Travel Information
Columbia University is easily accessible from John F. Kennedy (JFK) International, Newark International (EWR), and LaGuardia (LGA) airports (LGA serves domestic flights only).  Average one-way taxi fare to Columbia, or to area hotels,  is approximately $50 from JFK or Newark, or $30 from LaGuardia.  Taxis within New York City--covering those from both JFK and LaGuardia Airports--are now required to take credit cards.  Taxis from Newark Airport may require cash payment.  Train and car service options 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
Both hotel and dormitory options are planned to be available for ICELW participants, as described below:

Hotel Information
We are pleased to offer two discounted hotel options near the conference venue:

Hotel Beacon NYC
2130 Broadway at 75th Street
New York, NY 10023
Phone: +1 212-787-1100
Fax: +1 212-724-0839
www.beaconhotel.com
reservations@beaconhotel.com

King Suites are available at the discounted rate of $265 per night, excluding taxes, for either single or double occupancy (or up to 4 people per suite). The suites have a bedroom with a king bed, a living room with a pull-out sofabed, a kitchenette and a marble bathroom.  Free Internet access is included with the ICELW rate.  This rate will be available until all discounted rooms have been booked or until April 23, 2010, whichever comes earlier. Room dates for this rate include the dates of the conference and, subject to availability, surrounding dates for those who wish to arrive earlier or stay later.

To make a reservation:  please call, fax, or e-mail the hotel and identify yourself as being with the ICELW Group when making your reservation.

Park 79 Hotel
117 W 79th Street
New York, NY 10024
Phone: +1 212-787-3300
Fax: +1 212-496-3975
www.Park79.com
info@park79hotel.com  (please note that the hotel's e-mail address does use a different domain name than their Web site)

Standard rooms with either one double bed or two single beds are available at the discounted rate of $169 per night, excluding taxes.  This rate will be available until all discounted rooms have been booked or until May 10, 2010, whichever comes earlier.  Room dates for this rate include the dates of the conference and surrounding dates, subject to availability, for those who wish to arrive earlier or stay later.

To make a reservation:  please call, fax, or e-mail the hotel, and identify yourself as being with the ICELW group when making your reservation, and make sure to include your name, credit card information, and phone number.


Dormitory Information
Dormitory housing at Columbia University is available on a space-available basis from June 8-12, 2010, at a rate of $75 per night for a single-occupant room with a shared bathroom, in a dormitory that is approximately 4 blocks from the conference venue.  For more details, or to register for dormitory housing, please go to the dedicated page that Columbia Housing has arranged for us at:b
https://www.seattletech.com/registrations/index.php?415-10002-i-t


Getting Around New York
New York is a very walkable city; in addition, taxis 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://www.mta.info/nyct/maps/submap.htm.  Another useful, independent site for determining the best route via subway, bus, and or walking is at www.hopstop.com .

 

 

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