Lodging & Travel

The conference will be held in the Eastern Michigan University Student Center.

Lodging

Three hotels are available for the conference with special rates. Please be sure to mention SOTL Academy when you make your reservations. Space is limited at each location, so please be sure to reserve your room early.

Ypsilanti Marriott at Eagle Crest

1275 S Huron Street
Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197 USA
Phone: 1-734-487-2000
Fax: 1-734-481-0700

link to hotel web site
Conference rate = $129.00 (double or king)

 

Quality Inn

2455 Carpenter Rd.
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48108 USA
Phone: (734) 973-6100
Fax: (734) 973-6142
Toll-Free: (800) 973-6101

link to hotel web site
Conference rate = $85 single / $ 95 double

 

 

Below is a Map showing the 2 hotels with their relationship to the Student Center on the EMU campus.

hotel map

 

Driving Directions

From Detroit Metro Airport, Detroit & the east
Take I-94 West to Exit 183 (Huron Street). Turn right off the exit. Stay in the left lane past Michigan Ave. This lane will turn onto Cross Street at the next light. Follow Cross Street past the water tower to Oakwood. Follow Oakwood past the 2nd stop sign - the EMU Student Center will be located on the right and there is a Student Center parking lot adjacent to Oakwood.

From Flint & the north
Take US-23 South to Exit 37A (Washtenaw Ave East). Continue east on Washtenaw for approximately two miles. Turn left onto Oakwood. If you pass the water tower you have gone too far. Follow Oakwood past the 2nd stop sign - the EMU Student Center will be located on the right and there is a Student Center parking lot adjacent to Oakwood.

From Jackson & the west
Take I-94 East to Exit 183 (Huron Street). Turn left off the exit. Stay in the left lane past Michigan Ave. This lane will turn onto Cross Street at the next light. Follow Cross Street past the water tower to Oakwood. Follow Oakwood past the 2nd stop sign - the EMU Student Center will be located on the right and there is a Student Center parking lot adjacent to Oakwood.

From Toledo & the south
Take US-23 North to Exit 37A (Washtenaw Ave East). Continue east on Washtenaw for approximately two miles. Turn left onto Oakwood. If you pass the water tower you have gone too far. Follow Oakwood past the 2nd stop sign - the EMU Student Center will be located on the right and there is a Student Center parking lot adjacent to Oakwood.

Click here for a campus map of Eastern Michigan University.

Click here for information about the Eastern Michigan University Student Center.


Dining Options

Dining Options at and near Eastern Michigan University*
Shaded options are walking distance
Name Type Directions and Drive Time
Aubree's Bar and Grill
39-41 East Cross
Ypsilanti, MI 48198		 Bar and Grill 5 minutes east of EMU campus in Depot Town area.
Chick-Inn Drive Inn
501 Holmes Road
Ypsilanti, MI
734-483-3639		 Classic 50s-style drive-in 5 minutes east of EMU campus.
Dalat
100 & 102 West Michigan Ave
Ypsilanti, MI
734-487-7600		 Vietnamese 6 minutes drive east of EMU campus at intersection of Michigan Avenue and South Huron.
Emerald City
4905 Washtenaw
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
734-434-7978		 Chinese 7 minutes drive west of EMU campus on Washtenaw. West of Golfside.
Domino's Pizza Pizza delivery Immediately across from EMU campus
Freshens Smoothie Company Smoothies, confections Student Center first floor food court.
Lobby Shop Cold soft drinks, candy, snacks, yogurt, ready to eat sandwiches, frozen dinners, newspapers. Student Center first floor food court.
Golden Wall
421 West Cross Street
Ypsilanti, MI
734-482-7600		  Chinese 12 minute walk from EMU, east on Cross Street.
Haab's Restaurant
18 West Michigan Avenue
Ypsilanti, MI
734-483-8200		 American 6 minutes drive west of EMU campus on Washtenaw.
KFC Express Chicken Student Center first floor food court.
La Fiesta Mexicana
529 West Cross Street
Ypsilanti, MI
734-483-1666		 Mexican 12 minute walk from EMU, east on Cross Street.
Jimmy Johns Made-to-order sandwichs 12 minute walk from EMU, east at 537 Cross Street.
Panda Express Asian-style food Student Center first floor food court
Red Sea Restaurant
1785 Washtenaw Ave.
Ypsilanti, MI
734-547-9098		 Ethiopian 5 minutes west of EMU campus
Sbarro Pizza, breadsticks, speciality salads Student Center first floor food court
Side Track Bar & Grill
56 E. Cross St.
Ypsilanti, MI
734-483-1035		 Bar and Grill 5 minutes east of EMU. campus in Depot Town area.
Subway Made-to-order sandwiches Student Center first floor food court.
Taco Bell Express Mexican style fast food Student Center first floor food court.
Taqueria Jalisco
505 West Cross Street
Ypsilanti, MI
734-544-4412/4416		 Mexican food/delivery 12 minute walk from EMU, east on Cross Street.
Tios Mexican Cafe
2224 Washtenaw
Ypsilanti, MI
734-528-4444		 Mexican food/delivery 4 minutes drive west of EMU campus on Washtenaw. Across from Walgreen's Drugs.
Tower Inn
701 Cross St.
Ypsilanti, MI
734-487-2650		 American, Mediterranean, and pizza. Cross Street at southeast corner of the EMU campus. 10 minute walk from Student Center.
Tuptim Thai Cuisine
4896 Washtenaw
Pittfield Township, MI
734-528-5588		 Thai 7 minutes drive west of EMU campus on Washtenaw. West of Golfside, across from Burger King.
Wendy's Hamburgers and other fast food Student Center first floor food court.
 
*SOTL Academy is providing this listing purely a courtesy to its members. SOTL Academy has no direct affiliation with any of the establishments listed. Listing here does not constitute an endorsement of products or services provided. Although we believe the information is accurate as of posting, SOTL Academy can accept no responsibility for errors. Please thoroughly investigate the suitability of cuisine and the facilities before dining. This listing is primarily geographical, featuring those sites that are convenient to the Eastern Michigan University campus. For additional options and information, please refer to the other sources of information such as that published by the Ypsilanti Area Convention and Visitors Bureau and other reputable organizations.