)
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-6000 | Toll-free: 1-866-445-3652

Only King suites and guest house rooms remain.

Eola: Built in 1927 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Eola Hotel offers the ambiance and charm of the Old South coupled with the conveniences of modern day amenities. This historic property is graced with exuberant interiors, arched doorways, stately columns, balconies with a view of the Mississippi River, and a New Orleans style courtyard with an original fire-and-water fountain.

Register for special rates by April 1 by telephone or internet.
Check in under group rate and enter attendee code: Master 1205

Room Rates:
Standard & Balcony Rooms Single/Double $95.00 (plus tax)
Double Balcony Rooms Single/Double $120.00 (plus tax)
King Balcony Rooms Single/Double $135.00 (plus tax)
Jr. Suites Single/Double $135.00 (plus tax)
Southern Comfort Single/Double $150.00 (plus tax)
Plantation Suite Single/Double $150.00 (plus tax)

Additional: 16 Guest House rooms Single/Double $125 (plus tax) (rate includes breakfast)

Bed and Breakfast

Hotels

Isle of Capri Casino Hotel
645 South Canal Street, Natchez, MS 39120
(6 blocks from Convention Center)
A shuttle will be available to bring you to and from the convention. Single and double rates are $79 (plus tax) plus $10 for each additional person. A complimentary breakfast is included. Register for special rates by April 17 by telephone 1-800-843-4753.

Grand Soleil Hotel
130 John R. Junkin Drive, Natchez, MS 39120
(About 1 mile from the Convention Center)
King and double queens $89 (plus tax), Suites $129 (plus tax) – Add $15 per extra person above two. Register for special rates by April 17, 2012 by telephone (601) 442-9976 or 1-888-969-4727.

Hampton Inn and Suites of Natchez
627 South Canal Street, Natchez, MS 39120
(6 blocks from the Convention Center)
Double or King Study Rooms $90, King Studio $119. All rates must add taxes. Complimentary Hot Breakfast. Register for special rates by April 1 by calling 601-446-6770 or by website: www.natchezsuites.hamptoninn.com. Group code MGS.

Camping

River View RV Park & Resort is located on a mile of Vidalia Landing (Louisiana) on the mighty Mississippi River Bank overlooking the oldest settlement on the River. River View is located about 3 miles from the Natchez Convention Center. This park consists of 193 fully equipped (water, sewer, 20/30/50 amp electric) sites and is certainly big rig friendly with most sites wide paved pull-thrus. Local television is available on the south end of the park. A fully equipped laundry with free modem ready phone line is always open. Also, in and around the building, they have WiFi service Group Fire Rings and Tables are in our spacious picnic areas. They also have a primitive area for tent campers.

Natchez State Park has two improved campgrounds and one primitive camping area. The improved campgrounds are separated by a distance of approximately two miles. Both improved campgrounds have dump stations. All improved sited are concrete pads and accessible by paved roads. Natchez State Park is located just 10 miles north historic Natchez, and about 15 miles to Natchez Convention Center. Natchez State Park is also famous in its own right. The largest bass in Mississippi history a largemouth weighing 18.15 pounds - was caught in Natchez lake in 1992.