Accommodations and Travel

Travel Information

Columbia University is easily accessible from John F. Kennedy (JFK) International, Newark International (EWR), and LaGuardia (LGA) airports. Average one-way taxi fare to Columbia, or to area hotels, including tolls, is approximately $95 from JFK or Newark plus tip, or $85 from LaGuardia plus tip. Taxis within New York City--covering those from both JFK and LaGuardia Airports--are now required to take credit cards. Train and car service options, including Uber, Lyft, and others, are also available. If you take a taxi from the airport, please use an authorized taxi from a taxi stand at the airport.

From within Manhattan, Columbia University is served by the number 1 subway train (red line) at the 116th St. stop. Please note that the 2 and 3 trains on the red line do not serve Columbia.

Conference Hotel and Dormitory Information

Three hotels have been made available for conference participants at discounted rates; dormitory options may also be available directly through Columbia University in 2024.

Information about the conference hotels is below, along with a link to Columbia’s conference housing site, which contains the most current dormitory information.

Hotel Information

We are pleased to offer three discounted hotel options near the conference venue:

Hotel Belleclaire

• Standard 1 Full Bed rooms are available at the discounted rate of $269 per night, excluding taxes and fees.

• Deluxe 1 Queen Bed rooms are available at the discounted rate of $295 per night, excluding taxes and fees.

• Deluxe 1 King Bed rooms are available at the discounted rate of $305 per night, excluding taxes and fees.

These rates will be available until all discounted rooms have been booked or until May 10th, 2024, whichever comes earlier. This special rate is available from the night of Monday, June 10th through the night of Saturday, June 15th (checking out as late as Sunday, June 16th) subject to availability. Rates on earlier or later days may be slightly higher; please contact the hotel directly with any questions regarding rates.

To make a reservation at the Hotel Belleclaire: Please use the hotel’s special reservation link to receive the discounted rate.

Arthouse Hotel

• Standard 1 Queen Bed rooms are available at the discounted rate of $309 per night, excluding taxes and fees.

• Urban Fee Waived ($42.00 per night including tax)

These rates will be available until all discounted rooms have been booked or until April 28th, 2024, whichever comes earlier. This special rate is available for the nights of June 11th, 12th, 13th, and 14th (checking out as late as Sunday, June 15th) subject to availability. Rates on earlier or later days may be slightly higher; please contact kguzman@arthousehotelnyc.com or MParrish@arthousehotelnyc.com directly with any questions regarding rates outside of the block.

To make a reservation at the Arthouse Hotel: please use the hotel’s booking link for our conference or call the hotel at +1 855-649-2300. If you call the hotel to make your reservation, please be sure to mention that you are with "The Learning Ideas Conference" Group.

Empire Hotel

• Standard 1 Queen Bed rooms are available at the discounted rate of $299 per night, excluding taxes and fees.

• Superior 1 King Bed rooms are available at the discounted rate of $329 per night, excluding taxes and fees.

• Residence Fee Waived

These rates will be available until all discounted rooms have been booked or until April 29, 2024, whichever comes first. This special rate is available from the night of Monday, June 10th through the night of Saturday, June 15th (checking out as late as Sunday, June 16th) subject to availability. Rates on earlier or later days may be slightly higher; please contact the hotel directly with any questions regarding rates.

To make a reservation at the Empire Hotel: Please use the hotel’s special reservation link to receive the discounted rate or call the hotel at +1 855-265-7400. If you call the hotel to make your reservation, please be sure to mention that you are with "The Learning Ideas Conference" Group.

Dormitory Information

Dormitory rooms are expected to be available through the Summer Conference Housing office at Teachers College at Columbia University. More information and the application form are available here from Columbia directly.

Getting Around New York

New York is a very walkable city; in addition, taxis, Ubers, and Lyfts are readily available, and the subway and bus systems serve New York City and the surrounding areas.
The official subway map is available at http://web.mta.info/maps/submap.html.