Housing
ADA-designated hotel rooms will be specifically set aside for individuals requesting them. Be sure to indicate your specific needs in the online housing form. These rooms are guaranteed. Each year APHA conducts a detailed accessibility survey of all official APHA hotels. These surveys, completed by the hotels, provide information about accessible entrances, parking and drop-off areas and information regarding accessible public areas, guest rooms, meeting rooms, restaurants, hotel amenities and assistive devices. Use this information to select the hotel that best meets your needs. Note, not all hotels have responded to survey inquires. View Survey Results.
Headquarters Hotel – Omni Atlanta at CNN Center, 100 CNN Center Atlanta, GA 30303
The Omni Atlanta Hotel at CNN Center is attached to the Georgia World Congress Center, across from Centennial Olympic Park. The hotel is ADA compliant with mobility accessible rooms.
The Omni's accessible guest rooms feature enlarged door openings, and the toilet and sink are no higher than 34” from the floor with grab bars near the toilet. There is the option of a standard tub with grab bars and hand-held shower head, or roll-in shower and grab bars. Visual notification for hotel alarm system, door and phone is available.
For more information about the physical features of the Omni's accessible rooms, common areas or special services relating to a specific disability, please call 404-659-0000.
Make hotel reservations as early as possible as there are a limited number of accessible rooms available at each property.
Be sure to ask if your hotel adds scents to rooms. This is a new trend, but all hotels can remove the scent by request.
Getting There and Getting Around
Georgia World Congress Center – 285 Andrew Young International Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA, 30313
The GWCC is just 10.3 miles from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and conveniently located near many of the hotels in APHA’s hotel block. Located in the heart of downtown Atlanta, GWCC is steps from Centennial Olympic Park, state-of-the-art Mercedes-Benz Stadium )home to the Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United), Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame and the Atlanta Hawks’ recently renovated nest, State Farm Arena.
APHA is utilizing Buildings A & B. For those arriving by APHA’s shuttle service or taxi cab, enter through Building B which is home to APHA’s registration, housing and information desks and the public health expo. If entering through a different entrance or from the Omni Atlanta Hotel, make your way to Building B and Registration Hall.
Airport: Atlanta is serviced by Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, just over 10 miles from the GWCC. Visit the airport’s website for more information about accessible travel.
Public Transportation in Atlanta (MARTA): The GWCC is MARTA accessible at two stations. GWCC/CNN Center Station is on the Blue and Green Line. There is no parking and no bus service. This underground station serves the busy sports and convention industry, as well as being a convenient access to Downtown’s numerous tourist attractions. MARTA is fully accessible. More information on MARTA’s accessibility services.
Parking at the GWCC: There are several parking options within a short walk of the GWCC. The preferred parking option is the Red Deck at 103 Mangum Street. Visitors can use ParkMobile to reserve event parking starting at $11.50 per day.
Atlanta Travel Information:
APHA Shuttle Service: Wheelchair-accessible van transportation can be scheduled upon request to nearby hotels for those utilizing a wheelchair or scooter or those who cannot walk longer distances. Visit or call the ADA Van Shuttle Desk located in the lobby of the GWCC. Please provide the shuttle company with advance notice of when and where you will need a pickup. Be sure to indicate during registration and housing that you plan to use the On-Call Accessible Transportation. We will send special instructions on how to contact the desk in advance of the meeting.
Taxi Services: Accessible taxi cabs are available in Atlanta. Registrants who are unable to utilize APHA’s on-call accessible transportation option may utilize cab service, Lyft or Uber to and from official APHA hotels and the GWCC. APHA will reimburse for taxi fares between the GWCC and official APHA Annual Meeting properties. Submit all receipts to APHA after the meeting (c/o Conventions Dept., 800 I Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20001) no later than Dec. 1, 2023. APHA will not reimburse for taxi fares from the GWCC to offsite events as these are not sanctioned APHA events.
Local Access Services and Equipment
Please note: These references are provided for information purposes only and are not endorsed by APHA. Meeting participants are required to arrange for and cover costs associated with the renting of mobility aids (such as scooters) or access services. APHA encourages members to do their own research. APHA does not reimburse for costs incurred by attendees for this equipment or access services.