Accommodations and Travel
Travel Information
Columbia University is easily accessible from John F. Kennedy (JFK) International, Newark International (EWR), and LaGuardia (LGA) airports. Average one-way taxi fare to Columbia, or to area hotels, including tolls, is approximately $95 from JFK or Newark plus tip, or $85 from LaGuardia plus tip. Taxis within New York City--covering those from both JFK and LaGuardia Airports--are now required to take credit cards. Train and car service options, including Uber, Lyft, and others, are also available. If you take a taxi from the airport, please use an authorized taxi from a taxi stand at the airport.
From within Manhattan, Columbia University is served by the number 1 subway train (red line) at the 116th St. stop. Please note that the 2 and 3 trains on the red line do not serve Columbia.
Conference Hotel and Dormitory Information
Three hotels have been made available for conference participants at discounted rates; dormitory options may also be available directly through Columbia University; if they are, more information will be available in the spring of 2026.
Information about the conference hotels is below, along with a link to Columbia’s conference housing site, which contains the most current dormitory information.
Hotel Information
We are pleased to offer three discounted hotel options near the conference venue: The Hotel Belleclaire, the Arthouse Hotel, and the Empire Hotel. Details regarding the hotels and the discounted options are below.
Hotel Belleclaire
2175 Broadway
between 76th and 77th Streets
New York, NY 10024
Phone: +1 212-453-4036
www.hotelbelleclaire.com
Standard 1 Full Bed rooms are available at the discounted rate of $269 per night, excluding taxes and fees.
Deluxe 1 Queen Bed rooms are available at the discounted rate of $299 per night, excluding taxes and fees.
Deluxe 1 King Bed rooms are available at the discounted rate of $315 per night, excluding taxes and fees.
These rates will be available until all discounted rooms have been booked or until May 18th, 2026, whichever comes earlier. This special rate is available from the night of Monday, June 8th through the night of Saturday, June 13th (checking out as late as Sunday, June 14th) subject to availability. There is a 3-day cancellation clause for all reservations. Rates on earlier or later days may be slightly higher; please contact Drew Pontillo at DPontillo@triumphhotels.com directly with any questions regarding rates outside of the dates above.
To make a reservation at the Hotel Belleclaire: Please use the hotel’s special reservation link to receive the discounted rate.
Arthouse Hotel
Standard 1 Queen Bed rooms are available at the discounted rate of $309 per night, excluding taxes and fees.
The hotel’s usual Urban Fee has been waived for conference participants (this is typically $42.00 per night including tax).
These rates will be available until all discounted rooms have been booked or until May 9th, 2026, whichever comes earlier. This special rate is available from the night of Tuesday, June 9th through the night of Friday, June 12th (checking out as late as Saturday, June 13th) subject to availability. Cancellations must be received no later than 48 hours prior to the arrival date. Rates on earlier or later days may be slightly higher; please contact Kimberly Guzman at kguzman@arthousehotelnyc.com or +1 212-651-3318 directly with any questions regarding rates outside of the dates above.
To make a reservation at the Arthouse Hotel: please use the hotel’s booking link for our conference or call the hotel at +1 212-362-1100. If you call the hotel to make your reservation, please be sure to mention that you are with "The Learning Ideas Conference" Group.
Empire Hotel
44 West 63rd Street
New York, NY 10023
Phone: +1 833-203-7317 www.empirehotelnyc.com
Standard 1 Queen Bed rooms are available at the discounted rate of $269 per night, excluding taxes and fees.
Superior 2 Double rooms are available at the discounted rate of $289 per night, excluding taxes and fees.
The hotel’s standard Residence Fee has been waived for conference participants.
Conference participants receive a complimentary late check-out time of 1:00 PM (please confirm with the hotel on check-in).
These rates will be available until all discounted rooms have been booked or until May 1, 2026, whichever comes first. This special rate is available from the night of Monday, June 8th through the night of Saturday, June 13th (checking out as late as Sunday, June 14th) subject to availability. Reservations are subject to a 72-hour cancellation policy. Rates on earlier or later days may be slightly higher; please contact the hotel directly with any questions regarding rates.
To make a reservation at the Empire Hotel: Please use the hotel’s special reservation link to receive the discounted rate or call the hotel at +1 833-203-7317 If you call the hotel to make your reservation, please be sure to mention that you are with "The Learning Ideas Conference" Group.
Dormitory Information
Dormitory rooms are expected to be available through the Summer Conference Housing office at Teachers College at Columbia University. More information and the application form are available here from Columbia directly.
Getting Around New York
New York is a very walkable city; in addition, taxis, Ubers, and Lyfts are readily available, and the subway and bus systems serve New York City and the surrounding areas.
The official subway map is available at http://web.mta.info/maps/submap.html.