We invite Skidmore alumni and parents to take advantage of lodging discounts during the academic year. Rules for obtaining the listed rates below are:
• Advance reservations are required – walk-ins will not be offered these rates.
• Special event weekends are not included (i.e., Parent’s Weekend, Graduation, etc.).
• To obtain these rates, you must present an eligibility form when you check, contact the staffmembers below who will send it to you:
Alumni – contact Jennifer Finigan in the Alumni Affairs office at 518-580-5614 or jefiniga@skidmore.edu.
Parents – contact Kelly Meader in the Parent Programs office at 518-580-5639 or kmeader@skidmore.edu.
Discount rates for the academic year through December 31, 2009
Longfellows Hotel and Restaurant (alumni-owned and operated!)
15% off rack rate (www.longfellows.com) (518) 587-0108
The Saratoga Hilton Hotel (formerly The Prime) (www.thesaratogahotel.com) (518) 584-4000;
15% off best available rate.
Springs Motel (www.springsmotel.com) (518) 584-6336
After Labor Day – End of October: Weekday: $70; Weekend: $80
November 1 – End of April: Weekday: $65; Weekend: $65
May 1 – End of School Year: Weekday: $70; Weekend: $80
Saratoga Downtowner Motel (www.saratogadowntowner.com) (518) 584-6160
15% off regular price during school year/off-track season
Hilton Garden Inn (www.hilton.com) (518) 587-1500
10% off best available rate
Holiday Inn (www.spa-hi.com) (518) 584-4550
Have special sports rates available if pre-arranged by a Skidmore athletics group. Ask for Sales when you call for reservation.
Super 8 (www.super8.com) (518) 587-6244
10% off rack rate
Brunswick Bed & Breakfast (www.brunswickbb.com) (800) 585-6751. 15% off room rate. Full breakfast included. Parent of current students: in addition to your discount, son/daughter is welcome to join you for breakfast free of charge.
For information on other local hotels and accommodations, contact the Saratoga Chamber of Commerce at www.saratoga.org.
On Campus Services for Alumni
1). Alumni can use the Scribner Library and check out up to ten items provided they obtain a a courtesy card (no charge) upon entering the library. For more information, phone Scribner Circulation Desk at 518 580-5502.
2). Alumni can obtain a pass (no charge) to the Sports and Recreation Center from the Office of Alumni Affairs and College Events. Access to the facility is restricted to Saturday's and Sunday's only and privileges to use the facility are only granted to the alumna/us. Come to the Office of Alumni Affairs in Colton House, (white house directly across from the North Broadway entrance to campus) or phone Desiree Palmatier at 518-580-5610.
3). Alumni can audit courses provided they obtain the permission of the instructor and formally register with the Registrar. They must pay a registration fee of $25.00 as well as an audit fee of $250.00. Courses in dance, theater or art which have technical components are more expensive with audit fees near $500.00.
(For more information about auditing you can visit the Office of the Registrar (Non-Matriculated) or phone 518-580-5710.
