FCCC 2015 Conference – Where to Stay
We have arranged group discounted rates and blocks of rooms at hotels within a few miles of both the airport and the FGCU campus. FGCU cannot provide dorm rooms as housing, because their dorms are full for the school year. We have also provided information on local RV parks for those who may be interested in that option.
Don't wait on the hotel reservation! March is high season in our area, so the hotels fill up months in advance. Make your reservation today!
Sorry, but Florida Gulf Coast University is NOT able to provide dorm rooms for the conference. Although our conference is taking place during spring break, the students will be returning to their rooms for the second half of the semester, and therefore dorm rooms are not available.
Please note that Holiday Inn and Hilton Garden Inn have extended their discount!
We have contracted with five hotels near the FGCU campus and Southwest Florida International Airport for attractive group rates and blocked rooms. These five hotels are the closest hotels to both the airport and the FGCU campus. However, there are many other area hotels available that you can investigate on your own if you don't see one you like in the group we have selected or if you prefer to stay on the beach. One of the many travel planning websites would be the best method of searching for other options.
Reservation Notes:
March is high season in Southwest Florida, so we could only block a limited number of rooms. If you want take advantage of our group rates at one of the five hotels listed below, please make your reservation early. In the description of each hotel, the cutoff date for the special group rate is noted along with information on how to make your reservation.
Each hotel has provided a website link for our group reservations that is included in the hotel description below. If you prefer to call the hotel to make your reservation, please make sure you tell them you are with the Florida Camera Club Council (FCCC) in order to receive the group rate. In addition, if you plan to come a few days early or stay a few days after the conference, request the group rate for your entire stay - the hotels would not guarantee the rate for extended stays but they might provide it based on availability.
Holiday Inn Ft. Myers Airport at Town Center
- FCCC Group Room Rate: $195.00
- FCCC Room Block: 65 rooms
- Room Types Included: King or Double Queen
- Group Rate Reservation Cutoff Date: Until the hotel is booked
- Check In / Check Out Times: 3:00 p.m. / 11:00 a.m.
- Distance from Airport: 4 miles
- Airport Shuttle: Yes
- Distance to FGCU Campus: 3 miles
- FGCU Campus Shuttle: Yes, limited seating so delays are possible.
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Description & Amenities:
- "Oasis" Restaurant and Bar serving breakfast, lunch and dinner; Daily happy hour.
- Jazzy Friday - live music entertainment, complimentary pasta station, Happy Hour beverage prices.
- Outdoor lakeside lounge with fire pit - perfect for social gathering.
- Complimentary shuttle to/from SW Florida International Airport (RSW) and within 3 miles radius of the hotel, including FGCU and Gulf Coast Town Center.
- Complimentary High Speed wired and wireless Internet Access.
- Outdoor lakeside swimming pool and Jacuzzi.
- Fully appointed fitness center.
- Complimentary Parking.
- Firefly Rent-a-car on site.
- Hotel Website
- Hotel Phone Number: 239-561-1550
- Hotel Video: Holiday Inn Ft. Myers Airport Video
- FCCC Group Reservation Website: FCCC Holiday Inn Reservations
Hilton Garden Inn - Fort Myers Airport / FGCU
- FCCC Group Room Rate: $199.00
- FCCC Room Block: 50 rooms
- Room Types Included: King or Double Queen
- Group Rate Reservation Cutoff Date: February 9, 2015
- Check In / Check Out Times: 3:00 p.m. / 12:00 p.m.
- Distance from Airport: 3.8 miles
- Airport Shuttle: Yes
- Distance to FGCU Campus: 3 miles
- FGCU Campus Shuttle: Yes, limited seating so delays are possible.
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Description & Amenities:
- Complimentary WiFi.
- A 24-hour business center.
- Complimentary fitness center.
- Full-service on-site restaurant.
- Hotel Website
- Hotel Phone Number: 239-210-7200
- FCCC Group Reservation Website: FCCC Hilton Garden Inn Reservations (use group code FCC)
Homewood Suites by Hilton - Fort Myers Airport / FGCU
- FCCC Group Room Rate: $209.00
- FCCC Room Block: 30 rooms
- Room Types Included: King or Double Queen
- Group Rate Reservation Cutoff Date: The discount rate has now expired -- call as soon as possible to reserve your room before the hotel is booked!
- Check In / Check Out Times: 3:00 p.m. / 12:00 p.m.
- Distance from Airport: 3.8 miles
- Airport Shuttle: Yes
- Distance to FGCU Campus: 3 miles
- FGCU Campus Shuttle: Yes, limited seating so delays are possible.
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Description & Amenities:
- Suites include a full kitchen.
- Hot full breakfast daily.
- Evening dinner and drinks Monday - Thursday.
- A business center.
- High-speed Internet access.
- Hotel Website
- Hotel Phone Number: 239-210-7300
- FCCC Group Reservation Website: FCCC Homewood Suites Reservations (use group code FCC)
Courtyard by Marriott at I-75 and Gulf Coast Town Center
- FCCC Group Room Rate: $249.00
- FCCC Room Block: 50 rooms
- Room Types Included: King or Double Queen
- Group Rate Reservation Cutoff Date: The discount rate has now expired -- call as soon as possible to reserve your room before the hotel is booked!
- Check In / Check Out Times: 3:00 p.m. / 12:00 p.m.
- Distance from Airport: 4 miles
- Airport Shuttle: Yes
- Distance to FGCU Campus: 3 miles
- FGCU Campus Shuttle: No
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Description & Amenities:
- Complimentary buffet breakfast.
- Complimentary wireless in-room high-speed internet.
- Coffee/tea in-room.
- Complimentary airport shuttle 5AM to 11PM.
- Complimentary on-site parking.
- Hotel Website
- Hotel Phone Number: 239-332-4747
- FCCC Group Reservation Website: FCCC Marriott Courtyard Reservations
Marriott Residence Inn Fort Myers at I-75 and Gulf Coast Town Center
New Hotel - Opening October 2014
- FCCC Group Room Rate: $249.00
- FCCC Room Block: 50 rooms
- Room Types Included: King or Double Queen
- Group Rate Reservation Cutoff Date: The discount rate has now expired -- call as soon as possible to reserve your room before the hotel is booked!
- Check In / Check Out Times: 4:00 p.m. / 12:00 p.m.
- Distance from Airport: 4 miles
- Airport Shuttle: Yes
- Distance to FGCU Campus: 2 miles
- FGCU Campus Shuttle: No
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Description & Amenities:
- Free high speed Internet.
- Free breakfast.
- Fitness center.
- Business center.
- Pool.
- Kitchen/kitchenette.
- Pet friendly.
- Airport shuttle.
- Hotel Website
- Hotel Phone Number: 239-332-7001
- FCCC Group Reservation Website: FCCC Residence Inn Reservations
For RV owners, we were not able to negotiate special rates nor hold space at any of the local RV parks. You will need to call the parks that interest you to discuss space availability and rates.
There are plenty of RV Parks in the area, but March is high tourist season in Southwest Florida, so you should contact a park quickly to make a reservation.
In addition, the Koreshan State Historic Site has 41 RV spaces, but it’s very popular during season so you would need to book early. You can call 239-992-0311 for information.