Georgia Southern University
Armstrong Campus

11935 Abercorn St, Savannah, GA 31419
All 2026 CDS Annual Conference Plenary and Concurrent Sessions will be on Campus
Conference Special Rate Lodging Options
Hotel Options A – D will include conference shuttle van service on a limited schedule that coincides with the conference schedule.
Please check back in Spring 2026 for more details. We will not be able to provide shuttle service for any other hotel accommodations.
Option A: Element Hotel Savannah Midtown (by Marriott®)
26 W Fairmont Ave, Savannah, GA 31406
(3.9 miles from GSU Armstrong/CDS Conference)
Hotel Main # (912) 912-1150
ELEMENT (MARRIOT BONVOY HOTEL) ROOM TYPE | ROOM RATE |
Standard King | $134 |
Studio Queen Double | $159 |
King Suite | $159 |
Standard King + connects to common area | $134 *not available on July 18 |
To view and reserve Element Midtown Savannah Accommodations using the CDS Conference Special Rate CLICK HERE
*Breakfast is included with your room stay at this property. Breakfast is not provided at the conference.
The CDS Conference Special Rate for Element Midtown Savannah is valid through June 18, 2026.
If you plan to check-in on July *18th or check-out on July 23 please call or text Iris Cassanova with your reservation details at (912) 572-2972.
*Saturday rates are slightly higher.
Option B: Tru by Hilton® Savannah Midtown
77 W Fairmont Ave, Savannah, GA 31406
(3.7 miles from GSU Armstrong/CDS Conference)
Hotel Main # (912) 200-5505
TRU BY HILTON ROOM TYPE | RATE (daily) |
King | $141 |
Double | $141 |
To view and reserve Tru by Hilton Midtown Savannah Accommodations using the CDS Conference Special Rate CLICK HERE
*Breakfast is included with your room stay at this property. Breakfast is not provided at the conference.
The CDS Conference Special Rate for Tru by Hilton is valid through June 19, 2026.
If you plan to check-in on July *18th or check-out on July 23 please call the hotel directly at (912) 200-5505 and provide Group Code: CDS
*Saturday rates may be slightly higher.
Option C: Holiday Inn & Suites Savannah – Midtown (an IHG Hotel)
11325 Abercorn St, Savannah, GA 31419
(1.4 miles from GSU Armstrong/CDS Conference)
Hotel Main # (912) 629-0900
HOLIDAY INN & SUITES ROOM TYPE | RATE (daily) |
King | $139 |
Double | $149 |
To view and reserve Holiday Inn & Suites Savannah – Midtown Accommodations using the CDS Conference Special Rate CLICK HERE
*Breakfast is included with your room stay at this property. Breakfast is not provided at the conference.
The CDS Conference Special Rate for Holiday Inn & Suites is valid through June 15, 2026.
This hotel’s group rate online page has July 18 to July 23 preset. If your check-in or check-out dates are different, please click the auto-filled dates (under 5 nights) and edit the dates of your reservation. You can also call the hotel directly at (912) 629-0900 and provide Group Code: 2026 CDS CONFERENCE
*Saturday rates may be slightly higher.
Option D: *Spark by Hilton® Savannah Midtown
*Most affordable option for students and anyone looking to save on hotel accommodations
8484 Abercorn St, Savannah, GA 31406
(3.5 miles from GSU Armstrong/CDS Conference)
Hotel Main # (912) 927-7660
SPARK BY HILTON ROOM TYPE | RATE (daily) |
King | $89 |
Double | $99 |
To reserve Spark by Hilton Midtown Savannah Accommodations please call the hotel’s main number and
reference “CDS Conference” when making your reservations.
We should also have a link to make online reservations soon. Please check back soon.
*Breakfast is included with your room stay at this property. Breakfast is not provided at the conference.
The CDS Conference Special Rate for Spark by Hilton is valid through June 18, 2026.
*Saturday rates may be slightly higher.

DOWNTOWN HISTORIC SAVANNAH – PROMOTIONAL RATES
The 2026 CDS Annual Conference has promotional rates for two hotels in the Downtown Historic Savannah area. There will not be any shuttle van service from these downtown hotels to the conference. If selecting these lodging options, please also plan your own transportation to and from the conference.
Holiday Inn Express Savannah Downtown Historic District Booking Link CLICK HERE
Hampton Inn Savannah Downtown Historic District Booking Link CLICK HERE
Airport Options
Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport
Airport Car Rental & Ground Transportation Options
Please CLICK HERE to view all available options
*Please be advised, CDS Annual Conference is not able to provide airport transfers to and from the conference or lodging locations.
Please plan ahead for your rental car or taxi/uber.
We will try our best to help coordinate some carpools/rideshares between attendees. We also are in the process of coordinating shuttles to our Savannah Midtown partner hotels, as well as campus shuttles for conference locations and parking.
If you are interested in any of these services, please fill out this form:





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