Conference Venue:

Multipurpose Room, Graduate Life Center
Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA
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Hotel Information:

We have compiled a list of recommended hotels near the Virginia Tech campus for conference attendees. All hotels listed are within a short distance of the Graduate Life Center.


The Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center

Distance from venue: 0.5 miles (8-minute walk)

Address: 901 Prices Fork Rd, Blacksburg, VA 24061

Phone: (540) 231-8000

Rate: $135-165/night

Amenities: On-campus location, restaurant, fitness center, complimentary WiFi, parking

Special conference rate available - mention VTSIAM 2025 when booking


Hyatt Place Blacksburg/University

Distance from venue: 1.2 miles

Address: 650 University City Blvd, Blacksburg, VA 24060

Phone: (540) 808-1120

Rate: $120-140/night

Amenities: Free breakfast, 24-hour gym, indoor pool, free WiFi


Hampton Inn Blacksburg/Christiansburg

Distance from venue: 3.5 miles

Address: 380 Arbor Drive, Christiansburg, VA 24073

Phone: (540) 381-5874

Rate: $110-130/night

Amenities: Complimentary hot breakfast, pool, fitness center, free parking


Holiday Inn Express & Suites Blacksburg

Distance from venue: 2.8 miles

Address: 1020 Plantation Rd, Blacksburg, VA 24060

Phone: (540) 552-5636

Rate: $105-125/night

Amenities: Express Start breakfast, indoor pool, business center


Main Street Inn

Distance from venue: 1.5 miles

Address: 205 South Main Street, Blacksburg, VA 24060

Phone: (540) 552-6333

Rate: $95-115/night

Amenities: Downtown location, continental breakfast, free WiFi


Parking Information:

Parking on Campus

Parking on Virginia Tech campus uses the ParkMobile app. Detailed instructions for downloading and using ParkMobile can be found at https://parking.vt.edu/parking/parkmobile.html

  • Zone code for Parking lots: 85101
  • Zone code for Parking garages: 85117
  • Parking options: 1 hr, 2 hr, or whole day
  • Whole-day parking cost: $8 (or $10 for some garages) + < $1 transaction fee

With proper payment on ParkMobile, visitors to campus can park at any parking spot on campus except for the Service or 24-hr F/S ones.

Closest Parking to Graduate Life Center:

Squire's Parking Lot and Architecture Annex Lot - These lots can fill up depending on the time

Perry Street Parking Garage ($10/day) - Always has spaces, but it's a 5-10 minute walk from the GLC


Town of Blacksburg Parking

The GLC is close to Blacksburg downtown, which offers the options of metered parking and garage parking.

  • Metered Parking Rate: $1/hr with a limit of 2 hours maximum
  • Kent Square Garage: Within 10-minute walk from the GLC