Here is some general hotel information. I have been working with the ACB
conference chair to insure that anyone registering as a GDUI member, or as
being partnered with a guide dog, be given preference for rooms in the
Rochester Riverside Hotel. Of course lodging is a free choice matter so
check out the hotel information below and make your reservations early so as
to get the hotel you want! I also suggest subscribing to the convention
e-mail list. It has lots of great information.
Hotel Information:
Make sure to mention you are with the American Council of the Blind 2019;
rooms must be booked by June 7, 2019 to guarantee the convention rate.
There are guide dog relief areas at each hotel. If your dog prefers grass,
the Riverside has a large grassy area just outside the front door.
Although we will be using two hotels and the convention center, walking will
not be an issue since the spaces are compact, with no historical stairways.
The two hotels are across the street from each other. For safe and easy
crossing, there is an audible pedestrian signal at the corner. You can also
go between hotels via a walkway through the convention center where general
sessions and exhibits will be held. Other activities will be held in both
hotels.
First hotel: The Rochester Riverside Hotel.
(585) 546-6400
Rochester Riverside Hotel – American Council of the Blind Convention 2019
page.
Room rates are $89 per night (single or double occupancy, with an additional
$10 per person for up to four people). This room rate does not include tax,
which is currently 14%.
The Riverside has a grab-and-go counter, and their restaurant is Rocburger,
featuring build your own burgers, wings and decadent milkshakes!
Second hotel: The Hyatt Regency Rochester
800-233-1234
https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/new-york/hyatt-regency-rochester/roche?cor
p_id=G-ACBL
Room rates are $89 per night (single or double occupancy, with an additional
$10 per person for up to four people). This room rate does not include tax,
which is currently 14%.
At the Hyatt you will find Starbucks, Morton’s The Steakhouse (fine dining),
and the Hyatt’s restaurant The Street Craft Kitchen and Bar, which serves
breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Don’t lug a suitcase full of dog food for a week or run to a pet store when
you arrive in Rochester! Order food for your guide dog through ScoopMasters!
Once again this year ScoopMasters will provide and maintain our dog relief
areas.
If you would like to preorder dog food to be delivered to your hotel room
call Tim Stone at (800) 787-7667,
or order online at
Note from Tim: “It’s a simple form that asks for name, phone number, brand
and type of food. I will call to get the details within 24 hours and I will
accept payments at the hotel.”
Food must be ordered by June 15th to ensure delivery.”
This is a great service and Tim and Maria do an excellent job each year of
ensuring that our dogs have clean relief areas.