Congress
- The Congress is sponsored by the WMU Medieval Institute
Lodging
On-Campus Housing
On-campus housing is provided in the co-ed residence halls of the Goldsworth Valley I, II, and III complexes. Registration for on-campus housing is a part of the Congress registration process.
On-Campus Housing Rates
The on-campus housing rates are announced in February. Rates for 2009 were $35.00 per night for a single room and $28.00 per person per night for a double for those who pre-register for the Congress. Any rooms booked to on-site registrants will be billed at the single rate, although two attendees who want to share a room may do so.
All on-campus rooms will be singles unless specific requests are received for double rooms, with roommate specified at the time of registration. No changes are accepted after our receipt of registration. Please plan carefully and indicate special housing requests at the time of registration. Every effort is made to accommodate timely housing requests, but keep in mind that not every request can be fulfilled. If you and a colleague request sharing a double room, we must be in receipt of both registrations before either will be processed. If you and a colleague or colleagues request sharing an adjoining bathroom (i.e., ask to be suitemates), we must be in receipt of all registrations before they will be processed.
Room assignments are indicated on the pre-registration packet, and keys are picked up at registration in the Eldridge-Fox lobby. Rooms may be reserved for Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights of the Congress, but neither earlier nor later.
The campus housing offered through the Congress is designed for undergraduate use, i.e., for individuals 17–22 years of age, and bathrooms are shared. Those who require hotel amenities such as air-conditioning and private bathrooms will find them at area hotels, where rooms can be booked through Discover Kalamazoo ’s centralized hotel booking system. Arrangements for child care are the responsibility of the parent(s) and may be made through WMU’s Career and Student Employment Service at 269-387-2725.
Western Michigan University is, under the laws of the State of Michigan, a smoke-free facility. Please respect Michigan law.
Check In
You may check in around the clock between noon on Wednesday and the end of the Congress.
Refunds
Refunds for registration fees, on-campus housing, and cafeteria meals are made only if notification of cancellation is received by the close of pre-registration (fifteen days before the Congress). No refunds are made after that date.
Off-Campus Accommodations
Congress attendees may choose to stay in local hotels. For the 45th Congress, the Medieval Institute has arranged for blocks of rooms at conferenece rates at the Radisson Plaza Hotel, Baymont Inn, Best Western Suites, Comfort Inn at WMU, Hampton Inn West, Holiday Inn West, Red Roof Inn, Staybridge Suites, Super 8, and Towneplace Suites.
Centralized Hotel Booking
Congress attendees can select their hotels, their room nights, and smoking preferences through Discover Kalamazoo, which contacts the hotel directly and also answers attendee questions about accommodations, amenities, etc. As hotel rooms fill, Discover Kalamazoo will direct attendees to alternative hotels.
Online Centralized Hotel Booking
If you prefer not to use the secure online system, you can fax this form to Discover Kalamazoo:
Centralized Hotel Booking Form
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2010 Hotel Rates for Congress Attendees
(does not include 11% state and local taxes)
Radisson Plaza Hotel
$137.00
(no smoking permitted)
Baymont Inn
$75.00
Best Western Suites
$109.00
Comfort Inn at WMU
$89.99
(no smoking permitted)
Hampton Inn West
$109.00
Holiday Inn West
$109.00
(no smoking permitted)
Red Roof Inn West
$79.99
Staybridge Suites
$109.95
Super 8
$69.99
Towneplace Suites
$99.00
Shuttle Service
The Radisson Plaza Hotel, the main off-campus site, and the Holiday Inn–West provide shuttle service to and from the airport.
The Medieval Institute provides shuttle service to campus and back from the Radisson Plaza Hotel on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and on Sunday until midday. Less frequent shuttle service is offered during the Congress to and from the Baymont Inn, Best Western Suites, Holiday Inn West, Red Roof Inn West, and Staybridge Suites.
Photographs:
- The Goldsworth Valley dormitories
- The Radisson Plaza Hotel in downtown Kalamazoo