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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:

Car Pool/Ride Share & Conference Shuttle Request Form

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