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Courtyard by Marriott Stamford Downtown

275 Summer Street, Stamford, CT, 06901

Located right next door to the UConn Stamford campus.

Standard King Room at $199/night
Standard Queen Room at $209/night

Book your hotel by May 20 to receive a special discounted rate.

Room block is valid from check in on June 19, 2024 to check out on June 22, 2024.

The Courtyard by Marriott room block is sold out.

Stamford Marriott Hotel and Spa

243 Tresser Boulevard, Stamford, CT, 06901

Located four blocks away from the UConn Stamford campus.

Deluxe King Room at $199.00/night

Book your hotel by June 7 to receive a special discounted rate.

Room block is valid from check in on June 19, 2024 to check out on June 22, 2024.

Map of Stamford, Connecticut

Google Map of Stamford, Connecticut

Travel

The conference venue and hotels are conveniently located near several airports.

Westchester County Airport (HPN)

  • Distance to UConn Stamford: 14.0 miles
  • Distance to Courtyard by Marriott Stamford: 13.9 miles
  • Distance to Stamford Marriott Hotel & Spa: 19.7 miles

LaGuardia Airport (LGA)

  • Distance to UConn Stamford: 32.6 miles
  • Distance to Courtyard by Marriott Stamford:32.6 miles
  • Distance to Stamford Marriott Hotel & Spa: 32.5 miles

Directions Using Public Transportation: (1 hr 50min)

  • From Terminal B, Acquire the Westbound M60-SBS+ Bus
  • Ride the bus for 8 stops, depart at E 125 St/Lexington Avenue
  • Walk to the Harlem-125th Station, Board the Metro-North, bound for New Haven
  • Tickets can be purchased in the station, on the app (MTA Train Time) or on board with the conductor.
  • Ride the train for 1 stop (40 minutes)
  • Depart train at Stamford.

John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK)

  • Distance to UConn Stamford: 42.6 miles
  • Distance to Courtyard by Marriott Stamford: 42.6 miles
  • Distance to Stamford Marriott Hotel & Spa: 42.9 miles

Directions Using Public Transportation (2 hours 8 Minutes)

  • Walk to Federal Circle Station (.4 miles)
  • Board AirTrain JFK Red to Jamaica Station, ride for 1 stop (4 minutes)
  • Proceed to Jamaica Station, Board Long Island Railroad, Far Rockaway Branch towards Grand Central Station
  • Tickets can be purchased in the station, on the app (MTA Train Time) or on board with the conductor.
  • Ride train for 2 stop (19 minutes)
  • Arrive in Grand Central Station, follow signs for Metro North Line
  • Board the Metro-North, bound for New Haven
  • Ride train for 2 stops (51 minutes)
  • Depart train at Stamford.

Harbor Point Trolley

Stamford has a trolley called Harbor Point Trolley. Those staying at the Stamford Marriot Hotel & Spa can catch it across the street and it will bring you to UConn.

Walking Directions

From Stamford Station to UConn Stamford: 16 minutes

  • Head Northwest, onto Washington Blvd (.3 miles)
  • Turn right onto Winthrop Place (.2 miles)
  • Destination will approach on the left (Cross Streets: Broad Street/Franklin St.)

From Stamford Station to Courtyard by Marriott Stamford: 15 minutes

  • Head Northwest, onto Washington Blvd (.3 miles)
  • Turn right onto Main St. (440 ft.)
  • Turn left onto Summer St. (.1 miles)
  • Destination will approach on the right (Cross Streets: Summer Street/Broad Street)

From Stamford Station to Stamford Marriott Hotel & Spa: 14 minutes

  • Head north towards N State St. (295 ft)
  • Turn right onto N State St. (.5 miles)
  • Destination will approach on the left.

From Stamford Marriott Hotel & Spa to UConn Stamford: 16 minutes

  • Head Northeast, cross Tresser Blvd towards Greyrock Place
  • Proceed along Greyrock Place (.3 miles)
  • Turn left onto Broad Street (.3) miles
  • Destination will approach on the left (Cross streets: Broad Street/Franklin Street)

From Courtyard by Marriott Stamford to UConn Stamford: (2 minutes)

  • Turn right onto Broad Street (226 feet)
  • Destination will approach on the left (Cross streets: Broad Street/Franklin Street)

City of Stamford Restaurants

  1. Puerto Vallarta
    1. 230 Tresser Blvd, Stamford, CT 06901
    2. Distance from UConn Stamford: 1.1 miles/12 minutes walking
    3. Mexican/Latin American Cuisine
  2. Café Silvium
    1. 371 Shippan Avenue, Stamford, CT 06902
    2. Distance from UConn Stamford: 1.3 miles/30 minutes walking
    3. Italian Cuisine
  3. Divina Modern Italian
    1. 275 Summer St, Stamford, CT 06901 (located inside Courtyard by Marriott Stamford)
    2. Distance from UConn Stamford: 344 feet/2 minutes walking
    3. Italian Cuisine
  4. Quartiere
    1. 51 Bank St. Stamford, CT 06901
    2. Distance from UConn Stamford: 0.3 miles/6 minutes walking
    3. Italian Cuisine
  5. The Americano
    1. 261 Main Street, Stamford, CT 06901
    2. Distance from UConn Stamford: 0.2 miles/5 minutes walking
    3. American/New American Cuisine
  6. The Wheel
    1. 4 Star Point Suite 101, Stamford, CT 06902
    2. Distance from UConn Stamford: 1.3 miles/29 minutes walking
    3. American/New American Cuisine
  7. Cka Ka Qellu
    1. 15 Clark Street, Stamford, CT 06901
    2. Distance from UConn Stamford: 0.3 miles/6 minutes walking
    3. Eastern European/Albanian Cuisine
  8. Bedford Hall Craft Kitchen & Bar
    1. 135 Bedford Street, Stamford, CT 06901
    2. Distance from UConn Stamford: 0.2 miles/5 minutes walking
    3. Bar & Grill/American Cuisine
  9. Llama Lips
    1. 870a E Main Street, Stamford, CT 06902
    2. Distance from UConn Stamford: 0.9 miles/20 minutes walking
    3. Peruvian Cuisine
  10. Mecha Noodle Bar
    1. 151 Bedford Street, Stamford, CT 06901
    2. Distance from UConn Stamford: 0.2 miles/5 minutes walking
    3. Ramen/Japanese/Asian Cuisine
  11. Kouzina Greek Taverna and Bar
    1. 223 Main Street, Stamford, CT 06901
    2. Distance from UConn Stamford: 0.2 miles/6 minutes
    3. Greek/Mediterranean Cuisine
  12. Brasitas
    1. 954 E Main Street, Stamford, CT 06902
    2. Distance from UConn Stamford: 1.1 miles/ 24 minutes walking
    3. Pan-Latin Cuisine
  13. Chez Vous Bistro
    1. 188 Bedford Street, Stamford, CT 06901
    2. Distance from UConn Stamford: 0.2 miles/6 minutes walking
    3. French/Bistro Cuisine
  14. Dhabewala Indian Shack
    1. 13 High Ridge Road, Stamford, CT 06905
    2. Distance from UConn Stamford: 1.3 miles/30 minutes walking
    3. Indian/Punjabi Cuisine
  15. Fortina
    1. 120 Washington Blvd, Stamford, CT 06902
    2. Distance from UConn Stamford: 1.1 miles/26 minutes walking
    3. Pizza/Italian Cuisine
  16. Shah’s Halal, 245 Main St, Stamford
  17. Barcelona Wine Bar, 222 Summer Street, Stamford
  18. Jerkyz, 227 Summer Street, Stamford
  19. Flinders Lane Kitchen & Bar , 184 Summer Street, Stamford
  20. Villa Italia Restaurant & Bar, 26 Mill River Street, Stamford
  21. Sally’s Apizza, 66 Summer St, Stamford
  22. Cilantro, 60 Atlanyic St, 2nd floor in Landmark Square, Stamford
  23. Sam’s America Bistro, in the Stamford Marriott Hotel & Spa, 243 Tresser Blvd., Stamford