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Accommodation is available either on campus , or in local hotels, motels and bed & breakfast inns.  More details will be added later, but a list of lodgings is available [http://northcountryguide.com/tourism/lodging-dining/lodginghotelsmotels/ here]
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Accommodation is available either [[Campus accommodation|on campus]], or in local hotels, motels and bed & breakfast inns.  Please mention NERM 2010 when booking your room, as we have negotiated room rates at the Clarkson Inn.  A complete list of area hotels and motels is available [http://northcountryguide.com/Visiting/Lodging/HotelsMotels here].
  
 
SUNY Potsdam maintains a [http://www.potsdam.edu/about/town/dining_lodging.cfm list of lodgings], including a local map.
 
SUNY Potsdam maintains a [http://www.potsdam.edu/about/town/dining_lodging.cfm list of lodgings], including a local map.
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==Campus accommodation==
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'''Online campus registration is now closed'''.  If you are still in need of accommodation, please consider other accommodation listed below.
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There may be limited Campus Housing available the day of registration on June 2nd if you wish to consider this option, however, it is not guaranteed.  If housing is available, beds will not be made, however, a linen package will be provided to you.
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''For more detailed information, please see the main page on '''[[campus accommodation]]'''.''
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==Accommodation listings==
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The following websites provide useful information on local hotels and motels:
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*[http://innsmart.com/newyork/northern/html/st__lawrence.html http://innsmart.com/newyork/northern/html/st__lawrence.html]
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*[http://northcountryguide.com/Visiting/Lodging/HotelsMotels http://northcountryguide.com/Visiting/Lodging/HotelsMotels]
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==Hotels==
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===Potsdam===
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The main hotel in Potsdam is the '''[http://www.clarksoninn.com/ Clarkson Inn]''', an historic inn about half a mile from campus.  Motel accommodation is available at the '''[http://www.northernfamilymotel.com/ Northern Family Motel]''', or the '''[http://www.smallingmotel.com/ Smalling Motel]'''.  For those who prefer [http://www.stlawbandb.com/ Bed & Breakfasts], there is the '''Brambles Inn and Gardens''' on Elm St. close by in Potsdam, and the '''[http://www.butternutbb.com/ Butternut Ridge B&B]''' is a short drive away.  The '''[http://hiddenmeadowinn.com/ Hidden Meadow Inn]''' and '''Moore's Hill B&B''' (892 Finnegan Road, Potsdam, (315) 265-1630) are both about 15 minutes from campus.
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===Canton===
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Canton, the county seat of St. Lawrence County, is about 15 minutes away by car.  There are two larger hotels: '''[http://www.comfortsuites.com/hotel-canton-new_york-NY608 Comfort Suites]''', with 69 rooms, lies on the way to Potsdam, while the
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'''[http://www.bestwesternnewyork.com/hotels/best-western-university-inn-canton/ University Inn/Best Western]''', with 99 rooms, is on the campus of Saint Lawrence University.  The '''Cascade Inn''' is also in downtown Canton.
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===Massena===
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Massena lies on the St. Lawrence river, about half an hour north of Potsdam.  Choices include the '''[http://www.qualityinn.com/hotel-massena-new_york-NY276 Quality Inn]''', '''[http://www.econolodge.com/hotel-massena-new_york-NY144 Econolodge]''', '''[http://www.super8.com/Super8/control/Booking/property_info?propertyId=03712 Super 8 motel]''' and '''Bob's Motel/Red Carpet Inn'''.
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===Saranac Lake===
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Saranac Lake is just over an hour's drive from Potsdam, via [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_State_Route_458 Route 458].  Take in the lakes and mountains, and maybe add on a Saturday night to make a weekend mini-vacation!  You can stay at a hotel such as the [http://www.bestwesternnewyork.com/hotels/best-western-mountain-lake-inn/ Best Western Mountain Lake Inn] or a motel such as the [http://www.sara-placid.com/ Sara-Placid Motor Inn].
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===Lake Placid===
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Lake Placid is about 80-90 minutes drive from Potsdam, via [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_State_Route_458 Route 458]. You may want to add on a weekend mini-break after the conference to explore the mountains, and to see where the Winter Olympics began.
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[[Category:General information]]

Latest revision as of 21:34, 28 May 2010

Dorm rooms like this one in Draime Hall will provide economical accommodation for the conference

Accommodation is available either on campus, or in local hotels, motels and bed & breakfast inns. Please mention NERM 2010 when booking your room, as we have negotiated room rates at the Clarkson Inn. A complete list of area hotels and motels is available here.

SUNY Potsdam maintains a list of lodgings, including a local map.

Campus accommodation

Online campus registration is now closed. If you are still in need of accommodation, please consider other accommodation listed below.

There may be limited Campus Housing available the day of registration on June 2nd if you wish to consider this option, however, it is not guaranteed. If housing is available, beds will not be made, however, a linen package will be provided to you.

For more detailed information, please see the main page on campus accommodation.

Accommodation listings

The following websites provide useful information on local hotels and motels:

Hotels

Potsdam

The main hotel in Potsdam is the Clarkson Inn, an historic inn about half a mile from campus. Motel accommodation is available at the Northern Family Motel, or the Smalling Motel. For those who prefer Bed & Breakfasts, there is the Brambles Inn and Gardens on Elm St. close by in Potsdam, and the Butternut Ridge B&B is a short drive away. The Hidden Meadow Inn and Moore's Hill B&B (892 Finnegan Road, Potsdam, (315) 265-1630) are both about 15 minutes from campus.

Canton

Canton, the county seat of St. Lawrence County, is about 15 minutes away by car. There are two larger hotels: Comfort Suites, with 69 rooms, lies on the way to Potsdam, while the University Inn/Best Western, with 99 rooms, is on the campus of Saint Lawrence University. The Cascade Inn is also in downtown Canton.

Massena

Massena lies on the St. Lawrence river, about half an hour north of Potsdam. Choices include the Quality Inn, Econolodge, Super 8 motel and Bob's Motel/Red Carpet Inn.

Saranac Lake

Saranac Lake is just over an hour's drive from Potsdam, via Route 458. Take in the lakes and mountains, and maybe add on a Saturday night to make a weekend mini-vacation! You can stay at a hotel such as the Best Western Mountain Lake Inn or a motel such as the Sara-Placid Motor Inn.

Lake Placid

Lake Placid is about 80-90 minutes drive from Potsdam, via Route 458. You may want to add on a weekend mini-break after the conference to explore the mountains, and to see where the Winter Olympics began.