Lodging
Hotel Reservation
There is a small room block at The Graduate Hotel Ann Arbor at a reduced rate of $169 for Wednesday and Thursday nights, and at the regular rate of $334 on Friday night. This is the link to the ‘Charlie Symposium’ booking. You can click on the calendar to change the dates if you do not plan to stay all three nights (Wednesday, May 25 to Saturday, May 28). If you prefer to call the hotel at (734) 769-2200 tell them you are booking for the ‘Charlie Symposium’ (25052022CHA).
Room rates are quoted exclusive of local taxes and fees, currently 5% Occupancy Tax and 6% State Tax. Parking $30/day.
Note: If you are not very familiar with Ann Arbor, there are not a lot of Hotels near campus, but if you are looking for some other options, please do not hesitate to email cscs@umich.edu
For a truly ‘unique Ann Arbor experience you can check the Ann Arbor Bed & Breakfast Inn @ Rackham Gardens . It is the closest lodging to Rackham (hence the name) and it is famous for the big breakfast. Charlie loved to put guests here.
Other Accomodations options.
Click on the green dots below to find information about some other lodging accomodations. In addition to standard hotels near Campus, homesharing options such as AirBnB and VRBO will of course have options. If you would like any assistance finding a place to stay, please email cscs@umich.edu
Transportation
01. Airport
DTW is the closest airport to Ann Arbor and it is about 40 minutes from the airport to Campus, with some traffic.
02. Ground Transport
Ground transportation can be arranged from the airport to Ann Arbor. If you use Uber and Lyft, those are options you may pursue. Metro Cars are the strategic vendor for the University. Said Farah with Reliable Airport Service LLC (to and from airport) info@reliableairportservice.com, (734) 260-8615 is a recommended service and Golden Limo, https://goldenlimo.com/, 734-668-8282 offers luxury cars and taxi level cars and Green Cabs Ann Arbor is another taxi level option.
Email cscs@umich.edu if you would like ground transportation arranged, or have any other questions.
03. Accommodations on the Edge of Town
There are several hotels near I94 and South State Street. These are not within walking distance of Rackham (unless of course you are a serious exercise walker!). If you book a hotel in this area, please check if they have any type of shuttle service to downtown, whether it is on some kind of schedule or on demand, and if there is a fee. Otherwise there is of course Uber and Lyft and other standard taxi services are available though not in great supply (ie book ahead or give them some lead time).