IEEE Computer Society Annual Symposium on VLSI,
University of Massachusetts, Amherst, USA, August 19-21, 2012

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HOTEL INFO

 

UMass Hotel Lobby at Night

University of Massachusetts Hotel at the Campus Center

University of Massachusetts

Amherst, MA 01003

Phone: 877-822-2110

Website: www.umasshotel.com

Rated as the best hotel in Amherst, Massachusetts, and set at the heart of the picturesque campus of the University of Massachusetts Amherst, the UMass Hotel and Conference Center blends tranquility with the bustling energy of campus life.  The breathtaking views from your guestroom allow you to  appreciate the natural beauty of scenic New England.

HOW TO MAKE RESERVATION:

Conference attendees should contact the hotel directly by July 27, 2012 to secure their reservation. Use Group Code: "VLSIC" for the negotiated rate. After July 27, 2012,  rooms and negotiated rates will not be guaranteed.

 

 

 

TRAVEL INFORMATION

 

Air travel:

Air travel through both Bradley (Hartford) and Logan (Boston) International airports are available as well as NYC Airports..

Bradley International Airport: Bradley (Hartford/Springfield): 45 miles south of the UMass.

Logan International Airport Logan (Boston): 90 miles east of the UMass.

  • There is public transportation from Boston airport and New York city to UMass Amherst campus.

  • Visit http://www.peterpanbus.com/ for details. Peter Pan drops you directly on campus, just a few buildings away from the campus hotel.

  • For travelers through New York City, it is possible to fly into one of the NY airports, take a shuttle bus to Port Authority bus terminus for about $15  http://www.nyairportservice.com/ and then take Peter Pan bus into UMass campus.

  • For travelers through Boston Logan, take silver line bus outside terminus  to Boston South Station transit center ($2) that runs every 10 to 15 minutes. Then take Peter Pan bus to Amherst campus.

  • http://us.megabus.com/ also brings travelers to Amherst from New York City. They stop 4 miles away from campus.

  •  For travelers through Hartford airport, there are multiple airport shuttles and taxis.

Directions to Campus

Please note that if you are driving and chose to use GPS, the Visitor Center address is:
300 Massachusetts Ave, Amherst, MA 01003.

If you are a first time visitor and traveling from the East or West on I-90 (Mass Pike), we do not recommend taking exit 8 off of the Mass Pike, rather follow the directions to exit 4 listed below.
 

By Car

  • From the North From I-91 South, take exit 25 in Deerfield. At the end of the ramp, turn left and follow road to the intersection. Turn right onto Routes 5 & 10 South. Go 1 mile, then turn left onto Route 116 South. Follow 8 miles to the UMass exit.
  • From the East Via Route 2 West to exit 16 (Belchertown/Amherst). From Route 2 take
    Route 202 South for about 15 miles to a blinking yellow light at
    Amherst Road. (You will see signs "to Rt 9 and Rt 116"). Turn right
    and follow Amherst Road (becomes Pelham Road after about 4 miles) for
    7 miles to Amherst center. Follow signs to UMass.

    From I-90 (Mass Pike), take exit 4 (West Springfield). Follow I-91 North to Exit 19. From the exit ramp, turn right onto Route 9. Travel approximately 4.5 miles to Route 116 North (turn left at traffic lights). UMass exit is 1 mile.
  • From the South From I-91 North, take Exit 19 in Northampton. From the exit ramp, turn right onto Route 9. Travel approximately 4.5 miles to Route 116 North (turn left at traffic lights). UMass exit is 1 mile.
  • From the West From Route 2 East, follow to Greenfield/I-91 exit. Take I-91 South to exit 25 in Deerfield. At the end of the ramp turn left and follow the road to the intersection. Turn right onto Routes 5 & 10 South. Go 1 mile, then turn left onto Route 116 South. Follow for 8 miles to the UMass exit.

    From I-90 (Mass Pike), take exit 4 (West Springfield). Follow I-91 North to Exit 19. From the exit ramp, turn right onto Route 9. Travel approximately 4.5 miles to Route 116 North (turn left at traffic lights). UMass exit is 1 mile.

By Air

  • Exclusive Car Service Inc
    (877) 695-4665 provides private car service to and from Bradley, Logan, and New York airports.
  • Bluebird Transportation
    (413) 221-4512 provides airport shuttle and car service from Bradley, Logan and J.F.K. airports.
  • Michael's Limousine & Transportation Service
    (800) 533-8470 provides transportation services to and from Bradley, Logan, and J.F.K. airports and throughout the local area.

By Bus

By Train

  • Amtrak for schedules, or call (800) 872-7245

 

More details including local transportation is available at the following URL:

http://www.umass.edu/visitorsctr/Directions_to_Campus/

 

 

 

 

 

This site is maintained by:
ISVLSI 2012 Web Chair

Theo Theocharides (ttheocharides@ucy.ac.cy), University of Cyprus.