Reserving Hotel Rooms

MAIN CAMPUS: SYRACUSE, NY

If your campus department needs to reserve hotel rooms for a candidate, visitor, or guest lecturer, the University has prepared a list of nearby hotels for your consideration:

NY/NJ METRO AREA: MANHATTAN, NY

Located on East 61st Street in Manhattan, the Joseph I. Lubin House is home base for Syracuse University’s New York City operations. The townhouse houses a full-time staff of nearly 20 professionals from several University departments and provides overnight accommodations to Syracuse University employees and faculty while in town on business.

In accordance with the Syracuse University Travel Policy Section 8(a)(2), University employees traveling to Manhattan for University business are strongly encouraged to utilize Lubin House for their lodging and event space needs.

Book overnight accommodations or event space here

Hotel Skyler Bookings – Step-by-Step Instructions

Booking at the Hotel Skyler with a Syracuse University Discounted Rate

  • STEP 1: Visit the Hotel Skyler booking page
  • STEP 2: Edit arrival/departure dates
  • STEP 3: Input number of rooms/guests (if necessary)
  • STEP 4: Click ‘Special Rates’ button
  • STEP 5: In pop-up window for Special Rates input corporate code: 2988404
  • STEP 6: Click Update
  • If the rate is available, a 10% discount will be extended. Guests must reserve the room with a credti card. A card will be authorized upon arrival for the full amount, plus incidentals and will not be charged until the day of departure.
  • Guests can also call the hotel directly at 315.701.2613 and give the agent the Group Code (2988404).

PLEASE NOTE: To be eligible for the discounted University rate, you MUST input your SUID number into the “Address 2” field while filling out the reservation contact information. 

To note when booking rooms at the Hotel Skyler:

  • A valid credit card is required to hold a reservation. If the credit card will not be present at the time of check in, book the reservation as outlined above, and then call or email us and we will send you a Sertifi link to complete. If the reservation(s) should be tax exempt, you just need to note that in the comment/note section.
    • The Sertifi process has the functionality to add multiple guests as well, so if you have multiple bookings, you can add them on one form.
    • You can also select what charges should be covered when completing the form.
  • Hotel Skyler Front Desk: Frontdesk@hotelskyler.com and Blade Turner: Bturner@hotelskyler.com.
  • New York State Tax Exemptions: If the guest is tax exempt, there are only two forms in NYS that can be accepted; ST 119.1 and ST 129.
    • ST 119.1 Form: The guest must use the business card that matches the corporation on the tax form. A copy of the credit card showing the last four digits and corporation must be presented with the form to be tax exempt.
    • ST 129 Form: Guest can utilize any credit card for method of payment, personal or business.
  • Guests are not considered tax exempt until all necessary forms are provided. If provided in advance, please provide a minimum of 10 days prior to the reservation to ensure a smooth arrival experience for the guest.
  • IMPORTANT BOOKING NOTE FOR SALES TAX: Hilton may offer a hotel reservation rate choice “Advance Purchase,” meaning it’s a non-refundable booking that includes taxes. The taxes are NOT refundable. Therefore, DO NOT choose the hotel reservation option.
  • Guest check-in is 3:00 p.m. and guest check-out is 12:00 p.m.
  • A complimentary airport shuttle is available from Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. through 3:00 p.m. Upon your arrival (once you have picked up your luggage) into Syracuse Hancock International Airport, please call the hotel at 315.701.2613 to arrange for pick-up. The shuttle driver will meet you by the green shuttle pickup stand. Return trips to the airport can be coordinated at the front desk, depending on the established departure schedule and available seating. For hotel transfers to campus, please check with the front desk as shuttle service is limited and based on availability.
  • Cancellation: Booking terms vary based on the reservation dates. A majority of reservations will allow for cancellation of the reservation if done 24 hours prior to arrival. High demand and special event dates will have alternative cancellation policies. Some special events may be fully guaranteed at the time of booking with no cancellation option. Prior to accepting the booking please ensure you know the policy for your reservation dates.  Your confirmation email will outline the cancellation policy, so be sure to look that over with each booking.