IDS Project Conference 2017

Lodging & Transportation Information


Lodging

Dorm Suites

SUNY Polytechnic Institute
100 Seymour Road
Utica, NY 13502


The Mohawk Suites at SUNY Poly will be available for conference attendees at a rate of $80 per night. For each suite, there are four bedrooms with one bathroom to share among the four bedrooms. The following amenitites are included for each room: Pillow, pillow case, sheets, blanket, (1) towel, (1) washcloth, toilet paper, and paper towels in each room/bathroom.



Local Area Hotels


The recommended conference hotel is the Radisson Hotel-Utica Center. This hotel has a special rate of $91 per night (the New York State Government rate), plus taxes where applicable. Please call (315) 797-8010 and use the group code "IDS Project" to reserve your room at this special rate. Be sure to book your room before July 11, 2017.





Transportation

By Car

100 Seymour Road
Utica, NY 13502
GPS purposes: ROAD, not Ave. or Street


From the NYS Thruway (I-90)
Take Exit 31/Utica. After toll, bear right onto N. Genesee St. and stay in right lane. Turn right at light and immediately turn right onto ramp for West I-790/Rtes. 5/8/12/Rte. 49. Travel 1.5 miles and take the “SUNY Polytechnic Institute” exit. Go straight at the light and continue for about a half-mile; bear right onto Technology Drive.

From NYS Rte. 49
Take the “SUNY Polytechnic Institute” exit. Go straight at the light and continue for about a half-mile; bear right onto Technology Drive.

From Rtes. 5/8/12
Take the I-790/Rt./I-90/Rte. 49 exit and stay in the left lane, following the sign for West 49 Rome. Take the “SUNY Polytechnic Institute” exit. Go straight at the light and continue for about a half-mile; bear right onto Technology Drive.

Two other campus entrances
Horatio St. and Mulaney Rd. — can be used from Rtes. 8/12 by taking the Horatio St. exit and following signs for “SUNY Polytechnic Institute.”

Utica campus map & directions (pdf)


By Air

Hancock International Airport (SYR)
1000 Col Eileen Collins Blvd.
Syracuse, NY 13212

Syracuse Airport Car Rentals
The Syracuse Airport is a 56 minute car ride (58 miles) away from SUNY Poly.


Albany International Airport (ALB)
737 Albany Shaker Rd.
Albany, NY 12211

Albany Airport Car Rentals
The Albany Airport is a 1.5 hour car ride (95 mile) away from SUNY Poly.


By Bus

Greyhound Bus
Utica Bus Station
321 Main Street
Utica, NY 13501


By Train

Amtrak
Utica Station
Boehlert Transportation Center
321 Main Street
Utica, NY 13501

The Train Station and Bus Station is a ten minute car ride from SUNY Poly. Call Ace Taxi Service at (315) 735-5055 to schedule a pick up.



Questions? Please email Bill Jones at jonesw@geneseo.edu