Reserving Hotel Rooms

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:

If your campus department needs to reserve a block of hotel rooms (10 or more), please complete the room request form [PDF] and mail the completed form to roomblockrequest@syr.edu. Staff in Auxiliary Services will assist in reserving and confirming your block of rooms.

Hotel Skyler Bookings

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 ‘Done’ button
  • STEP 7: Click ‘Check Rooms & Rates’ button
  • STEP 8: Select hotel room type needed. If the Syracuse University rate is available, a blue bar will be shown above the room types. 
  • STEP 9: Guests must reserve the room with a credit card. A card will be authorized upon arrival for the full amount, plus incidentals; It will not be charged until day of departure. 

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, a credit card authorization form needs to be completed a minimum of 10 days prior to the reservation’s arrival with a copy of the credit card and photo ID. This information needs to be sent to: 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 11:00 a.m.
  • A complimentary airport shuttle is available from Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. through 3:00 p.m. Upon your arrival into Syracuse Hancock International Airport, please call the hotel at 315.701.2613 to arrange for pick-up. 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. Please ensure you know the policy for your reservation dates prior to booking.