Hotel & Travel

Hotel & Travel

HOUSING OPENS LATE-OCTOBER

Book in the ASPET Hotel Block

Conference Hotel
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis | 1300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403

$199 per night plus tax, exclusively for ASPET meeting attendees

All meetings and events will take place at the Hyatt Regency Minneapolis.

You must book your room through ASPET's registration website to receive the ASPET discounted rates at the Hyatt Regency Minneapolis and any overflow hotels. You cannot receive the ASPET discounted rates if you book through the hotel directly. Space is limited and additional hotels will be added once the Hyatt is sold out. Shuttles will not be provided between overflow hotels. ASPET will aim to book overflow hotels that are walkable to the Hyatt.

If you need to arrive earlier or stay later than is available to book on our website, please contact our housing company through our registration form to inquire about additional availability.

See housing policies, including terms and timelines for cancellations and changes. Rooms are subject to availability and may sell out prior to the booking deadline. Book the hotel when you register. Hotel reservations will not be held without a credit card to guarantee the reservation and a completed meeting registration. Housing will open in late October 2025.

April 21, 5:00 pm EDT | ASPET Discounted Hotel Booking Deadline

About the Hyatt Regency Minneapolis

The Hyatt Regency Minneapolis is located in the heart of downtown Minneapolis, 12 miles from the Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP). The Hyatt is dog friendly (for an additional fee). The hotel offers contemporary rooms with views of the city skyline and Loring Park. Guests can enjoy free internet access, a fitness center, pool, business services, and digital check-in/keys in their Scandinavian-inspired rooms. On-site dining includes the Prairie Kitchen and Bar, featuring new American cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner or the MPLS Market for quick menu options with a deli-style concept.

Travel by Air

The Minneapolis Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) is the 18th busiest U.S. airport and was recently ranked #4 on the list of 50 best U.S. airports by The Washington Post. It is the base for Sun Country Airlines and the second largest Delta Air Lines hub. MSP serves 130 domestic and 35 international nonstop markets. Explore the airport’s nonstop route map.

The airport is 12 miles from the Hyatt Regency Minneapolis. Taxis, Uber, and Lyft service the airport. Rates vary depending on traffic and time of day but are estimated in the range of $30-$45 each way. The hotel does not offer shuttle service.

The pick-up area in airport Terminal 1 for Uber, Lyft and other app-based ride services is on Level 1 of the Green/Gold parking ramps. The pick-up area in Terminal 2 is on the ground level of the purple parking ramp.

For options using light rail on Metro Transit, view detailed information here: Light Rail Transit | MSP Airport. The METRO Blue line stops at Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. The closest downtown stop is at Nicollet Mall, about 8 blocks from the Hyatt. The fare is about $1-$2.  

ASPET Airline Discount Programs

ASPET has arranged for the following airline discount programs for travel to the annual meeting. Each guest must pay their own travel costs. By using the below travel discount programs, you agree that ASPET is not in any way liable, financial or otherwise, for the flights booked. Each airline’s published terms and conditions apply.

Southwest Airlines

  • ASPET preferred carrier
  • 5% discount on the base fare of all fare types (before taxes and fees)
  • Bonus 25% Rapid Reward points
  • Travel window is May 13 – 22, 2026 to/from MSP
  • Book via SWABIZ at the ASPET Southwest Discount Link

Alaska Airlines

  • 5% discount on eligible fares
  • Travel window is May 13 to May 23, 2026 to/from MSP
  • Contact ASPET for discount booking code at meetings@aspet.org
  • Book at https://www.alaskaair.com/

Delta Air Lines

  • Discount on eligible fares into MSP
  • Travel window is May 10-26, 2026
  • Book at the ASPET Delta Discount Link
  • Meeting Event Code: NY443
  • Use this link or call Conferences and Events® at 1.800.328.1111* Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. (EST) and refer to Meeting Event Code NY443. Please note there is not a service fee for reservations booked and ticketed via the reservation 800 number.

United Airlines

  • 2-7% discount depending on fare class
  • Travel window is May 12 to May 25, 2026
  • Book by clicking on the promotion code: ZRDK183102
  • Or you can call United Meetings Reservation Desk at (800) 426-1122 , Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. CT for booking assistance

Travel by Train

Amtrak

The Minneapolis-St. Paul area is serviced by Amtrak through Union Depot, a Lowertown landmark located 8 miles from the Hyatt. It is also a hub for local buses and light rail.

Light Rail

The Minneapolis light rail Metro Transit station (Nicollet Mall Station) is 8 blocks from the Hyatt and services downtown, the Mall of America, the airport, and St. Paul. From the MSP airport, take the BLUE LINE light rail northbound to Nicollet Mall Station (about a 24-minute ride). The GREEN LINE train also runs from the Nicollet Mall Station in downtown Minneapolis and goes eastbound to St. Paul.

Travel by Car

The Hyatt Regency Minneapolis is located at 1300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403. Sample driving distances:

  • 10 miles from Bloomington, MN
  • 87 miles from Rochester, MN
  • 243 miles from De Moines, IA
  • 269 miles from Madison, WI
  • 302 miles from Iowa City, IA
  • 316 miles from Grand Forks, ND
  • 337 miles from Milwaukee, WI
  • 377 miles from Omaha, NE
  • 408 miles from Chicago, IL
  • 436 miles from Kansas City, MO
  • 438 miles from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
  • 559 miles from St. Louis, MO
  • 592 miles from Indianapolis, IN

Parking 

The Hyatt Regency Minneapolis offers valet parking with in and out privileges for $52 over-night and $65 for oversized vehicles per night. The hotel also offers self-parking at $30 over-night on the Loring Parking Ramp, which is located next to the hotel but not operated by them. Cash is not accepted and payment is made upon exiting. For additional $7 per night, you can obtain in and out privileges. Tickets should be taken to the hotel front desk for in and out privileges. (Prices as of July 2025 and subject to change.)

Travel by Bicycle

Minneapolis offers bike rentals and scooter rentals to get around the city. Learn more about bike and scooter rentals here: Getting Around Minneapolis | Meet Minneapolis

Resources for International Visitors

ASPET welcomes international attendees to the ASPET 2026 Annual Meeting and can provide invitation letters for travel visa applications. Be sure to start the process with the US embassy in your country early as many countries still have months-long waits for appointments and processing. Learn more at https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas.html

The following international locations have non-stop flights to Minneapolis, MN (MSP):

  • Canada: Toronto, Winnipeg, Montreal, Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver
  • Mexico: Mexico City, Tulum
  • Carribean: San Juan
  • Europe: Dublin, Paris, Rome, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Copenhagen, London-Heathrow
  • Asia: Tokyo, Seoul

ASPET partners with a company who provides real-time AI captioning services for the ASPET scientific sessions translating the talks into 60+ languages through a web browser on the attendee’s laptop or phone.

Important Dates

Sep

4

Session Proposals Due

Dec

4

Travel Award and Poster Competition Applications Due

Dec

4

Travel Award Applications Due

Feb

10

Deepest Registration Discounts End

Mar

 

Division Town Halls

Apr

21

Registration Discounts End

May

17-20

ASPET 2026 Annual Meeting

May

20

GPCR Colloquium

Jun

 

Online Award Lectures