The Society for Seventeenth-Century Music

The Society for Seventeenth-Century Music

2022 Annual Meeting: Hotel and Travel Information

Conference Hotel

Courtyard Newark – University of Delaware
400 David Hollowell Drive
Newark, DE 19716

A block of rooms has been reserved at the Courtyard Newark – University of Delaware with a conference rate of $119/night for both single and double occupancy. This rate includes one (1) breakfast per room. The conference rate is good until Wednesday, March 23, 2022, or until rooms are sold out (whichever comes first). The online Booking link for the Courtyard is found below.
Book your group rate for Society for 17th Century

Travel Information

The closest airport to the University of Delaware is the Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), which is approximately 40 minutes from the conference hotel.

There are several options for travel to/from the conference hotel. An Uber from the airport to the Courtyard Newark – University of Delaware will cost approximately $60-65 dollars. A taxi is estimated at $150 (one way).

The Delaware Express (https://delexpress.com) offers private rides ranging from approx. $113/one way for town cars carrying 1-2 people (taxes and gratuity included) to approx. $183/one way for vehicles carrying up to 6 people (taxes and gratuity included). An additional 15% discount is offered for two or more people who are traveling together if the Discount Code: Express is entered when booking.  Delaware Express’ Airport Shuttle Service (shared ride) has been temporarily suspended due to Covid, though there is a possibility that it may be brought back online. It may be worth asking about.

The Wilmington, DE Amtrak/SEPTA Station serves nine Amtrak train routes and is part of the Northeast Corridor. From the Wilmington Station, take an Uber or taxi to the conference hotel (approx. 20 minutes). Depending on your day/time of arrival, there may be SEPTA train service to Newark Station, which adjoins our South Campus.  There are also train connections that run from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Wilmington.

The Courtyard Newark – University of Delaware offers free parking for anyone who wishes to drive or rent a car.

University of Delaware Health Protocols for Visitors:
The Guidance for Visitors Attending Events Hosted by the University of Delaware can be found at: https://www.udel.edu/home/coronavirus/#events  It will be helpful to save the link to the UD Daily Health Check. Conference Attendees will need to show the ticket icon or check reflecting health clearance each day in order to enter university venues.

Registration, Boxed Lunch, and Banquet Reservations will be available
the week of February 14th.