Accommodations

All options listed below are within walking distance of the institutes and the East Bank campus of the University of Minnesota. For each of them, you will need to identify the CARLA Summer Institutes to receive a discount. There are many activities around the University in the summer, so book your accommodations early! For more information on housing options, please contact the CARLA office (carla@umn.edu).

Hotels/Guest Houses
      Wales Guest House   [MAP]
      Days Hotel University   [MAP]
      Radisson University Hotel   [MAP]

University of Minnesota Dormitories
Frontier Hall [MAP]

The map below will give you an idea of the distances between Summer Institute locations, parking ramps, and nearby places to stay (listed on this page).

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Wales Guest House

1115 5th Street SE ~ Minneapolis, MN 55414

This delightful cooperative guest house is within walking distance of the University campus (7 blocks from institute sites). Breakfast is included and a kitchen is available for guest use. Some rooms have private bathrooms and others are shared. This has been a very popular choice for Summer Institute participants in the past, so be sure to reserve a room early. The deadline is April 1, 2012, but earlier reservations are highly recommended.

Phone: (612) 331-3931
Email: waleshouse@gmaill.com
Web: www.waleshouse.com - links to a reservation form
Nightly rate: $70-$80 + tax, lower rates for weekly stays

Days Hotel University

2407 University Avenue SE ~ Minneapolis, MN 55414

The Days Hotel is a popular and modestly-priced housing option for institute participants. It includes a continental breakfast, a shuttle van service, and high-speed internet connections. The Days Hotel University is located 6-10 blocks from the site of the Institutes. You must book at least 30 days prior to the institute and ask for the CARLA Summer Institute group rate.

Phone: (612) 623-9303 (Call the sales office directly)
Email: dayshotelsalesoffice@gmail.com
Nightly CARLA rate: $79/night + tax

University Hotel Minneapolis

615 Washington Avenue SE ~ Minneapolis, MN 55414

The Radisson University Hotel is a four-star hotel located on the UMN campus. It is a short walk to the CARLA Institutes. Includes complimentary high-speed internet connections and a hotel shuttle. You must make reservations up to three weeks prior to the institute to receive the best possible rate. Ask for the CARLA Summer Institute rate if you call. To get the discount online follow the directions below.

Phone:  1(800) 822-6757
Fax:  (612) 379-8682
Email:  reservations@universityhotelminneapolis.com
Web: www.universityhotelminneapolis.com
Nightly rate: Varies by date

To get the CARLA discount follow these steps:

Go to the Hotel webpage - www.universityhotelminneapolis.com

Click on “Book Now!” in the top right corner

Enter Dates of stay and corresponding group code, then click Continue

6/24/12-6/29/12 – Group code: 061712CARL

7/15/12-7/22/12 – Group code: 071512CARL

7/22/12-7/29/12 – Group code: 072212CARL

7/29/12-8/3/12 – Group code: 072912CARL

Then select a room that is linked to the block.

University of Minnesota Dormitories

The most economical and basic housing option near campus can be found in the dormitories. Cost is $52/night for a single occupancy room. Rooms do not include private baths. Guest Housing this summer will be in Frontier Hall in the suites that have shared bathrooms. Parking is an additional $12/day in a nearby ramp.

Dorm features:

Co-ed Facilities

Air-conditioned rooms

Shared bathroom facilities (no private bathrooms)

Fresh towels daily

Bed linens changed weekly

Reservations are taken starting March 1, 2012, and rooms are first come, first served, so reserve early!

For more information, see the U of MN summer housing website.