Hotel & Travel

Housing is open for the 38th EAST Annual Scientific Assembly happening January 14-18, 2025, at the JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort and Spa in Tucson, Arizona.

Scroll down for the link to book your hotel reservation and find additional information about travel. 

About the Hotel

Stay where style and comfort intersect at JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa. Located near downtown Tucson, Arizona, the resort offers uncomplicated relaxation amid the city's top attractions. Featuring luxury amenities and excellent service, the downtown resort is a sanctuary where your comfort is always a certainty. Test your swing on the Arnold Palmer-designed desert golf courses, pamper yourself at the spa or take a dip in the multi-level pool and lazy river. Hike and bike on Tucson’s spectacular trails or explore Mountain Park, Kino Sports complex, and Old Tucson Studios. In the evening, indulge in delicious cuisine in one of the resort's buzz-worthy restaurants before retreating to well-appointed rooms and suites with stylish decor, plush bedding and separate sitting areas. If visiting downtown Tucson for business or social events, succeed like never before in the JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa's sophisticated venues with room for up to 3,300 guests.

Housing for the 38th EAST Annual Scientific Assembly 

General Attendee Block
A guest room block at the group rate of $289 per night/single or double occupancy (plus applicable taxes and $20/day resort fee) has been reserved for the Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma (EAST). To reserve your room at the special group rate, please make your reservation by 5:00 pm CST December 17, 2024. The group rate is subject to room availability and is offered over the following dates: January 12-19, 2025. Reservations made after December 17, 2024 may not be eligible for the discounted EAST rate. 

Click Here to Reserve Your Room


Government/Military Rate
EAST has secured a government room rate at the current prevailing military rate of $169* per night/single or double occupancy (plus applicable taxes rate is subject to change) for individuals actively serving in the military. A limited number of rooms at the military rate are available on a first come, first served basis. To reserve your room at the special group rate, please make your reservation by December 17, 2024. The government rate is subject to room availability and is offered over the following dates: January 13-18, 2025. Reservations made after December 17, 2024 may not be eligible for the discounted EAST rate.  You will be required to show your Military ID and work orders at the time of check in to receive the Military Room Rate.
*Rate is subject to change.

Military/Government Room Reservation

Unauthorized Registration and Housing Services

It has come to our attention there are companies operating on the internet claiming to offer registration and housing services for the EAST Annual Scientific Assembly. These companies are not affiliated with EAST and do not offer any services on our behalf and you should treat them as fraudulent or a scam. You may receive e-mails or phone calls from these companies urging you to book hotel rooms or register for the meeting(s). Registration and housing should only be accessed from the EAST website. Housing reservations should be made directly with the hotel.

Travel

Tucson International Airport has daily flights on all major airlines. The airport is 13 miles from the hotel, which is about 25 minutes without traffic. The airport offers pick up services for taxis, ride share services, public transportation, as well as a number of rental car companies.

For more direct flight options you can fly into Phoenix, which is approximately a two-hour drive (114 miles) to the hotel. The airport offers pick up services for taxis, ride share services, state-wide shuttle services, as well as a number of rental car companies.

Additional Travel Resources

To help you better plan your trip, we have compiled some handy resources:

Visit Tucson
Visit Arizona