Accommodations
Workshop on Polar Simulations with the Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) Model
University Plaza Hotel
The University Plaza Hotel and Conference Center is located at 3110 Olentangy River Road, about 1 mile North of the campus area.
To make reservations, please call +1 877-677-5292. The group reservation code is "BPWRF".
Room rate: $99 + sales tax per night, single and double rooms available, breakfast included. Block rooms will be available from August 9th through October 11th. After that, the meeting rate will no longer be available.
The University Plaza has a shuttle that will drop off and pick up attendees at the Byrd Center. Be sure to sign up for the shuttle when you check-in for the following morning (to the Byrd Center) and evening (to the hotel).
Holiday Inn Express & Suites OSU
The Holiday Inn Express & Suites OSU is located at 3045 Olentangy River Rd, about 1 mile North of the campus area.
To make reservations, please call +1 614-447-1212. The group reservation code is "BPR".
Room rate: $105 + sales tax per night; single and double rooms available, parking and breakfast included. Block rooms will be available until October 11th. After that, the meeting rate will no longer be available.
This hotel has a shuttle that will drop off and pick up attendees at the Byrd Center. Be sure to sign up for the shuttle when you check-in for the following morning (to the Byrd Center) and evening (to the hotel).
Blackwell Inn
The Blackwell Inn is located on the OSU Campus, at 2110 Tuttle Park Place.
To make reservations, please call +1 866-247-4003. The group reservation code is "BPRC Polar WRF meeting".
Room rate: $133 + sales tax per night; valet parking is available but breakfast is not included. Block rooms will be available until October 11th. After that, the meeting rate will no longer be available.
This hotel is on the Campus Area Bus Service (CABS) bus line and can drop off and pick up attendees at the Byrd Center 24 hours a day. No pass is required.