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We have set aside blocks of rooms at these venues for the Science, Technology, and Gender Conference
On the University of Waterloo campus
Conrad Grebel University College
Air-conditioned apartment units complete with four single bedrooms, living room, kitchen, and one-half bathrooms.
- Single room $54.00 plus tax
- Entire four bedroom apartment $134.00 plus tax
Sorry, Conrad Grebel is full to capacity as of July 7, 2014.
To make a reservation please fill out the room booking form. In the "other comments" box, please enter, "Science, Technology, and Gender Conference."
Saint Paul’s University College
Recently renovated, air-conditioned single and double dorm rooms with shared bathrooms.
- Single rooms $50.00 plus tax
- Double rooms $40.00 per person plus tax
To make a reservation please fill out the Guest Room Request form. In the text box after the question “Why are you visiting campus?" type “Science, Technology, and Gender Conference.”
*Please note that the pictures on this webpage are of a guest room, not the dorm rooms that we will be using.
University of Waterloo Conference Centre
Single and double dorm rooms with shared bathrooms.
- Single rooms $47.00 plus tax
- Double rooms $33.00 per person plus tax
Reservations can be made by registering online or by calling the Reservation Department directly at 1-519-884-5400. Quote the conference name “Science, Technology, and Gender” to receive conference rates.
Hotels
2.5 km walk or an easy bus ride to campus
- $115.99 plus tax
Quote the conference name, “Science, Technology, and Gender” when making your reservations to get the conference rate.
These rooms will be blocked for the conference until July 16.
A boutique hotel in Uptown Waterloo; A flat 2 km walk to the conference
- $150.00 plus tax
Quote the conference initials, “STG,” or name, “Science, Technology, and Gender” when making your reservations to get the conference rate.
These rooms will be blocked for the conference until July 9.
Has a shuttle to take participants to campus
- $139.00 plus tax (includes breakfast)
To reserve a guest room at the Waterloo Inn please call the hotel directly at 519-884-0221 / 1-800-361-4708, or send an email with your arrival and check out date and ask for the Science, Technology and Gender rate to: schilder@waterlooinn.com
These rooms are blocked for the conference until July 16.
Other convenient accommodations include:
Dorm and apartment style accommodations (Residence at Wilfrid Laurier University);
A flat 1 km walk to Waterloo that passes coffee shops and restaurants.
A 2.5 km walk or taxi ride to campus.
A 3 km walk or taxi ride to campus; very close to Sugarbush.
A 3 km walk or taxi ride to campus; very close to Les Diplomats.