Conference Travel Information
STEM Conference - Travel and Lodging
Conference Sites:
Thursday, October 8
Conference Reception 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
The State University of New York
SUNY Plaza
353 Broadway (corner of State)
Albany, New York 12246
Friday, October 9
Conference Program (all day)
Crowne Plaza
State & Lodge Streets
Albany, New York 12207
Parking:
For the Thursday reception, you may park at the Crowne Plaza and walk to SUNY Plaza (just a couple of blocks). Or you may park at the SUNY Plaza Garage.
Parking at the Crowne Plaza is included in the Conference package.
Lodging:
Crowne Plaza
State & Lodge Streets
Albany, New York 12207
Tel: 518-462-6611 Fax: 518-462-2901
Crowne Plaza Web site
NOTE: Please make reservations for overnight accommodations by calling 1-800-227-6963, ask for the block of rooms for the "STEM Conference." Overnight rate is $111 (includes parking). This rate is in effect until September 8, 2009.
Directions to the Crowne Plaza:
From the South:
Take the NYS Thruway (I-87) North to Exit 23. After the toll, follow to I-787 North. Take Exit 4 and follow the signs to Broadway by turning left at the 1st traffic light. Continue on Broadway and turn left on State Street. Continue up State Street to the 2nd traffic light and turn right on Lodge Street. The Crowne Plaza is on the corner of State and Lodge Streets.
From the North:
Take the 'Northway' (I-87) South to I-90 East. Follow I-90 East to I-787 South. Use Exit 4B (Clinton Avenue). At the light, turn left onto Broadway. At the 4th traffic light, turn right on State Street . Continue up State Street to the 2nd traffic light and turn right on Lodge Street. The Crowne Plaza is on the corner of State and Lodge Streets.
From the West:
Take the NYS Thruway (I-90) East to Exit 24. After the toll, continue to follow signs for I-90 East to I-787 South. Use Exit 4B (Clinton Avenue). At the light, turn left onto Broadway. At the 4th traffic light, turn right on State Street . Continue up State Street to the 2nd traffic light and turn right on Lodge Street . The Crowne Plaza is on the corner of State and Lodge Streets.
From the East:
Take I-90 West to I-787 South. Use Exit 4B (Clinton Avenue). At the light, turn left onto Broadway. At the 4th traffic light, turn right on State Street. Continue up State Street to the 2nd traffic light and turn right on Lodge Street. The Crowne Plaza is on the corner of State and Lodge Streets.
From the Albany International Airport:
Go straight out of the airport. Follow the Albany signs to I-87 South. Take I-87 South to I-90 East. Follow I-90 East to I-787 South. Use Exit 4B (Clinton Avenue). At the light, turn left onto Broadway. At the 4th traffic light, turn right on State Street. Continue up State Street to the 2nd traffic light and turn right on Lodge Street. The Crowne Plaza is on the corner of State and Lodge Streets.
NOTE: Crowne Plaza is 13 miles from the Albany International Airport.
Additional Travel Information:
Airlines -- Airlines that fly into Albany International Airport
Amtrak -- Trains that come into the Albany-Rensselaer train station.
Rental Cars -- A list of Car Rentals
Taxi/Limousine Service:
Amtrak Yellow Taxi (518) 433-0303
Duffy's Taxi (518) 433-8400
Yellow Cab (518) 434-2222
Albany Capitaland Taxi (518) 462-1236
OK Taxi of Albany (518) 482-5555
Advantage Transportation Group (518) 433-0100
Airport Limousine Services (518) 869-2258
Royale Limousine (518) 286-4444
For more information about lodging and the Albany area.