Staying
Crash space
Some limited crash space is available for students attending N37S. Preference will be given to those presenting at the conference. If you want to request crash space, please contact Jenna Chi.
Hotels for NELS 37
There are four Champaign-Urbana area hotels available for booking rooms for your stay. When you call to make your reservation please mention that it’s for the “NELS Conference” or use the confirmation numbers listed below along with other hotel information. All these hotels have blocked rooms for NELS 37 at special prices. Please note that each hotel has a deadline after which no reservations might be available at the special price.
1. Eastland Suites 1907 N. Cunningham, Urbana
Reservations: 1-800-253-8331 Website: http://www.eastlandsuitesurbana.com/
Conveniently located just off Interstate 74 only minutes from the University of Illinois, Eastland Suites Hotel & Conference Center offers you so many “suite” choices. With overnight room rates including a hot breakfast buffet or a Deluxe Continental, high-speed wireless internet, and limo and shuttle service, we offer comfort, value, and flexibility to satisfy your needs.
Rooms available for NELS-37 (deadline: October 1):
30 single king beds & pullout sofa $109.00
13 two queen beds & pullout sofa $119.00
15 double king non-smoking $139.00
3 double king smoking $139.00
3 2 double beds (smaller than king) $ 99.00
2. Baymont Inn 302 W. Anthony Dr., Champaign (AAA 3 Diamond Rating)
Phone: (217) 356-8900 Fax: (217) 356-9253
Website: http://www.baymontinns.com/lq/properties/propertyProfile.do?ident=LQ4506&propId=4506
The fully renovated Baymont Inn & Suites-Champaign/Urbana is only three blocks from Market Place Mall, and close to a variety of great eateries, such as Alexander's Steakhouse. Baymont Inn & Suites-Champaign/Urbana has all of the modern conveniences of home including Free High Speed Wireless Internet access, expanded cable TV (Showtime), LodgeNet pay-per-view movies and Nintendo, plus little comforts like pillow-top mattresses and "Down-Lite" pillows. Enjoy a free Continental breakfast and a USA Today in the lobby every morning, and coffee 24-hours. We have a private Laundry Facility for our guests. Centrally located less than three miles south of downtown Champaign off Interstate 74 and Neil Street.
Rooms available for NELS-37 (deadline: September 19):
2 single queen non-smoking $60 Th; $115 F & Sat
5 single queen smoking $60 Th; $115 F & Sat
10 double queen non-smoking $60 Th; $125 F & Sat
8 double queen smoking $60 Th; $125 F & Sat
6 single king non-smoking $60 Th; $125 F & Sat
4 single king smoking $60 Th; $125 F & Sat
3. The Historic Lincoln Hotel & Conference Center 209 S. Broadway Ave., Urbana Reservations: 217-384-8800 (group block number: 249393)
Website: http://www.historiclincolnhotel.com/
Our facilities include unique rooms, a large conference center, and dining. The hotel is close to many entertainment spots, and near the University of Illinois campus. Our staff will insure that your stay is an enjoyable one, whether your stay is for a large business conference, or just a weekend getaway. Wireless Internet now available FREE. The historic Bavarian landmark was constructed in 1924. The room’s carpet design was adapted from a century old German oriental carpet, re-colored and re-scaled for the room area. A museum collection of English titled nobles hangs in regal procession around the walls of the Camelot Dining Room. The Library Dining Room glitters with the warm glow of brass and copper. Our Alumni Tap offers nightly refreshments.
Rooms available for NELS-37 (deadline: October 5):
20 singles @$65.00 + applicable 11% tax
20 doubles @$80.00 + applicable 11% tax
4. The Lincoln Lodge 403 W University Ave., Urbana (217) 367-1111
Website: http://www.lincolnlodge.net/directions.html (confirmation number: 604)
A welcome treat and nationally known, The Lincoln Lodge is a small luxury motor inn nestled in the heart of Urbana, Illinois. Newly renovated with thirty-one guest rooms, The Lincoln Lodge prides itself on providing time-honored standards, which are the landmarks of The Lincoln Lodge since 1952. The Lincoln Lodge has beautifully appointed and comfortable guest rooms. With its extraordinary setting in Urbana’s historic Leal Park, it offers a heritage of excellent value in the Urbana-Champaign hospitality industry. Our staff prides itself with a tradition of uncompromising personal service. Our guests can enjoy our outdoor swimming pool, laze at poolside, relax on our beautifully landscaped and shaded terrace framed by a mélange of graceful flowers, or exercise on jogging trails just steps away from our guest rooms.
Rooms available for NELS-37: 28 rooms (all rooms have 2 beds). $45.95. The deadline is September 28.
