We invite Skidmore alumni and current 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, Commencement, etc.).
• To obtain these rates, you must present an eligibility form when you check in, contact the staff members below who will send it to you:
Alumni – contact Jennifer Finigan in the Alumni Affairs office at 518-580-5614 or jclark1@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
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.
Comfort Inn and Suites (www.comfortinn.com) (518) 587-6244
15% off best available rate
Courtyard by Marriott (www.courtyardsaratoga.com) 518-226-0538
Rate is $99.00 per night and is based upon availability. Parents and alumni should contact the hotel directly and identify themselves as such when calling to ensure they will receive the rate. Rate is available January - July 28 and September 5 - December 31, 2009. Not available on Celebration Weekend, Graduation Weekend or Reunion Weekend.
Hilton Garden Inn (www.saratogasprings.hgi.com) (518) 587-1500
Rooms starting at $89 per night based on availability. Mention promo code "FAMILY" at time of booking to receive the Skidmore Family Rate. In order for the hotel to honor this rate you must obtain a certificate from Skidmore College and present that at check-in. Not available on Celebration Weekend, NYE, Graduation Weekend, Reunion Weekend or during track season (7/29 - 9/6).
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.
Hyatt Place Saratoga/Malta (www.hyattplacesaratogamalta.com) (518) 885-1109 $99 Sunday through Thursday nights during school year.
25% off best available rate Friday and Saturday and other weekdays outside school
Longfellows Hotel and Restaurant (alumni-owned and operated!)
15% off rack rate (www.longfellows.com) (518) 587-0108
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
The Saratoga Hilton Hotel (formerly The Prime) (www.thesaratogahotel.com) (518) 584-4000; 15% off best available rate.
The Washington Inn (www.saratogawashingtoninn.com) (518) 584-9807
111 South Broadway
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Rate: 10% off rack rate
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.
