Hotel and Travel Information
Conference Lodging
Albion College Residence Hall
Mitchell Tower Suite
Mitchell Tower is a suite-style residence hall, with two double-occupancy rooms connected by a bathroom. The bedrooms are furnished with two twin beds, bedding and bathroom linens. Mitchell is a non air conditioned residence hall. Limited availability. Options only available until filled.
Reservation information
- Single occupancy (shared suite bathroom) – $55.00 per night
- Single occupancy (private bathroom) – $65.00 per night
- Double occupancy (shared suite bathroom) – $35.00 per person per night
- Double occupancy (private bathroom) – $40.00 per person per night
Reservation Deadline: April 14, 2023
Check-in: 4 p.m.
Check-out: 11 a.m.
Free Campus Parking
Free Wireless Internet
Conference Hotel
Courtyard by Marriott Albion
This hotel is an easy 10-minute walk from campus and near a variety of dining options.
The Conference Committee has blocked 10 rooms. Room Block Reservation Deadline is March 18, 2023, but registrants are encouraged to reserve early.
Book a hotel room at a group rate
Reservation Information
Rates: $159.00 per night
Call for special rate – 517-629-8520
Room Block Name – Challenging Borders Human Rights Conference.
Check-in: 4 p.m.
Check-out: 11 a.m.
Courtyard by Marriott Albion website
200 S Superior St
Albion, MI 49224
Driving Directions
Free Parking
Additional Area Hotels
Both Marshall hotels are approximately 14 miles from the Albion College campus.
Hampton Inn
325 Sam Hill Dr
Marshall, MI 49068
Driving Directions
Holiday Inn Express
Holiday Inn Express Marshall website
329 Sam Hill Dr
Marshall, MI 49068
Driving Directions
Visa Support
Letters to support applications for U.S. visas to attend the conference will be issued upon request. We encourage everyone who needs to apply for a U.S. visa to apply for a conference travel grant as soon as possible, and the visa support letter will be emailed to you. If you do not plan to apply for a conference travel grant, email cie@albion.edu to request an individual letter.
Travel Information
From Detroit Metro Airport
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport – Approximately 78 miles from Albion College.
Airport Shuttles
Shuttles from the Detroit “DTW” Airport to the Albion College campus will be available at limited times on Saturday April 29, Sunday April 30, and Wednesday May 3. Further details will be made available in mid-February 2023.
Local Transportation
Conference meeting locations are within walking distance from the Courtyard by Marriott Albion (approximately 0.5 mile) and Albion Residence Halls (approximately 0.2 mile). Local transportation will be available at request.