ACCOMMODATIONS
Conference delegates will be able to stay on the Memorial University campus – in close proximity to all conference events, including daily presentations sessions and evening concerts – or off-campus, in the downtown and surrounding area.
We highly recommend that you reserve your on-campus accommodation when you register for the conference to ensure your reservation is confirmed. Please read the text below carefully. To RESERVE ON-CAMPUS ACCOMMODATIONS at Memorial University, CLICK HERE. If the university residence accommodation is no longer accessible, please contact bmallard@mun.ca to inquire about room availability. Rooms may be sold out.
ON-CAMPUS ACCOMMODATION
Double and single rooms
are available for conference delegates in Memorial's student residences. A single room is comprised of one single ("twin"-sized) bed. A double room is comprised of one double bed or two twin beds. We intend to set up a "room-mate finder" on Facebook. All but one of the residence buildings will have been recently renovated, and provide clean, simple accommodation with a bed, desk, chair and closet for clothing. The most recently-renovated buildings will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. In addition to private rooms, most residence floors have common and kitchen areas for sitting, relaxing and making coffee or tea. There is one wheelchair-accessible residence.Towels & Toiletries
Each guest will be provided with fresh bed linens, one bath towel, a facecloth, and a bar of soap. Please bring your own shampoo and other personal care products. If you happen to forget something, you can find a general store and drugstore in Churchill Square, just a 7-minute walk east of campus.Bathrooms & Laundromat
There are two shared bathroom facilities on each floor – one for women and the other for men. Each has separate toilets and private shower stalls. Machines for washing and drying clothing are also available in each residence building; the laundry machines are activated by swipe card, available for purchase at Hatcher House (2nd floor) or the QEII library. This same swipe card can be used for photocopying and printing at the QEII library. The price per washing load is $1.25.Wireless LAN
Upon visiting the conference registration desk and receiving your conference kit, you will be issued a username and password for the Memorial campus wireless network. If you arrive before the afternoon of 12 July, when conference registration opens, you can apply independently for access to the wireless local network. Check at the reservations desk upon arrival for additional information. Accounts can only be set up Monday to Friday between 09:00 and 16:30.Telephones
A pay telephone is located in most residence buildings.Main Dining Hall & Junior Common Room
Breakfast for delegates staying in residence only will be served in the Main Dining Hall. Those planning on purchasing a separate evening meal package (available to all delegates) will also take their dinner in the Main Dining Hall. The Junior Common Room, located upstairs in the same building as the Main Dining Hall, has been set aside for evening socializing and music-making; there will also be a cash bar for you to purchase beer, wine, and spirits.Checking In
The reservation or check-in desk is located inside the main entrance of Hatcher House of the Paton College Residences on the Memorial University campus. (Most taxi drivers will be quite familiar with Hatcher House). Enter Hatcher House via the main entrance (not visible from the road) and proceed through the double doors to the reservation/check-in desk. On July 12 and 13, the desk will be open 24 hours. After that, it will be open from 08:00 to 23:00; if you arrive after 23:00, there will be a number to call to have someone meet you and provide you with keys to your room. If you do not have a mobile phone, there is a pay phone located in this area so you can contact the person on call. The 25-cents required for the call will be in a basket on top of the phone. Check-in time is 15:00, but if you arrive early, every effort will be made to accommodate you.Checking Out
Check out time is 11:00 (morning), but every effort will be made to accommodate late departures. Keys must be returned to the reservation/check-in desk in Hatcher House prior to your departure. Failure to do so will result in a $100 charge.Security
The residence buildings are locked 24 hours a day for your security.Smoking
The Memorial University campus is smoke free. Smoking is not permitted inside buildings or inside your room.If you require additional information about your stay at Memorial please contact Brian Mallard bmallard@mun.ca and indicate ICTM 2011 conference.
OFF-CAMPUS ACCOMMODATION
There are several alternatives to on-campus accommodation:
The Delta Hotel
(http://www.deltahotels.com/en/hotels/newfoundland/delta-st-johns/) is a beautiful 4-star hotel on the west end of the downtown harbour area, and is available at the conference rate of $165/night (plus 16% tax) for single/double occupancy. A third person sharing a room is an additional $15 per night. There is no charge for up to two children 18 years old and under sharing their parents' accommodation; the maximum number of occupants per room is 4. This conference rate will be available to delegates until May 10, 2011. Deluxe rooms and suites are also available at reduced conference rates.When making your reservation at the Delta, please identify your reservation identification number as GBM711 in order to obtain the reduced rate.
Quality Hotel Harbourview
(http://www.qualityinn.com/hotel-st_johns-canada-CN246) is a 3.5-star hotel located in the east end of downtown, and is available at a rate of $149/night (plus 16% tax) for single/double occupancy. When making your reservation at the Quality, please identify yourself as an ICTM delegate.The Battery Hotel
(http://www.batteryhotel.com) is a 2.5-star hotel on the east end of the downtown harbour area. Located on the road to Signal Hill, it is available at a rate of $119/night for city view or $129/ night for harbour view (plus 16%) tax) for single/double occupancy. Like other hotels, The Battery does require a credit card to check in. If you do not plan to carry a credit card, please contact sarah@batteryhotel.com well in advance to make other arrangementse.St. John's also has many charming bed-and-breakfasts (B&Bs), some within walking distance of the university. St. John's is a hilly city, so please consider this when selecting your accommodation. More information may be found at the following sites:
http://www.newfoundlandandlabrador.com/PlanATrip/PlacesToStay
http://www.bbcanada.com/newfoundland/avalon_region/st._john%27s
Public Transportation to and from Memorial University Campus
Public Metrobus route #10 provides service from the downtown area (serving both the Delta Hotel and Quality Hotel) to the Memorial University campus. Bus tickets are $2.25 per ride; a 10-ride pass is $20.
For schedules, pick-up and drop-off points, see http://www.metrobus.com/.
Your hotel or B&B should also be able to assist you in navigating the bus system. From the Delta, the bus trip is c. 20 minutes, and from the Quality Hotel, it is c. 30 minutes. You can also walk to the campus from the Quality Hotel in approximately 35 minutes. The Delta is somewhat further.