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Rooms are available at the Best Western University Inn, adjacent to the Cornell campus:

Best Western University Inn
1020 Ellis Hollow Road
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 272-6100

Discounted rates of $125/night (single and double occupancy) are being offered to Space Grant meeting attendees and guests for the extended period of September 5 - 9. These rates do not include the applicable fees and state & local taxes in effect at the time of check-in.

Meeting attendees and guests are responsible for making room reservations and payments to the hotel directly. To book your room:
Call the hotel directly (607-272-6100) and ask for the "Northeast Regional Space Grant Meeting" rate.

Amenities include:

  • Complimentary deluxe continental breakfast (7-10am)
  • Complimentary shuttle service to/from Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport, Cornell campus, downtown Ithaca Commons (7am-11pm)
  • Microwave/mini-refrigerator in each room
  • Free parking
The hotel is also located next to a grocery store, bakery/coffee shop, and restaurants. Note that check-in time is 3:00 pm and check-out time is 12:00 noon. Refer to the hotel's web site for more information.


All meetings and activities will take place on the Cornell University campus.
The Best Western University Inn offers a free shuttle to/from campus (approx. 1 mile away) that will pick up/drop off at the building you request. Arrange rides in advance with the front desk (607-272-6100).


Driving Directions/Maps:

  • Best Western University Inn to Cornell     [JPEG]     [PDF]
  • Cornell to Best Western University Inn     [JPEG]     [PDF]
Meeting and Campus Parking Maps:
(Cornell parking permits and campus map will be mailed to you in August.)
  • Thursday, Sept. 6 tours & reception     [JPEG]     [PDF]
    Meet in Rhodes Hall lobby no later than 3:00 pm

  • Thursday, Sept. 6 reception only     [JPEG]     [PDF]
    Reception starts at 6:00 pm, Space Sciences Bldg. room 622

  • Friday, Sept. 7 meetings     [JPEG]     [PDF]
    All meetings held in the Statler Hotel

  • Friday, Sept. 7 dinner banquet     [JPEG]     [PDF]
    Dinner banquet starts at 6:30 pm, Statler Hotel

  • Saturday, Sept. 8     [JPEG]     [PDF]
    All meetings held in the Statler Hotel
All maps (driving directions & campus parking maps):   [PDF]


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and Space Administration
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Copyright 2005 New York NASA Space Grant Consortium
Last Updated: August 2007

For questions or more information, please e-mail spacegrant@astro.cornell.edu