2017 NCFR Conference Hotel and City Information

Conference dates: Nov. 15-18 (Wed-Sat); preconference events Nov. 14 (Tues)

Rosen Centre Hotel
9840 International Drive
Orlando, FL 32819
407-996-9840

Hotel Website

Conference room rate was $150 per night.

Club level rooms were available for $40 additional per night. Conference attendees were able to book at the conference rate up to three days before and after blocked dates. The conference dates were Wednesday-Saturday, Nov. 15-18, 2017, with preconference events on Tuesday, Nov. 14.
 

A Complete and Convenient Venue

The Rosen Centre Hotel is headquarters for the National Council on Family Relations 79th Annual Conference. All presentations, meetings, poster sessions, exhibits, and events will be held at this location.

See the Rosen Centre floor plan (PDF) with notes showing NCFR session and amenity locations.

Hotel amenities

  • Complimentary WiFi in all guest rooms
  • Cable TV and in-room movies
  • Several dining options at and near the hotel
  • Mini-refrigerators in every room
  • In-room safe

 

Travel and Transportation
 

International Travel Information

International guests are welcome and invited to participate at NCFR 2017. NCFR staff gathered some helpful resources for international travelers and will update with new information when it becomes available.

See international travel resources

 

Airport

Orlando is a destination city served by several international and regional airlines. Orlando International Airport (MCO) is the local airport.

Find more Orlando airport information

 

Ground Transportation

Hotel and private shuttles, buses, taxis and Uber service, and the SunRail service all connect to Orlando International Airport. There are complimentary hotel shuttles to several nearby attractions, and a trolley that runs along International Drive.

Scroll to the bottom of this page to download a $4 discount coupon for Mears Shared Ride Shuttle for NCFR conference attendees. Each person will need to the print the coupon and turn it in to the counter agents at level 1 of the Orlando International Airport, or you may pre-pay for your ticket online using the priority code 547518056. Instructions are printed on the coupon. 

Find out more about local transportation

 

Orlando

Local Issues

As NCFR conference attendees travel to Orlando, Florida, to share their work pertaining to the study and strengthening of families, the Inclusion and Diversity Committee (IDC) of NCFR reminds attendees and members of the hate crime that occurred at Pulse nightclub in Orlando on June 12, 2016.

The IDC assembled related resources, including funds to which those who wish to can donate, as well as a list of Orlando LGBTQ agencies.

 

Food and Fun

The Rosen Centre Hotel features seven dining options within the hotel, including a tapas restaurant, sushi bar, casual dining with buffet, a deli, bar lounge, and fine dining. There also is an in-hotel coffee bar. See the Rosen Centre facility guide (pdf) for more details.

There are many restaurants and attractions within walking distance of the hotel, and it is easy to get to Disney World, Universal Studios, and other nearby theme-park attractions.