Accommodations and Travel
Travel Information
Columbia University is easily accessible from John F. Kennedy (JFK) International, Newark International (EWR), and LaGuardia (LGA) airports. Average one-way taxi fare to Columbia, or to area hotels, including tolls, is approximately $95 from JFK or Newark plus tip, or $85 from LaGuardia plus tip. Taxis within New York City--covering those from both JFK and LaGuardia Airports--are now required to take credit cards. Train and car service options, including Uber, Lyft, and others, are also available. If you take a taxi from the airport, please use an authorized taxi from a taxi stand at the airport.
From within Manhattan, Columbia University is served by the number 1 subway train (red line) at the 116th St. stop. Please note that the 2 and 3 trains on the red line do not serve Columbia.
Conference Hotel and Dormitory Information
Four hotels have been made available for conference participants at discounted rates; dormitory options may also be available directly through Columbia University in 2025.
Information about the conference hotels is below, along with a link to Columbia’s conference housing site, which contains the most current dormitory information.
Hotel Information
We are pleased to offer four discounted hotel options near the conference venue: The Hotel Belleclaire, the Arthouse Hotel, the Empire Hotel, and The Lucerne Hotel. Details regarding the hotels and the discounted options are below.
Hotel Belleclaire
2175 Broadway
between 76th and 77th Streets
New York, NY 10024
Phone: +1 877-468-3522
www.hotelbelleclaire.com
Standard 1 Full Bed rooms are available at the discounted rate of $269 per night, excluding taxes and fees.
Deluxe 1 Queen Bed rooms are available at the discounted rate of $299 per night, excluding taxes and fees.
Deluxe 1 King Bed rooms are available at the discounted rate of $315 per night, excluding taxes and fees.
These rates will be available until all discounted rooms have been booked or until May 9th, 2025, whichever comes earlier. This special rate is available from the night of Monday, June 9th through the night of Saturday, June 14th (checking out as late as Sunday, June 15th) subject to availability. Rates on earlier or later days may be slightly higher; please contact the hotel directly with any questions regarding rates.
To make a reservation at the Hotel Belleclaire: Please use the hotel’s special reservation link to receive the discounted rate.
Arthouse Hotel
Standard 1 Queen Bed rooms are available at the discounted rate of $299 per night, excluding taxes and fees.
The hotel’s usual Urban Fee has been waived for conference participants (this is typically $42.00 per night including tax)
These rates will be available until all discounted rooms have been booked or until April 25th, 2025, whichever comes earlier. This special rate is available from the night of Monday, June 9th through the night of Saturday, June 14th (checking out as late as Sunday, June 15th) subject to availability. Rates on earlier or later days may be slightly higher; please contact Kimberly Guzman at kguzman@arthousehotelnyc.com or +1 212-651-3318 directly with any questions regarding rates outside of the dates above.
To make a reservation at the Arthouse Hotel: please use the hotel’s booking link for our conference or call the hotel at +1 212-362-1100. If you call the hotel to make your reservation, please be sure to mention that you are with "The Learning Ideas Conference" Group.
Empire Hotel
Standard 1 Queen Bed rooms are available at the discounted rate of $259 per night, excluding taxes and fees.
Superior 2 Double rooms are available at the discounted rate of $279 per night, excluding taxes and fees.
The hotel’s standard Residence Fee has been waived for conference participants.
Conference participants receive a complimentary late check-out time of 1:00 PM (please confirm with the hotel on check-in).
These rates will be available until all discounted rooms have been booked or until May 9, 2025, whichever comes first. This special rate is available from the night of Monday, June 9th through the night of Saturday, June 14th (checking out as late as Sunday, June 15th) subject to availability. Rates on earlier or later days may be slightly higher; please contact the hotel directly with any questions regarding rates.
To make a reservation at the Empire Hotel: Please use the hotel’s special reservation link to receive the discounted rate or call the hotel at +1 855-265-7400. If you call the hotel to make your reservation, please be sure to mention that you are with "The Learning Ideas Conference" Group.
The Lucerne Hotel
Deluxe Queen Bed rooms are available at the discounted rate of $299 per night, excluding taxes and fees.
Deluxe King Bed rooms are available at the discounted rate of $319 per night, excluding taxes and fees.
Deluxe Double-Double Bed rooms are available at the discounted rate of $329 per night, excluding taxes and fees.
the hotel’s standard Resort Fee has been waived for conference participants.
These rates will be available until all discounted rooms have been booked or until 4:00 PM ET on May 9, 2025, whichever comes first. This special rate is available from the night of Monday, June 9th through the night of Saturday, June 14th (checking out as late as Sunday, June 15th) subject to availability. Rates on earlier or later days may be slightly higher; please contact the hotel directly with any questions regarding rates.
To make a reservation at the Empire Hotel: Please use the hotel’s special reservation link to receive the discounted rate or call the hotel at +1 800-492-8122 and ask for The Learning Ideas Conference 2025 group rates. You could also email reservations@thelucernehotel.com and request the group rate. Note with the email, the hotel has an agent on-site who works Mon- Friday, 9am-5pm EST; otherwise, their call center will answer calls.
Dormitory Information
Dormitory rooms are expected to be available through the Summer Conference Housing office at Teachers College at Columbia University. More information will be posted as soon as it has been provided to us by Columbia.
Getting Around New York
New York is a very walkable city; in addition, taxis, Ubers, and Lyfts are readily available, and the subway and bus systems serve New York City and the surrounding areas.
The official subway map is available at http://web.mta.info/maps/submap.html.