HOTEL UMASS - $159.00/room/night + fees

Rated the best hotel in Amherst and seated in the center of the picturesque UMass Amherst campus, Hotel UMass blends a tranquil countryside escape with the bustling energy of campus life, making it your ideal destination when staying in the area. Located in the Campus Center just an elevator ride from meeting spaces and amenities, including the University Store and several newly renovated dining options, Hotel UMass offers unbeatable convenience for a discounted conference rate of $159.00/room/night (plus applicable fees, currently 6% plus $1.00 per room, per night). Call 877-822-2110 to complete a reservation. Reference group code CAN18C to receive the discounted group rate. Rooms are available at the discounted rate for the nights of Sunday, October 21, through Thursday, October 25, checking-out on Friday, October 26. If you wish to stay outside of these dates please call the hotel to complete your reservation. Reservations will be available at the discounted group rate until September 21, 2018, or until space fills.

The Amherst area is full of many hotels, motels and bed and breakfasts. A variety of hotel chains offer their familiar comforts a short 5 - 10 minute drive from the UMass Campus on Route 9/Russell Street in neighboring Hadley, while charming independent inns and B and Bs dot the area, offering a true taste of Pioneer Valley living.

Below are some popular off-campus lodging options that are offering discounted rates for conference attendees. Click here for a full listing of area lodging courtesy of the Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce. Interested in staying at a local Bed and Breakfast? Click here for more information on what the Pioneer Valley has to offer, courtesy of the Five College Area Bed and Breakfast Association.

UNIVERSITY LODGE- $80 - $125/night

The University Lodge is located just over a mile from the Campus Center. Click here for more information. Guests can complete a reservations by calling the University Lodge Reservations Department at 413-256-8111.

ECONOLODGE- $75 - $140/night

The EconoLodge is located just over three miles from the Campus Center. Click here for more information. Book online or call the EconoLodge Reservations Department at 413-582-7077.

HOWARD JOHNSON- $75 - $150/night

The Howard Johnson is located just under three miles from the Campus Center. Click here for more information. Book online or call the Howard Johnson Reservations Department at 413-586-0114.

HAMPTON INN- $140 - $185/night

The Hampton Inn is located about seven miles from the Campus Center. Click here for more information. Book online or call 1-800-HAMPTON or 413-586-4851 to reserve a room.

COURTYARD $180 - $250/night

The Courtyard by Marriott is located just under three miles from the Campus Center. Click here for more information. Book online or call 413-256-5454 to reserve a room.