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The Bell Tower Hotel's location on the University of Michigan campus makes it the ideal place for you to stay when visiting Ann Arbor. You are just across the street from the campus, upscale shopping, museums, galleries, theatres and concerts. U of M Central Campus. Shopping, Theaters and
Restaurants. U of M
Business School and Executive Education
Center. U of M Central Campus Recreation Building. U of M Medical
Center. Yahoo Map of Ann Arbor. Yahoo Directions from Detroit Metropolitan
Airport. UM Alumni
Center Membership in the Alumni Association of the University of Michigan is the best way to stay connected to the University of Michigan. Location: Alumni Association of U of M, 200 Fletcher Estimated Travel Time: 3 minute walk
Telephone: (734) 764-0384 or (800) 847-4764. Burton Bell Tower Burton Memorial Tower, a clock tower located on Central Campus housing a grand carillon, the tower was built in 1936 as a memorial for University President Marion Leroy Burton. Location: 881 N. University Ave Estimated Travel Time: across the street from the Bell Tower
Telephone: (734) 764-2538. U of M Central Campus Central Campus is the location of the College of Literature, Science and the Arts and the medical campus. Most of the graduate and professional schools, including the Ross School of
Business and the Law School, are on Central Campus. Estimated Travel Time: 1 to 5 minute walk. Hill Auditorium Hill Auditorium is the largest performance venue on the University of Michigan campus and is one of the most popular venues for large productions. Location: 825 N. University Ave Estimated Travel Time: across the street from the Bell Tower
Telephone: (734) 763-3333. Mendelssohn Theatre The Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre is located in the Michigan League Building on the University of Michigan's central campus. Location: 911 N. University, Michigan League Estimated Travel Time: one minute walk
Telephone: (734) 763-3333. Michigan League Michigan League provides the university community with catering service, diverse student programs and three dining facilities. Location: 911 N. University Estimated Travel Time: one minute walk
Telephone: (734) 763-3333. Michigan Union The Michigan Union is the University of Michigan's most recognizable landmark. The building has witnessed first-hand more than eighty-five years of history - from JFK's announcement of the Peace Corps to a peaceful visit from the Dalai Lama. A true state-of-the-art facility, connecting the past with the present. Location: 530 S. State Street Estimated Travel Time: 5-10 minute walk
Telephone: (734) 763-5750. Power
Center The Power
Center makes the right fit between the larger Hill Auditorium and the smaller Mendelssohn Theater, to offer a spacious yet intimate setting for student and professional performing art events. Location: 121 Fletcher Street, corner of Fletch and E. Huron Estimated Travel Time: 3 minute walk
Telephone: (734) 763-3333. Rackham Building The
Office of Academic Programs and Student Life (APSL) is dedicated to providing students with the support they need at each stage of their graduate experience. Location: 915 E. Washington Estimated Travel Time: less than one minute walk
Telephone: (734) 647-7548. Shopping, Theaters and
Restaurants Downtown entertainment features a wide array of galleries, bookstores, gift
shops, clothing stores, and over 50
restaurants, many with seasonal sidewalk cafes. Location: Downtown Ann Arbor Estimated Travel Time: Steps away from the Bell Tower. U of M
Business School and Executive Education
Center As a student of the Ross School of
Business, you are engaged in a curriculum that challenges you through course work, class projects and experiential learning. Location: 701 Tappan Street Estimated Travel Time: 10-15 minutes
Telephone: (734) 936-2150. U of M Central Campus Recreation Building The CCRB offers 3
basketball courts, 2
volleyball/3 badminton courts, a 220-yard elevated running track, a 25-yard (6 lanes)
swimming pool, free-weights and
fitness rooms, and much more. Location: 401 Washtenaw Ave Estimated Travel Time: 5-10 minutes
Telephone: (734) 763-3084. U of M Law School U of M Law School has the dynamic intellectual culture, one that simultaneously energizes and disciplines great conversations about legal principles, doctrines, and institutions. The law truly comes alive within these magnificent walls. Location: 625 S. State Estimated Travel Time: 5-10 minutes
Telephone: (734) 764-1358. U of M Medical
Center One of the 10 best hospitals in America! U of M's medical facilities are at the forefront of patient care, medical education and scientific and clinical research. Location: 1301 Catherine Rd. Estimated Travel Time: 10-15 minutes
Telephone: (734) 936-4000
ONE-BEDROOM ATRIUM
SUITES. Our
One-Bedroom Atrium
Suites are appointed with elegant dcor. They have a king-size or a queen-size bed, plush oversized towels, a fully-stocked private
bar, 75
cable television channels, two-line speaker
telephones with
modem access, an in-
room safe,
iron and
ironing board,
hair dryer, and the morning
newspaper delivered to your door.
TWO-BEDROOM LARGE ATRIUM
SUITES. Our
Two-Bedroom Atrium
Suites are appointed with elegant dcor and include a king-size
bedroom and a queen-size
bedroom, a fully-stocked private
bar, 75
cable television channels, two-line speaker
telephones with
modem access, an in-
room safe,
iron and
ironing board,
hair dryer, and the morning
newspaper delivered to your door.
Complimentary continental
breakfast. Twice-daily housekeeping service.
Room service (
Dinner only). Same
business-day
dry cleaning.
Safety deposit boxes. Complimentary overnight guest
parking.
Restaurant service in.
Fax, copy, mail and secretarial services. Ice and vending machines. Plush oversized
bath towels. Two speaker
phones with
modem access. Complimentary morning
newspaper at your door.
Iron and full-sized
ironing board. Dual
alarm clock AM/FM
radio. Down feather
pillows. Complimentary
toiletries
For your convenience, we have listed some important website addresses below. We believe these additional resources will enhance your visit to Ann Arbor and the Bell Tower Hotel. The Ann Arbor Observer's ArborWeb. The Ann Arbor Chamber of Commerce. The Ann Arbor
Convention Visitors
Bureau. The Dahlmann Campus Inn. The University of Michigan. Eastern Michigan University. Concordia University. The Ann Arbor Observer's ArborWeb Start enjoying the publications that Ann Arborites have been reading since 1976! Ann Arbor Chamber of Commerce The Ann Arbor Area Chamber of Commerce is a 1,400-member community organization that actively facilitates, educates and advocates on behalf of its members through its services and programs. Location: 425 S. Main St.
Suite 103 Estimated Travel Time: 15-20 minutes
Telephone: (734) 665-4433. Ann Arbor
Convention Visitors
Bureau The Ann Arbor Area
Convention Visitors
Bureau is a non-profit organization dedicated to positively contributing to local economy by promoting the Washtenaw County area as a site for
conventions,
meetings, sports and special events and as a tourist destination. Location: 120 W. Huron Estimated Travel Time: 5-10 minutes
Telephone: (734) 995-7281 or (800) 888-9487. The Dahlmann Campus Inn A sister hotel to the Bell Tower Hotel, the Campus Inn offers a beautiful marble-walled lobby accented with bronze sculptures and a 7-foot high glass and mahogany chess set. The Campus Inn offers breathtaking views of the city and is home to the legendary Victors
Restaurant. Location: 615 E. Huron Street Estimated Travel Time: 5 minute walk
Telephone: (800) 666-8693. University of Michigan The University of Michigan is one of the most distinguished universities in the world. It is one of only two public institutions consistently ranked in the nation's top ten universities. Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan Estimated Travel Time: less than one minute
Telephone: (734) 764-1817. Eastern Michigan University Eastern Michigan University is committed to excellence in teaching, the extension of knowledge through basic and applied research, and creative and artistic expression. Location: Ypsilanti, MI Estimated Travel Time: 20 minute drive. Concordia University Concordia University is a private liberal arts university affiliated with the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod and a college of the Concordia University system. Location: Located on the
banks of the Huron River in Ann Arbor. Estimated Travel Time: 15 minute drive
; INTERMISSIONS;
Coffee, Decaffeinated
Coffee and
Tea Service. Soft
Drinks;priced on consumption. Perrier;priced on consumption.; BREAKS; Baked Goods;Croissants, Muffins or Bagels served with Butter, Preserves and Cream Cheese. Individual Cereals;priced on consumption. Fresh Whole Fruit;priced on consumption. Cheese and Cracker Tray (serves up to 20). Fruit, Vegetable or Cheese Tray.; CONTINENTAL
BREAKFAST; Choice of two Baked Goods (Croissant, Muffin and Bagel), Fresh Fruit, Orange Juice and
Coffee service.; EXECUTIVE BREAK PACKAGE; $19.95/person includes.
Coffee, Decaffeinated
Coffee,
Tea, Orange Juice, and choice of Two Baked Goods (Croissant, Muffin and Bagel) with Butter and Preserves. Refresh all beverages.
Coffee, Decaffeinated
Coffee,
Tea, assorted Soft
Drinks, and choice of Cookies, Brownies or Fresh Fruit
Every Possible Comfort. Each of the sixty-six
guest rooms and
suites is exquisitely furnished in rich English dcor. Special services include twice-daily maid service, plush oversized towels, two-line speaker
telephones with
voice mail and data ports,
iron and
ironing board,
hair dryer, morning
newspaper delivered to your door Monday through Saturday, complimentary continental
breakfast and free valet
parking.
Suites offer the added luxury of an in-
room safe, wet
bar and fully-stocked
refrigerator with ice-maker.
For your convenience, we have listed some important University of Michigan website addresses below. We believe these additional resources will enhance your visit to UM, Ann Arbor and the Bell Tower Hotel. The
Office of New Student Programs. Undergraduate Admissions. University of Michigan Football Stadium. The University of Michigan The University of Michigan is one of the most distinguished universities in the world. It is one of only two public institutions consistently ranked in the nation's top ten universities.
Office of New Student Programs Student Affairs is committed to encouraging all students to live lives of dignity and purpose, and to
channel new knowledge to productive ends. Location: 3511 Student Activities Building, 515 E. Jefferson Estimated Travel Time: 5-10 minutes
Telephone: (734) 764-6413. Parent Orientation Parent Guest Orientation helps parents create realistic expectations and offers a great deal of information to assist both parents and students in making the transition to Michigan. Parents Weekend When attending Parents Weekend, we encourage you to arrive in Ann Arbor Thursday night to make the most of the Parents Weekend events. The majority of non-
ticketed events take place on Friday. Location: Michigan Union, 530 S. State Street Estimated Travel Time: 5-10 minutes
Telephone: (734) 763-5750. Undergraduate Admissions Undergraduate Admissions consists of a vibrant community of intellectually adventurous students and renowned faculty who live and learn in an environment of limitless possibilities. Location: 1220 Student Activities Building, 515 E. Jefferson Estimated Travel Time: 5-10 minutes
Telephone: (734) 764-7433. Campus Day We invite you to experience Michigan first-hand through our Campus Day program, and to spend a day on campus, talking to current students, faculty, and staff and learning about the opportunities available to you at the University of Michigan. Location: Student Activities Building, lobby Estimated Travel Time: 5-10 minutes
Telephone: 734) 764-7433. University of Michigan Football Stadium Michigan Stadium is the largest football stadium in the country and home of the University of Michigan Wolverines, a team with more victories than any other Division 1A school. Location: 530 South State Street Estimated Travel Time: 20 minute walk. Fisher Stadium Fisher Stadium is the current location for The University of Michigan baseball team. In addition to hosting Michigan's regular season
games, Fisher Stadium has also been the site of several Big Ten
Conference Baseball Tournaments. Location: West of Yost Ice Arena and south of the Ferry Field track Estimated Travel Time: 10 minute walk. Yost Arena Yost Ice Arena is one of most exciting and intimidating venues in college hockey. The atmosphere has helped Michigan on the ice significantly, with over 375 victories at home. Location: State Street Estimated Travel Time: 10 minute walk. Crisler Arena The arena has long been the showcase of Michigan Athletics, housing memorabilia and trophies from all Wolverine varsity athletic teams in the concourse showcases. Several showcases display Michigan's storied
basketball tradition, as well as Michigan football's Tom Harmon's old 98 and the numerous
conference and national honors bestowed upon Michigan athletics every year. Location: Stadium Boulevard next to the football stadium Estimated Travel Time: 20 minute walk