Please refer to the UCONN-GUEST page for internet access at UConn campus.
All the conference participants should pay close attention to all speed limit signs on and around campus. The usual speed limit around UCONN is about 25 or 30 mph. SAFE DRIVING!
From the West – Interstate 84 East to Exit 68. From exit, take a right onto Route 195, and follow for 7 miles to campus.
Alternate directions from the West – Interstate 84 East to Interstate 384 East. At end of Interstate 384 East, take left fork to Route 44 East. Follow Route 44 East to intersection with Route 195. Take a right onto Route 195 and follow for a mile to campus.
From the East – Interstate 84 West to Exit 68. From exit, take a left onto Route 195, and follow for 7 miles to campus.
From the Southeast – Interstate 95 to 395 North. Take Exit 81 West to Route 32 North. Follow Route 32 North to Willimantic. In town, turn right and go over bridge. Continue straight through the light and follow 195 North for 8 miles to campus.
We recommend parking in South Parking Garage, 2366 Jim Calhoun Way, Storrs, CT. UConn uses Paybyphone https://www.paybyphone.com/ for parking payments. There are also payment kiosks on the ground floor of the garage. South Parking Garage’s parking code is 5177.
Parking on all UConn Campuses is by permit or payment for hourly parking ONLY. Surface lots marked with “P” are for employees and those without permits will be ticketed. For more info: https://park.uconn.edu/visitors/storrs/ If you are staying at the Graduate Hotel on campus, we recommend keeping your car parked in the hotel guest parking lot. A portion of Hillside Road is currently restricted to pedestrians only. To access the South Parking Garage from the north side of campus, use Alumni Drive. From the south side of campus, use Bolton Road.
Bradley International Airport (BDL) in Windsor Locks, CT, is the primary and most convenient airport for visitors, located approximately 45 minutes from the Storrs campus.
For guests with specific airline preferences, the following airports are also within driving distance:
Park at the hotel and walk to symposium venues.
855 Bolton Road, Storrs, CT 06269
(860) 427-7888
Check in time: 4pm
Check out time: 11am
Graduate Storrs immerses you in local history, legends, and Husky traditions, with creative interiors that capture the spirit of Storrs. Located on the University of Connecticut campus and a short walk to the town's top spots, our hotel is the perfect base for exploring. Enjoy inspired guest rooms, our Trophy Room restaurant, and signature Graduate touches throughout.
Hotel Website:
Graduate
by Hilton Storrs
Symposium Room Block guarantees rate of $215 for
the nights of May 26-28:
Use this NESS 2026 booking link (open until Monday, April
27)
1000 Long Leaf Lane, South Windsor, CT 06074
(877) 424-6423
Check in time: 3pm
Check out time: 11am
This hotel offers upscale amenities that help you make the most of your stay. Enjoy the indoor heated pool or relax on the outdoor patio with fire pits. Grab a bite to eat at the full-service restaurant and sample one of the local craft beers on tap. Other amenities include a state-of-the-art fitness center, coffee shop, sundry shop, and free wi-fi.
Hotel Website:
Cambria
Hotel South Windsor
121 Pavilions Drive, Manchester, CT 06042
(860) 648-9796
Check in time: 3pm
Check out time: 12pm
Located in the heart of Manchester, CT with easy access off the I-84, this hotel offers daily complimentary breakfast, free wi-fi, fitness center, and an indoor pool. Adjacent to The Shoppes at Buckland Hills shopping mall and only one mile from The Promenade at Evergreen Walk shopping outlet, the Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Hartford Manchester is surrounded by a wide variety of eateries, dine-in restaurants, and exciting entertainment venues. Each Room or Suite features a mini-refrigerator, microwave, and coffeemaker.
Hotel Website:
Fairfield
Inn & Suites Hartford Manchester
225 Slater Street, Manchester, CT 06042
(860) 533-8484
Check in time: 3pm
Check out time: 12pm
Located by The Shoppes at Buckland Hills, this hotel offers rooms with free microwaves, mini fridges, free high-speed wi-fi, bright workspaces and plush Marriott bedding. Satisfy your appetite at the Bistro, our onsite restaurant serving breakfast and dinner options, Starbucks coffee and evening cocktails. Maintain your lifestyle at the 24-hour fitness center and go for a dip in the indoor pool.
Hotel Website:
Courtyard
Hartford Manchester
185 Brainard Road, Hartford, CT 06114
(860) 525-1000
Check in time: 3pm
Check out time: 11am
Just outside of Hartford and easy off/on to I-84 to UConn, Business travelers a-like can stay connected with amenities like a 24-hour business center featuring free wireless high-speed Internet, printer fax and scanner. Enjoy a refreshing swim in our seasonal heated outdoor pool or get an invigorating workout in our fitness center. Hotel is 100% non-smoking.
Hotel Website:
Best
Western Hartford Hotel & Suites
123 Storrs Rd, Mansfield Center, CT 06250
(860) 423-8451
Hotel Website:
Inn at
Storrs
957 Storrs Rd, Storrs, CT 06268
(860) 477-1199
B&B Website:
Spring Hill
Inn
614 Storrs Rd, Mansfield Center, CT 06250
(860) 429-2269
B&B Website:
Stone Arches Bed and
Breakfast