Columbia University Housing

Guest and Conference Accommodations

Guest and Conference Accommodations
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Conference Housing

Our Conference Housing program provides comfortable residence hall rooms in a campus environment for academic-related groups. If your group is seeking summer guest accommodations in New York City between the dates of June 1 and August 1, we would be happy to discuss our offerings with you and assist with other on-campus arrangements.

We can accommodate both large and small groups, and our Dining Services is able to provide a variety of meal plans to enhance your program. In addition, the campus provides many options for events ranging from small group meetings to large events.

Groups may make arrangements for their participants to apply for housing online. 

Accommodations

Housing options can range from suite-style settings to private, single rooms. All buildings are centrally located on campus and are within walking distance to anywhere at Columbia, the vibrant Morningside Heights neighborhood, and transportation to all areas of NYC. Accommodations are arranged based on size of group and residence hall availability.

Amenities

  • Air-conditioned and non air-conditioned facilities
  • 24-hour security guard service 
  • Towels and linens 
  • Free on-campus telephone services 
  • Free high-speed 10/100 Ethernet access, although guests must supply their own Ethernet cords 
  • Free internet terminals in building lobbies 
  • Small communal kitchens with an oven, stove, and refrigerator
  • Access to lounge areas with cable televisions 
  • On-site laundry facilities
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Rates

Conference rates vary based on the style of the building, services provided and the length of the conference. Please call the Conference Housing Office at (212) 854-0365 to discuss additional options.
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Reservation Information

We have experienced conference service managers on staff to assist with your conference arrangements. They can help answer questions specific to your group and walk you through the application process. Contact them by email at conferencehousing@columbia.edu or by phone at (212) 854-0365.

If you require wheelchair accessibility or visual strobe alarms, please let us know before you check in.
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Services

Once you arrive, our concierge service will also be available to assist with check-in, offer directions and parking information, and recommend some of NYC’s finest restaurants and activities.
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Dining Options

Healthy, delicious, and convenient meals can be part of your conference experience. All-you-care-to-eat meals at a reasonable cost can be served in our John Jay Dining Hall. Options include breakfast items like waffles or scrambled eggs, a salad bar or pasta station for lunch, and a variety of choices for dinner. Direct questions to dining@columbia.edu or call (212) 854-0365 to discuss pricing, availability, and the needs of your group.  

Your group can also dine at one of the many on-campus cafes such as Uris Deli or the Blue Java coffee shop in Butler Library. Please visit the Dining Services website for additional information.

Columbia University Catering can also provide a range of options from coffee service and break provisions to full waiter-serviced events.

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Transportation

Columbia’s location on Broadway allows for convenient transportation to and from all areas of the metro New York area. The 1 subway train (red line - Broadway/7th Avenue local) and the M60, M4 and M104 bus stops are all in front of the Columbia gates on Broadway. New York City shuttle and taxi services are available 24 hours a day as well. Visitor Information provides detailed directions and a virtual tour of the campus.
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Policies and Procedures

A no-smoking policy in all residence halls is instated during the summer conference housing season. In addition, no overnight guests are allowed in the residence halls. All pets are forbidden in the residence halls as well, except for seeing-eye dogs.  Lastly, we do not offer accommodations for families with children, but feel free to look at our Alternative Accomodations for further options.   
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Contact Us

Please feel free to call and inquire further about our guest housing services and procedures.Anything we can do to help make your stay at Columbia University more enjoyable would be our pleasure.

Phone
(212) 854-0365

Email
conferencehousing@columbia.edu

Mail
Columbia University Guest & Conference Housing
2960 Broadway – MC 3003
New York, NY 10027

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Customer Service Center
118 Hartley Hall - (212) 854-2775

Hospitality Desk
Hartley Lobby - (212) 854-2779

General Inquiries
housing@columbia.edu