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Accommodations


What is up with dorms?

Dorm rooms are available!!! They are $USD25 per person for a double room and $50 for a single. Rooms are air conditioned and will have net access. The dorm rooms are not on the Washington University campus but on the Saint Louis University campus which is in Midtown and approximately 4 miles to the east of WU. Shuttles will be running between the campuses as well as public transportation [ WU is near a metrolink station and SLU has a station on campus ]. Online dorm registration is not yet available, but you can email sarah+yapcdorms@pound.perl.org with the dates you are interested in, your roommate, or if you would like for us to pair you with a roommate. An email will go out later to inform you of online dorm registration and billing.

Why aren't the dorms at Washington University?

Washington University, the hosting campus, is unable to provide dorms for the conference due to construction projects scheduled over the summer for campus housing.

What about youth hostels?

There -is- a youth hostel in Saint Louis. And it is inexpensive. The downside is that it's practically downtown. On the upside, bring your bicycle and you can bike it. Or, if you're less industrious, we have a light rail system called Metrolink that you can pick up downtown and ride to near campus. Campus has shuttles running to and from the Metrolink station. More details on this later!

Huck Finn Youth Hostel
Distance from campus: 8.1mi
On Conference Shuttle Route: No
Cost range: $15USD per night

What about hotels?

Luckily, Saint Louis does have those... and generally reasonably priced at that. Below please find our list of recommended accommodations. There are also included a few links to hotels in the area for thoroughness. All lodgings listed are in reasonable proximity to the campus

What is the closest lodging?

The Cheshire Lodge
Distance from campus: 1.2mi
On Conference Shuttle Route: Yes
Cost range: $110-$250USD per night
Special features: theme rooms, two onsite nice pubs with decent Scotch.

What are the cheapest lodgings?

Red Roof Inn
Distance from campus: 3.3mi
On Conference Shuttle Route: Yes
Cost range: $55-$103USD per night

Holiday Inn
Distance from campus: 3.3mi
On Conference Shuttle Route: Yes
Cost range: $69-130USD per night

What are the lodgings in pedestrian friendly neighborhoods?

Best Western At The Park
Distance from campus: 2.1mi
On Conference Shuttle Route: Yes
Cost range: $69-$150USD per night
Special features: In the Central West End

Chase Park Plaza
Distance from campus: 2mi
On Conference Shuttle Route: Yes
Cost range: $149-$249USD per night

What are the lodging with the coolest bars?

The Cheshire Lodge
Distance from campus: 1.2mi
On Conference Shuttle Route: Yes
Cost range: $110-$250USD per night
Special features: theme rooms, two onsite nice pubs with decent Scotch.

Chase Park Plaza
Distance from campus: 2mi
On Conference Shuttle Route: Yes
Cost range: $149-$249USD per night

What are the swankest luxury lodgings?

Chase Park Plaza
Distance from campus: 2mi
On Conference Shuttle Route: Yes
Cost range: $149-$249USD per night

Ritz Carlton Clayton
Distance from campus: 2.2mi
On Conference Shuttle Route: No
Cost range: $190-$1500USD per night

Where can I look for other hotels in the area?

Here are some online hotel guides to start looking:
http://www.hotels-stl.com/CBFP.htm
http://saint.louis.hotelguide.net/hl1sl.htm




 




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