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On-Campus Accommodations
Accommodations will be provided on the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute campus from June 23-29, 2012. Prices are in US Dollars and reflect the flat rate from 12:00 pm on Saturday, June 23 to 12:00 pm on Saturday, June 29. Discounts for shorter stays are not available.
On-campus accommodations and meal plans may be purchased during registration.
| Blitman Commons | View floorplan |
| Single Room | $265 for the week of June 23-29, 2012 |
| Double Room | $185 per person for the week of June 23-29, 2012 |
| Polytech Apartments | View floorplan |
| Single room | $265 for the week of June 23-29, 2012 |
| Double Room | $185 per person for the week of June 23-29, 2012 |
Lodging in Troy, NY
Franklin Inn & Suites - Less than 1 mile from LRC and RPI campus
1-866-708-2233 or 518-274-8800
The Franklin Inn is located 2 blocks from the Lighting Research Center in downtown Troy, New York, and is an easy walk to and from the LRC each day. It is located 6 blocks from the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute campus. Please ask for the LS13 block to get the room rate of $107 per night.
Hilton Garden Inn - Less than 1 mile from LRC and RPI campus
877-782-9444 or 518-272-1700
The LRC also has arrangements with The Hilton Garden Inn, which is less than 1 mile from the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute campus. The rate is $129.00 per night from June 24-29, 2012. Please ask for the RPI LS13 Conference rate (code LSCR). Please make your reservation by May 1st to get the special rate.
Other Local Lodging
The Desmond - 2 miles from Albany International Airport, and 13 miles from LRC and RPI campus
1-800-448-3500
Albany Marriot - 3 miles from Albany International Airport, 9 miles from LRC and RPI campus.
1-800-443-8952
Hilton Garden Inn Albany Airport - Less than 1 mile from Albany International Airport, and 10 miles from LRC and RPI campus.
1-518-464-6666
Homewood Suites by Hilton Albany - 2.4 miles from Albany International Airport, and 8.5 miles from LRC and RPI campus.
1-518-438-4300
Clarion Hotel at the Century House - 6.5 miles from Albany International Airport, and 6 miles from LRC and RPI campus.
1-877-424-6423 or 518-785-0931
Holiday Inn Express Latham - 6.5 miles from Albany International Airport, and 6 miles from LRC and RPI campus.
1-877-834-3613 or 518-783-6161
More local lodging information can be found on RPI's website
On-Campus Meal Plans
Meal plans will be available from 12:00 pm on Saturday, June 23, 2012 to 12:00 pm on Saturday, June 30, 2012. Prices are in US Dollars.
| 15 Meals | $95 per person |
| 21 Meals | $145 per person |
On-campus accommodations and meal plans may be purchased during registration.