Thursday, January 11, 2018

LODGING OPTIONS

All information is in reference to the University's Recreation and Wellness Center, where the SJSEP symposium will be held.


Location: The Graduate is across the street from the University's Recreation and Wellness Center, where we will be hosting the SJSEP symposium. 

Cost: The Graduate offers rooms for up to 4 people.  A standard room is $179.00 / night (not including taxes and fees) thru the hotel website. It is possible that lower rates exist thru other websites (e.g., Expedia).



Location: The Days Inn is a half mile (10 minute walk) directly down a main road to the University's Recreation and Wellness Center, where we will be hosting the SJSEP symposium

Cost: The Days Inn offers rooms for up to 4 people.  A standard room is $114.00 / night (not including taxes and fees) thru the hotel website. It is possible that lower rates exist thru other websites (e.g., Expedia).


Other Lodging Options 

Downtown Minneapolis hotels are along the Metro Green Line Light Rail and are a 10-15 minute ride away. For the University's Recreation and Wellness Center, get off at the East Bank Station on the Green Line and walk 1 block toward The Graduate Hotel / Recreation Center.



Public Transportation

To get to the SJSEP via light rail, use the Metro Green Line Light Rail and get off at the East Bank Station stop. 

If you are flying into MSP, take the Metro Blue Line Light Rail to the US Bank Stadium stop, transfer to the Metro Green Line Light Rail toward St. Paul, and get off at the East Bank Station stop. Light rail fare is $2.25.

A taxi or Uber is about ~$60 from the airport.


Parking 

Parking is available all around the University, but we suggest you park in the U of M's Maroon Lot, north of the stadium. Cost is $4 for all-day parking, and you pay with a credit card or cash when you exit.