Accommodation

Tourist season starts in May and June is going to be a peak season and there is high demand for accommodation.  Another big conference is going to be held during the week of our conference and hotels are busy. You are encouraged to reserve your accommodation at MUN campus or Hotels as soon as possible.

On-Campus Accommodation

Macpherson College offers modern and comfortable accommodations for travellers seeking private rooms and semi-private washroom facilities. Each suite is simply furnished with two separate bedrooms connected by a small foyer. Each bedroom contains one single bed, a desk, shelving, and a closet. There is a semi-private washroom and shower in each suite. Suites are double occupancy. Spacious common rooms on each floor offer seating, television, and limited kitchen facilities.
 
A special rate \$70.00 per person rate for a single room in a two-bedroom suite is available. All rates are quoted in Canadian Dollars and include 4% city accommodations tax (tourism marketing levy) and 15% Harmonized Sales Tax (HST). Please note taxes are subject to change without notice. Per person rates are based on double occupancy – i.e. two people to a suite/room. Rates are non-commissionable. This is a room rate only and does not include meals. Rates include complimentary Wi-Fi on Memorial University Student Residence’s guest network @MemorialRES-Guest in all guestrooms and public areas. Rates include bed and bath linen but no housekeeping services to rooms during the stay.

How to book
1.    Login/create an account on our Guest Portal. Please do not use a MUN email/login.
2.    Click on Reservations and select St. John's Campus.
3.    Enter Group Code: SSC24 and select the appropriate Statistical Society of Canada 2024 option.
4.    Select dates, your room, enter guest, and additional details.
5.    Please put the name of your preferred suitemate in the Special Requests section.
 
An email will be sent automatically confirming your reservation

Hotel Accommodation

There are many hotels near airport and downtown. Following are the recommended hotels where special rates are available.

1)    Holiday Inn St. John’s Conference Centre

The nearest hotel to MUN campus is Holiday Inn: St. John’s Conference Centre located at 180 Portugal Cove Road. Local Arrangements Co-Chairs arranged a special rate contract with this hotel at the rate of $160.00, plus tax, per room per night including breakfast. You can reserve your rooms using the following link: Holiday Inn St. John's Conference Centre. The Group code is DMS. Or guests can call at 709-722-0506 ext 2 and ask for the Dept of Mathematics & Statistics Block of rooms. 

2)    Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland

Sheraton Hotel is located at 115 Cavendish Square, St. John's, NL A1C 3K2, close to downtown St. John’s.  Our SSC banquet on Monday 3 June 2024 will be held at this hotel. Sheraton Hotel offered a special rate of \$224 per night during 2-6 June 2024. This rate is available for limited accommodation and reservation should be made before 15 April 2024.

Book your group rate for SSC Statistical Society of Canada 2024 Annual Meeting

Guests wishing to book dates outside of the dates associated with the link are to contact the reservations department by email at reservations@sheratonhotelnewfoundland.com ; as dates pre and post conference dates are based on availability. 

3)    Sandman Signature Hotel

This hotel is located at 227 Kenmount Road and offers a special rate of \$175 + applicable taxes. Guests booking a reservation at this hotel can inform them of their participation in the SSC 2024 Annual Meeting to obtain the special discount rate.

4)    Other Hotels

There are many hotels near the airport and downtown. Following are some recommended hotels that you may call directly or book through their website, or using travel websites such as www.expedia.ca or www.hotels.com

Near Airport

Holiday Inn Express & Suites St. John’s Airport
Best Western Plus St. John's Airport Hotel and Suites

Near Downtown

DoubleTree by Hilton St. John’s Harbour
Delta Hotels by Marriot St. John’s Conference Centre
Hilton Garden Inn St. John’s Newfoundland
Alt Hotel St. John’s