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Contents 3 Welcome 4 Meeting Space 5 Technology + Support 6 The Conference Plan 7-9 Meeting Facilities: 7 Lobby Level 8 Second Level 9 Assembly Hall 10 Guest Rooms 11 Dining 12 Explore Blacksburg 13 How to Find Us Innquire
Welcome Experience Innspired hospitality at the only hotel located on the campus of Virginia Tech. It s casual elegance and state-of-the-art wireless networks. It s about being on our beautiful campus, but getting away from it all. It s The Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center. A meeting at The Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center is filled with all the elements for success from a conference planner who anticipates your every need to a sophisticated, technologically advanced meeting environment with the latest innovations. When the work is done, a spacious and comfortable guest room awaits you. The Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center is the perfect destination to explore the many activities Virginia Tech, Blacksburg and Montgomery County have to offer. page 3 main menu
An Environment Custom Made for Learning meeting space Every aspect of our IACC*-certified Skelton Conference Center lends itself to an environment perfect for learning and sharing information. Meeting rooms offer an abundance of well-lit space so groups of up to 500 people can convene, concentrate and focus in ergonomic comfort. An array of flexible meeting space accommodates everything from high-level executive board meetings to high-energy sales conferences. SKELTON CONFERENCE CENTER FACT SHEET: Nearly 24,000 square feet of state-of-the-art meeting facilities 8,832 square-foot ballroom the largest in Blacksburg 135-seat amphitheater-style assembly hall 10 dedicated conference rooms * International Association of Conference Centers page 4 main menu
Ensuring Successful Meetings Technology+Support To ensure meeting success, every detail is crucial, especially your multimedia presentations. That s why the latest in audio-visual technology is included with all meetings at The Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center from data projection and videoconferencing to webcasting and high-speed Internet connectivity. Because we own all the equipment and employ a staff of professional technicians to ensure successful presentations, you never have to go to outside resources for your audio-visual needs. MEETING COMPONENTS: Complimentary high-speed wireless Internet throughout hotel State-of-the-art projection systems and screens Flat screens available in conference rooms Network connections in all conference facilities and public spaces page 5 main menu
The Conference Plan Meeting Packages Make Planning Easy Our Conference Plan helps enhance productivity by bundling all the essential components of a meeting together for one convenient per-attendee price. Whether it s a one-day seminar or a weeklong sales meeting, we provide everything you need to conduct an effective meeting with no surprises, including: Deluxe overnight guest accommodations at the only hotel on the Virginia Tech campus Conference space set to your specifications Breakfast, lunch and dinner prepared by our experienced culinary team Continuously replenished refreshment service Audio-visual equipment Dedicated conference planner and conference technicians to ensure meeting success Complimentary parking Service charge Complimentary wireless Internet page 6 main menu
Lobby Level Reception/ Theatre Seating Conference or Hollow Square Conference Rooms Dimension Sq. Ft. Ceiling Height Classroom Seating Old Guard 30 x18 540 10-0 34 1872 Salon 22 x18 396 10-0 24 Latham Foyer 17 x129 2,193 VARIES LATHAM BALLROOM 64 x138 8,832 VARIES 791 299 233 700 Latham Ballroom A 36 x65 2,340 22-0 209 79 62 179 Latham Ballroom B 38 x65 2,470 22-0 221 84 65 190 Latham Ballroom C 36 x65 2,340 22-0 209 79 62 179 Latham Ballroom D 18 x27 486 11-0 43 16 13 45 Latham Ballroom E 26 x27 702 11-0 63 24 19 62 Latham Ballroom F 18 x27 486 11-0 43 16 13 45 All sets are based on ergonomic conference chairs, with the exception of the ballroom and banquet sets. Calculations are conservative to provide maximum comfort and are based on two people per 5-foot table and three people per 8-foot table. Banquet Seating page 7 main menu
Solitude Upper Quad Cascades A Cascades B Draper s Meadow Ellett Valley Huckleberry New River Smithfield Duck Pond Telephones Drillfield Second Level Reception/ Theatre Seating Conference or Hollow Square Conference Rooms Dimension Sq. Ft. Ceiling Height Classroom Seating Solitude 38 x43 1,634 10-4 82 55 43 103 Smithfield 39 x30 1,170 11-0 59 40 31 74 Duck Pond 39 x30 1,170 11-0 59 40 31 74 Drillfield 34 x30 1,020 11-0 51 34 27 64 Cascades 50 x 27 1,350 11-0 67 46 36 85 Cascades A 26 x27 702 11-0 35 24 19 44 Cascades B 24 x27 648 11-0 32 22 17 41 Draper s Meadow 17 x27 459 11-0 23 15 12 29 Ellett Valley 17 x27 459 11-0 23 15 12 29 Huckleberry 17 x27 459 11-0 23 15 12 29 New River 17 x27 459 11-0 23 15 12 29 Banquet Seating All sets are based on ergonomic conference chairs, with the exception of the ballroom and banquet sets. Calculations are conservative to provide maximum comfort and are based on two people per 5-foot table and three people per 8-foot table. page 8 main menu
Assembly Hall The Assembly Hall is located within the Holtzman Alumni Center Conference Rooms Dimension Sq. Ft. Ceiling Height Capacity Alumni Angled 10 degrees 54 x 66 3,564 Assembly Hall from 11 2 to 14 4 Total Meeting Space 135 seats 23,705 Sq. Ft. All sets are based on ergonomic conference chairs, with the exception of the ballroom and banquet sets. Calculations are conservative to provide maximum comfort and are based on two people per 5-foot table and three people per 8-foot table. page 9 main menu
Enjoy the Comforts of Home, Even on the Road After a day of meetings, guests always feel at home in a space that is designed with comfort, relaxation and function in mind. Each of The Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center s 147 spacious, comfortably appointed guest rooms is a haven from the hectic pace of the everyday. Adorned with oversized workstations, deluxe mattresses and comfortable baths, each guest accommodation blends contemporary style with classic comfort. GUEST ROOMS Large desks with built-in dataports for complimentary high-speed Internet connections and network access Telephone and voice mail Complimentary in-room coffee and tea 37 flat screen TV with satellite service On-site restaurant and lounge On-site fitness and business centers Complimentary parking page 10 main menu
Conference Dining Infused with Farm-to-Table Flavors At The Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center, your group can choose to have breakfast, lunch and dinner in private ballroom space or in Preston s Restaurant. No matter the setting, our innovative catering team and chefs create memorable dining experiences by bringing you locally grown produce, artisan breads, house-made pastas, prime cut meats and sustainable seafood. Your group will never have the same meal twice, as conference menus change daily. DINING Preston s Restaurant Regional fare with a seasonal flair The Continental Divide Enjoy live music, signature appetizers and specialty cocktails page 11 main menu
EXPLORE BLACKSBURG Get Innspired in Blacksburg All work and no play makes for an unmemorable meeting. The Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center offers easy access to a wide range of entertainment options just beyond our lobby doors. Unwind with a walk or jog on the Virginia Tech campus or hop on the free shuttle to an eclectic mix of restaurants, art exhibits and outdoor activities. Pete Dye River Course of Virginia Tech Where you, nature, friends and golf come together for an afternoon of fun and relaxation Smithfield Plantation Named after the wife of Colonel William Preston, this plantation is also the birthplace of two Virginia governors Lyric Theatre Features films, live entertainment, plays, dance, music and lectures Blue Ridge Mountains Experience breathtaking panoramic views and overlooks, hiking, wine tasting, boating and more Downtown Blacksburg Just a short walk or shuttle drive away, shopping, dining and entertainment opportunities await page 12 main menu
The Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center is located on the campus of Virginia Tech at the corner of Prices Fork Road and West Campus Drive. Within a three-hour drive of Charlotte, Richmond and Northern Virginia, we are easily accessible throughout the region. HOW TO FIND US With direct flights from many major cities including Charlotte; Cincinnati; Dallas; Chicago; Washington, D.C.; Orlando; Atlanta and Detroit The Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center is easy to reach from any city in the nation. Once you land, our hotel is just a 45-minute drive from the Roanoke Regional Airport and walking distance to all Virginia Tech attractions. Driving Directions from the Airport: From 1-81: Exit 118B Blacksburg/460 West. Exit Prices Fork Rd/Downtown, Route 412 East. Right at first traffic light into hotel entrance. page 13 main menu
INNquire The Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center is an Innspired choice. Contact us to discuss the many options, packages and opportunities we have to offer. We do all we can to ensure your meeting is enjoyable, productive and memorable. Wouldn t it be nice if all your business decisions were this easy? 901 Prices Fork Road Blacksburg, VA 24061 Phone: 540.231.8000 Toll-Free: 877.200.3360 innatvirginiatech.com