Lesser's "First 50"
Celebrating the First 50 Years of Victor Lesser's Career in Computing
Friday, April 15, 2011


HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS


Guests are responsible for their own lodging. We have reserved blocks of rooms at two nearby hotels. Guests should contact the hotels directly. We recommend that you make your reservation early, as there are a limited number of rooms. Price and availability cannot be guaranteed after the cut-off dates listed below.

Courtyard by Marriott
423 Russell Street, Hadley MA 01035
Cut-off Date: March 14, 2011
1 (413) 256-5454
When booking, refer to "UMass Computer Science - Lesser Seminar"
Rates: $120+/night (Th 4/14); $155+/night (Fri 4/15- Sat 4/16)
Free parking. This is a newer hotel, about a 10-minute drive from the UMass campus.


UMass Hotel at the Campus Center
Cut-off Date: March 17, 2011
1 (413) 549-6000 Extn. 78047
When booking, refer to "Group Code CS414C"
Rate: $125 per room, per night (plus ~11.7% tax)
One complimentary parking pass to Campus Center Garage available per room, per night. About a 10-minute walk to the Computer Science Building. The Reception/Dinner on Friday will be held here.


Other Area Lodging Options
In the event that there is no availability at the above hotels, or you are interested in other options, check out the list here. Locations in Amherst or Hadley will be the most convenient to Amherst.


PARKING
Those driving to the Computer Science Department on Friday, April 15, may park for free without a permit in Lots 31 or 45 -- both in close proximity to our building. Be sure to park in unmarked/unrestricted/non-metered spaces only.