Association for Biology Laboratory Education

ABLE 2018 Housing

University Residence Halls

Rates for full-linen service are $64 per night for a single room or $32 per night for double occupancy and will be reserved and paid during the conference registration process.

  • We will be staying in the Residence on 10th (230 West 10th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43210)
  • Each suite contains three bedrooms, a common area, and a bathroom.
  • To see a floor plan of the suites, see https://housing.osu.edu/vr360.aspx?roomtype=57.
  • Check in/out:
    • For those checking in or out on Monday, Tuesday, Friday, or Saturday, you will be able to do so at the front desk of the residence hall.
    • For those checking in or out on any other day, you will do so at the front desk of Smith-Steeb Residence Hall located at 80 West 11th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43210

 

The Blackwell Inn

http://www.theblackwell.com

  • 007-blackwell-innThe Blackwell is the University’s campus hotel located at 2110 Tuttle Park Place, Columbus, Ohio 43210 (0.7 mile walk to Jennings Hall)
  • A block of 35 rooms has been guaranteed, with a conference rate of $166 per night plus taxes.
  • Guests of the Blackwell are offered complementary:
    • Airport transportation
    • Town car service within a three-mile radius
    • Access to both the Blackwell fitness center and the University Recreation and Physical Activity Center (RPAC)
    • Continental breakfast
  • Reserve a room through the website above using the group code “OSUABLE” or call 866-247-4003.
    • The website may show no rooms available until you apply the group code.
    • The rate and room block will be held only until Friday, May 18, 2018.

 

Looking to stay off campus?

  • Harrison House Bed and Breakfast is a 0.7 mile walk south of Jennings Hall, and has 6 rooms available for rent at $139 per night plus taxes.
  • For those registrants coming to campus with transportation, there are several hotels within a very short drive (but slightly out of convenient walking distance). For a list visit: https://visit.osu.edu/stay/.
    • Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus/University Area
      • Conference rate of $139 (plus taxes) per night with code ABL for reservations made before Saturday, May 19, 2018
      • Free shuttle to and from campus and anywhere within a three-mile radius
      • To book, call 614-268-8700 or visit this direct link.

For a helpful guide to campus and the Columbus area, check out: https://visit.osu.edu