Accommodations

Center of New Hampshire – Radisson Hotel

Conference Location
The Center of New Hampshire – Radisson Hotel is one of the most distinctive, versatile and accommodating convention centers north of Boston and will serve as both the conference space and hotel for College Convention 2008.

With more than 65,000 square feet of function and exhibit space, banquet facilities for up to 2,500, and 250 guest rooms, The Center of New Hampshire easily serves every facet of a major event under one roof.

Located in Manchester, New Hampshire, in the heart of New England, the Radisson Hotel is just minutes from the region’s primary airport and is conveniently located at the intersection of the area’s major highways.

Manchester's quaint cafes and clubs, live theatre, and acclaimed museums are all within walking distance of the hotel. Just across the street is the Verizon Wireless Arena, home of the Manchester Monarchs hockey team and the region’s premier venue for concerts and entertainment. Within a pleasant hour’s drive from Manchester, visitors will find the Granite State's scenic mountains, alluring seacoast and even the hub of Boston.

Accommodations (Hotel rooms are limited - please make your reservations early!)
A special rate for delegates to College Convention has been arranged with the Radisson Hotel.

To reserve a hotel room at the special College Convention rate you may either:

1. Call the hotel directly at: 603.625.1000
2. Call the Radisson toll free reservations number at: 1.800.333.3333
3. Reserve your room online at: www.radisson.com/manchesternh

In order to receive the special rate you will need to use the promotional (PAC) code: CC2008

Travel Arrangements

Manchester–Boston Regional Airport
One of the fastest growing airports in the nation, Manchester-Boston Regional Airport still retains its friendly, accessible, and service-oriented focus. Many of the best known airlines serve the airport including Air Canada, Continental/Express/Connections, Delta, Delta Connections Comair, Northwest Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines/Express and US Airways/Express.

Driving Directions

FROM LOGAN AIRPORT, BOSTON, MA
Through the Sumner Tunnel to Route 93N. Near Manchester, take Rte 293N (left hand exit off Rte 93). After passing Brown Avenue exit, stay to right as 293 bears right. Stay on Rte 293 to second exit, Exit #5/ Granite Street. Turn right at bottom of ramp, then go through two sets of lights. Hotel garage is next left.

ALTERNATE ROUTE FROM BOSTON, MA
Take Rte 3N (towards Nashua). Just south of Manchester, Route 3 becomes Rte 293. Take exit #5 and follow directions above.

FROM MAINE, PORTSMOUTH, NH
Follow 95S to Portsmouth, after crossing state line, take 3 rd exit (Exit #2) to 101W/93S to 293N. After passing Brown Avenue exit, stay to the RIGHT as 293 bears to the right. Take second exit, #5/ Granite Street. Turn right at bottom of ramp, go through two sets of lights. Hotel garage is next left.

FROM VERMONT
Take Route 89S to Rte 93S to Rte 293S. On 293S take exit #6. Exit will circle around and over the Amoskeag Bridge. Stay right, take Canal Street ramp. Follow Canal Street for about 1 mile (8 sets of lights) to Granite Street (Bus station is on your left). Take left on Granite Street. Hotel garage is next left.

FROM NJ, NYC, CT
Take Rte 95N to New Haven, then Rte 91N to Hartford. From Hartford, take Rte 84 to Rte 90 (Mass Pike). Take Mass Pike to Rte 290 ( Worcester) to Rte 495 ( Lowell) to Rte 3N ( Nashua). Stay on Rte 3. Just south of Manchester, Rte 3 becomes Rte 293. Take exit #5/ Granite Street. Turn right at bottom of ramp, then go through two sets of lights. Hotel garage is next left.