LOOK3 Festival of the Photograph

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Travel & Lodging

Charlottesville is located in Central Virginia about 120 miles southwest of Washington, DC and 60 miles west of Richmond, VA.

If you’re coming to LOOK3 for the first time you should know that Charlottesville is not the same as Charleston, SC, or Charleston, WV, or Charlotte, NC. We forgive you if you make that mistake.

All major modes of transportation serve the Charlottesville area including planes, trains, buses, and of course, personal vehicles.

All events at LOOK3 are located along the Charlottesville Downtown Mall and are within walking distance so once you get to the Festival each day. There is a free shuttle service provided by the City of Charlottesville that frequently loops from the downtown area to the University of Virginia grounds.

Getting to Look3

  • Driving

    Charlottesville is 2 hours south of Washington, D.C. and 1 hour west of Richmond, VA. If you are driving to Charlottesville for LOOK3, please consider carpooling and/or posting on the Craigslist rideshare if you have extra passenger space available.

  • Flying

    Charlottesville Airport is the most convenient, but due to its small size, not always cheapest. However, this option should not be overlooked because there can be good deals (if you’re willing to ride in smaller planes). Because of Charlottesville’s proximity to Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA, finding a reasonable flight shouldn’t be too difficult. To find the best airfare options, we recommend Kayak.

  • Bus & Train

    For travel between Charlottesville and New York City, consider the upscale deluxe bus service The Starlight Express. The price is $179 plus taxes roundtrip which includes wifi, refreshments, and non-stop service. For travel to Greyhound from all locations, visit Greyhound Bus Lines.

    For travel by train, please visit the Amtrak website.

Lodging

 

Special UVA Dorm Housing Option

The Hereford College Residence Area on the beautiful University of Virginia campus will be available to LOOK3 attendees, and is located 3 miles from the downtown area where all Festival events will be held.

All bedrooms are air-conditioned and furnished with a bed and linens. All beds are extra-long twin size. Private bathrooms are not provided.

  • Single Occupancy room: $50/night, for room with one twin bed
  • Double Occupancy room: $90/night, for room with two twin beds
  • 3-night minimum stay is required
  • Check-in between 2pm and 8pm
  • Parking Passes are available for a fee of $15/pass/per week
  • Free Charlottesville trolley between Hereford Dorms and the downtown mall.
  • Click here to reserve online!

Cutoff date: Reserve by May 26, 2012

Omni Hotel

Located on the Downtown Mall where all LOOK3 events take place.

Address: 235 West Main Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902Tel: 434-971-5500

    • Group Rate: $228/night for a room with 1 or 2 people
    • Reservations: Either call the Omni directly (434) 971-5500 or call Central Reservations (1-800-The-Omni) and specify “LOOK3 Festival” to get the group rate.
    • Click here to reserve online!

 

Cutoff date to receive group rate: May 6, 2012

The Red Roof Inn

Located about 1 mile from the Downtown Mall.

Address: 1309 West Main Street, Charlottesville, VATel: 434-295-4333

  • Group Rate: For 2 double beds: $89.99/night (weekday rate) for Wednesday, June 6; $129.99/night (weekend rate) for Thursday-Saturday, June 7-9.
  • Group Rate: For 1 king bed: $99.99/night (weekday rate) for Wednesday, June 6; $139.99/night (weekend rate) for Thursday-Saturday, June 7-9.
  • Reservations: Either call the hotel directly (434-295-4333) or call central reservations (800-733-7663) and refer to the block “LOOK3 2012 Festival of the Photograph” or code “2012PH” for booking on Thursday, Friday, or Saturday. If you would like to book the Wednesday night at the group rate, please call the hotel directly or e-mail the sales office at: lhill@redroof.com
  • No online reservations possible to receive the group rate.

Cutoff date to receive the group rate: May 7, 2012

The Hampton Inn & Suites

Located about 3/4 mile from the Downtown Mall.

Address: 900 W. Main Street, Charlottesville, VA 22903Tel: 434-923-8600

  • Group Rate: Weekday rate, double or king: $139/night, Wednesday-Thursday, June 6-7
  • Group Rate: Weekend rate, double or king: $179/night, Friday-Sat., Jun 7-9
  • Reservations: Either call the hotel directly (434-923-8600) or Hampton Inn Central Reservations (1-800-426-7866) and mention “Festival of the Photograph” to receive the group rates.
  • Click here to reserve online and specify Code “LK3.”

Cutoff date to receive the group rate: May 6, 2012

The Inn at 400 West High

Located 2 blocks north of the Downtown Mall where all LOOK3 events take place.

Address: 400 West High Street, Charlottesville, Virginia 22902Tel: (434) 981-0458

Bed and Breakfast and Rental Houses

For Bed and Breakfast options or apartment rentals: