The Hotel at Auburn University (241 S College St, Auburn, AL 36830) is recommended.
The hotel is 0.5 mile away (12 minutes by foot) from the workshop venue, and about 10 minutes of walk away from downtown where the restaurants are.
Booking with conference rates for the October 2nd check in and October 5 check out is available through the link provided in the registration form (Link). A discounted group rate has been negotiated for you at $169, plus 13% applicable state and local occupancy taxes until Monday, September 2nd. The direct link to hotel reservations is here.
Alternative hotels are:
The Collegiate Hotel at Auburn (205 S Gay St, Auburn, AL 36830) is slightly closer to downtown.
TownPlace Suites by Marriott Auburn University Area (1117 S College St, Auburn, AL 36832) is 2 miles away (6 minutes by car) from the workshop venue.
Hilton Garden Inn Auburn/Opelika (2555 Hilton Garden Dr, Auburn, AL 36830) is 5 miles away (15 minutes by car) from the workshop venue.
Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL, 6000 N Terminal Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30320) is recommended.
IMPORTANT: Atlanta is in the US Eastern time zone (GMT -4:00), whereas Auburn is in the US Central time zone (GMT -5:00). 5 PM at Atlanta is 4 PM at Auburn. Leave enough time for your return to the airport!
Auburn Shuttle (link) to the workshop venue is recommended.
The distance between the airport and the workshop venue is 100 miles or 90 minutes by car. You can book an Auburn Shuttle, frequently taken by Auburn University students, using the link above.