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Hotel Options for Council of Five Nations

Hotel Options

For Council of Five Nations

Last Update: Monday, Sept 7th, 2009

If you’re coming in from out of town, we suggest the following accommodations. Please note how the Hampton Inn is a very convenient walking distance, while the Days Inn and Holiday Inn are approximately half a mile away (an easy walk through downtown Schenectady, if you’re so inclined). Please also note the rates listed are based strictly on availability.

Days Inn Schenectady Days Inn view from Nott Terrace

167 Nott Terrace
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 370-3297
www.the.daysinn.com/schenectady05497

This hotel is about a half-mile from Proctors. The Days Inn is our suggested economy option. We do not have a set Council rate. We see rates ranging from $76-$89 per night, plus taxes, on various internet travel sites. There are other hotels close to Proctors in this price range (several on State Street), but we suggest you stay away from those. The Days Inn offers free parking.

Please click here for a MapQuest Map to the Days Inn Inn.

Please click here for directions from the Days Inn to Proctors, the site of Council of Five Nations.

Holiday Inn Schenectady
100 Nott Terrace
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 393-4141
www.hischenectady.com

This hotel is also about a half-mile from Proctors, directly across the street from the Days Inn. They have plenty of free parking, and a shuttle van that can take you back-and-forth to Proctors, upon request. Please note that hotel guests needing airport pickup/dropoff have priority. The van also runs only until 10:30 PM.

Rates back in July were around $130 per night, but it looks like the poor economy is affecting their bookings. They currently list rates starting at $104 for a double room. This is available directly from their web site (link above), Travelocity.com and other travel sites. If you don't mind a little walk, but want something that's a bit nicer than the Days Inn (right across the street), then this is a pretty good deal. Book soon!

Please click here for a MapQuest Map to the Holiday Inn.

Please click here for directions from the Holiday Inn to Proctors, the site of Council of Five Nations.

Frosty Acres Campground

1560 Skyline Drive
Schenectady, NY 12306
(518) 864-5352 / 5606
www.FrostyAcresCampground.com

For two years in a row now, Council attendees have stayed at Frosty Acres Campground. Not many, but a few. So we figured it's time to add it to our list of suggested lodgings. Both sets of guys gave it very positive reviews. Their web site says their season ends on October 1st, but it's also said that for the past two years and it wasn't a problem. If you call ahead and make a reservation, we're pretty sure you'll be fine. Frosty Acres is about ten miles from Proctors, which amounts to a 15-20 minute drive.

Please click here for a MapQuest Map to Frosty Acres Campground.

Please click here for directions from Frosty Acres to Proctors, the site of Council of Five Nations.

The Parker Inn Parker Inn view from State Street

434 State Street
Schenectady NY, 12305
Reservations: (518) 688-1001
www.parkerinn.com

This hotel is right next door to Proctors, and is thus the most convenient place to stay. However, we unfortunately got booked out by two weddings, so we do not expect there to be any availability at the Parker. It might not hurt to try, however.

Please click here for a MapQuest Map to the Parker Inn.

The Hampton Inn Hampton Inn view from State Street

450 State Street
Schenectady NY, 12305
Reservations: (518) 377-4500
www.HamptonSchenectady.com

This hotel is right up the block from Proctors, about a one-minute walk. We have a Council rate of $134 per night. However, that rate is allegedly good only until September 9th. You might still be able to sweet-talk you way in at this rate past September 9th.

The Hampton Inn includes a continental breakfast for all guests. They also have a private parking lot, so this is an extra convenience for our out-of-town attendees. The Hampton Inn is a nice new hotel with 21st century amenities, like WiFi and hi-def wide screen TVs in every guest room.

We formerly suggested that you bypass the formal Council rate and book on Expedia, as we saw rates around $118 back in July. However, the Hampton no longer shows any availablity for Council weekend.

Please click here for a MapQuest Map to the Hampton Inn.

Please click here to go to the main Council general info page.

Please click here to download the Council Pre-Registration packet in PDF format.

Please click here to Pre-Register via the online form (with immediate PayPal or Credit Card payment)

Please click here to read the pre-registration booklet informational text (the stuff besides the event listings... see below)

Please click here for Directions to Council of Five Nations.

Please click here to go to the Council Hotel page.

Please click here to go to the Council Parking page.

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