Home / College of Sciences and Technology / Marine and Environmental Sciences / Southeast and Mid-Atlantic Marine Mammal Symposium / Travel

Travel Information

Lodging

We encourage everyone to book your hotel early. The Savannah Music Festival is the same weekend, so many hotels are full or filling quickly.

Savannah Midtown:

For SEAMAMMS attendees, we have arranged for special rates at the following:

La Quinta Inn

6805 Abercorn St, Savannah, GA, 31405

Reservations must be made by Mar 11th. Mention SEAMAMMS to receive the discounted rate of $116/night+tax.

To reserve a room call the Group Reservations Department at 1-866-527-1498 and identify yourself as a member of the SEAMAMMS Reservation Block, confirmation number 05651162.

Residence Inn
5710 White Bluff Rd, Savannah, GA 31405

912-356-3266
Reservations must be made by Mar 1st. Mention SEAMAMMS to receive the discounted rate of $179/night+tax or make your reservation through this website.

Additional options include:

Oglethorpe Inn & Suites

7110 Hodgson Memorial Drive, Savannah, GA, 31406

(912) 354-8560

Downtown:

Although more expensive, there are additional options downtown if you are interested.

Conference Venue

 

The main Southeast and Mid-Atlantic Marine Mammal Symposium events will take place at the student union on the campus of Savannah State University.

Please note: Google maps, mapquest, etc. will take you to a gate that is locked on the weekend! Please use the entrance at La Roche Ave and N. Thompkins Rd. Turn right on the circle and the student union will be the second building on your right (parking lot is before the building).

Registration on Friday afternoon will be in the Marine Science Building. Please use the entrance at La Roche Ave and N. Thompkins Rd. Turn right on the circle, pass the student union and go straight through the stop sign, then turn right onto the second circle. Please park on this circle and walk toward the marsh to the Marine Science building (sign on building reads "Marine Biology").

Please see this map for directions to the Student Union (midpoint) and Marine Science Building (endpoint).

SAVANNAH STATE UNIVERSITY
3219 College St.
Savannah, GA 31404

Lunch Options

There are a variety of choices for quick and enjoyable meals on or near campus.

On Campus

Our on campus dining services include the cafeteria, Tiger Express Diner, and several storefronts on the first floor of the Student Union.

View Menus

Close By

On Victory Dr.

On Skidaway Rd.

Banquet Location

The Pirates' House (20 E Broad St, Savannah, GA 31404)