Travel & Lodging

The conference will follow the University of Delaware’s guidance with respect to COVID-19. Details can be found at: https://www.udel.edu/home/coronavirus/.

Many international airports serve Newark, Delaware: Philadelphia (35 miles), Baltimore (68 miles), and Washington DC (100 miles); the small New Castle County airport (5 miles) offers limited domestic service by Frontier.

For train travelers, Amtrak stops in Newark a few times a day and in nearby Wilmington (15 miles) frequently.

For lodging, there are over 10 hotels in Newark, two of which (Courtyard Marriott, UD’s official hotel, and the upcoming Hyatt downtown) within walking distance from the conference center.

Newark Area Hotels

Courtyard Newark – University of Delaware

The Courtyard hotel is adjacent to the Clayton Hall Conference Center, where the conference will be hosted. A block of rooms has been set aside for the conference at the discounted rate of $144/night (no breakfast). Use this link to make your reservation or call 302-737-0900 and mention the group code ‘CRW’ or the group name ‘UD center for Research in Wind’ to get the discounted rate. Note that this discounted rate is applicable only until 8/23/2022.

Springhill Suites – Newark Downtown

The Springhill Suites is at about 30-minute walking or 8-minute driving distance from Clayton Hall.  

Embassy Suites by Hilton – Newark Wilmington South

The Embassy Suites is at about 50-minute walking or 8-minute driving distance from Clayton Hall. 

Baymont by Wyndham – Newark I-95 at University of Delaware

The Baymont hotel is at about 50-minute walking or 8-minute driving distance from Clayton Hall. 

Candlewood Suites Newark South – University Area

The Candlewood Suites is at about 10-minute driving distance from Clayton Hall.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Elkton – University Area

The Holiday Inn is in Maryland at about 12-minute driving distance from Clayton Hall.