2017 JINA-CEE Frontiers in Nuclear Astrophysics

Hotel Accommodations and Travel Logistics

Accommodation for the Junior Researcher Workshop is at the Kellogg Center. Please see the Junior Researcher Workshop page for information.

We have reserved several hotel rooms with a conference discounted rate of $100 plus taxes.  Room blocks have been reserved at the main conference venue, the Radisson Hotel Lansing at the Capitol.




To book a room at the Radisson Hotel, please call +1 800 333-3333.

The booking code to receive the discounted rate is NSCL17.

You may also book online at using the following method:

• Go to https://www.radisson.com/lansing-hotel-mi-48933/lansing
• Input dates of arrival (anywhere between 2/6-2/9)
• Under “more search options” input NSCL17
• Your discounted rate should show up

Rooms will be held for the negotiated group rate until January 16^th, so please make your reservations before that date.

We also encourage students to share a room.  If you would like to save on travel costs, you can find another attendee to share a room with here.

 

Parking
The Radisson Hotel offers all overnight guests valet parking for a fee of $12 per night. Temporary valet parking is available at $20 per entry. Temporary self-parking is available in the city-owned ramp conveniently connected to the Radisson Hotel via a climte controlled pedway. Current parking rates are, the 1st half hour free, $1 for each additional 1/2 hour, maximum $10 per day.


Travel Logistics
Lansing is served by several major airports:

Lansing's Capital Region Airport (LAN) can be found at http://www.flylansing.com

1. The Radisson offers complimentary 24-hour to and from the Lansing Airport.
2. Taxi cabs are usually available upon arrival and there is a direct line inside the baggage claim to call for a taxi. It is about 6 miles from the airport to the Radisson Hotel. The fare is about $20 USD.
3. Rental cars can be obtained at a discounted rate at any of the airport locations using the appropriate contract numbers:
   National Car Rental XZ59002
   Enterprise Car Rental XZ5900 2Pin: MIC

Detroit Metro Airport (DTW) can be found at http://www.metroairport.com

1. Michigan Flyer is an economical way to travel the 90 miles from the airport. The fare for the Michigan Flyer is $30 USD for a one-way
   trip and $50 for a round trip fare. Reservations for the Michigan Flyer can be made here: http://www.michiganflyer.com/.
2. Rental cars can be obtained at a discounted rate at any of the airport locations using the appropriate contract numbers:
   National Car Rental XZ59002
   Enterprise Car Rental XZ59002 Pin: MIC

Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) can be found at http://www.grr.org

1. Taxi cabs are always available upon arrival. You can get a traditional taxi right outside the arrival terminals. Luxury sedan transportation
   can be schedule prior to your arrival by calling Metro Cab at +1 (616) 827-6500. It is about 65 miles from the airport to the Lansing. The traditional taxi fare is about $125 USD and the luxury sedan fare is a flat rate of $144 USD.
2. Rental cars can be obtained at a discounted rate at any of the airport locations using the appropriate contract numbers:
   National Car Rental XZ59002 
   Enterprise Car Rental XZ59002 Pin: MIC

Bishop International Airport (FNT) can be found at http://www.bishopairport.org

1. A taxi cab can be reserved prior to your arrival by calling International Cab at +1 (810) 691-6396. It is about 45 miles from the airport
   to Lansing. The fare is about $95 USD.
2. Rental cars can be obtained at a discounted rate at any of the airport locations using the appropriate contract numbers:
   National Car Rental XZ59002
   Enterprise Car Rental XZ59002 Pin: MIC

A limited number of travel grants are available to cover hotel/travel costs for this meeting.  The deadline to apply for travel support is November 30, 2016.  To apply, please send a brief justification to MacKenzie Warren (mwarren (AT) msu.edu).

Note:  JINA-CEE does not contract with third-party vendors to arrange airfare or lodging on our behalf. Please be careful with all personal information.