Accommodations & Travel Resources

UPDATE: 7/20/26: The AOS 2026 Hotel UMass housing block is now full and dorm accommodations are extremely limited. Please contact UMass directly to secure housing or see Other Area Lodging options below to seek other housing options.

The AOS 2026 meeting will be held at the University of Massachusetts (UMass) Amherst in Amherst, Mass. USA. UMass Amherst has set up a lodging website for AOS 2026 registrants to secure their lodging for our meeting. Additional lodging is available at Hotel UMass.

See our Transportation page for information about air travel and ground transportation options available to you. Please see the section below on Accessibility needs.

Need a letter of invitation?

If you are a resident of a country outside of the United States and need a letter of invitation to the AOS 2026 conference for a travel visa application, please fill out our request form. Deadline for requests: 30 MAY 2026.

Please allow up to five business days for your request to be processed. Priority will be given to those presenting at the conference. 

Hotel UMass

Update 7/20/26: The AOS 2026 room block at Hotel UMass is now full. Please call to be added to a waitlist or seek another option for area lodging: Toll Free Telephone +1 877-822-2110; E-mail hotel@umass.edu

We have secured a limited number of rooms at the Hotel UMass for AOS 2026. Seated in the center of the picturesque UMass Amherst campus, Hotel UMass blends a tranquil countryside escape with the bustling energy of campus life, making it your ideal destination when staying in the area. Just an elevator ride from Campus Center meeting spaces and amenities, including the University Store and several newly renovated dining options, Hotel UMass offers unbeatable convenience. Note reservations are available online only: If you call to complete a reservation you will be directed to book online. Note: Payment for your stay at Hotel UMass must be made separately from your meeting registration payment.

University of Massachusetts Amherst Campus Lodging

Update 7/20/26: The AOS 2026 dorm accommodations are very limited at this time. Contact UMass at registration@umass.edu or 413-577-8102 to secure lodging or see the Other Area Lodging section below for other area housing options.

We hope you can stay with us during the AOS 2026 Annual Meeting being held at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, 3⁠–7 August 2026. Please call the number above or email UMass to secure your housing and learn more about area lodging options, campus information, amenities, parking, accessibility, and more. Note: Payment for your stay at UMass must be made separately from your meeting registration payment.

Campus Housing Options

There are two affordable on-campus residence hall lodging options available for AOS meeting attendees to book through UMass. The North Residential Apartments which offer single occupancy bedrooms in an air-conditioned, suite-style building. Each suite accommodates a total of 4 guests with 2 shared bathrooms and a common living and kitchen area. The other option is our traditional-style, non-air-conditioned residence hall rooms.

^*Note an administrative fee of 3% of your total charges will be added to your transaction plus an additional $15.00/per person housing registration fee.

Suitemate Requests 

Individuals or groups who wish to share the same residence hall suite (North Apartments only) must enter their suitemate requests on the registration page. There will be a clearly labeled box on the online registration form for this purpose. UMass Conference Services makes every attempt to accommodate all suitemate requests but there are no guarantees. Priority is given to early registrants. If no specific requests are received, we will assign you to an apartment with other attendees based on gender and dates of stay.

Room Cost Sharing

If you’re looking for a roommate to share the cost of lodging at AOS 2026: In your conference registration confirmation email, we will provide a link to the meeting Slack channel in your confirmation email, where you can join the #room_ride_sharing channel to connect and coordinate with other conference registrants to try to find a roommate. Note: Room cost sharing is only available for UMass North Residence Hall/Apartments and Hotel UMass.

Other Area Lodging

A variety of hotel chains offer their familiar comforts just a short 5⁠–10 minute drive from the UMass Campus on Route 9/Russell Street in neighboring Hadley, while charming independent inns and B&Bs dot the area, offering a true taste of Pioneer Valley living. Visit the UMass lodging website and click on Area Lodging to learn more about popular off-campus and lodging options in the greater area surrounding Amherst, including the estimated drive time to the Campus Center. Looking for something a little more unique? Click here for more options courtesy of the Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce. 

Area Accommodations: This information has been provided by UMass; the AOS has not contracted with any of the hotels listed below.   
A variety of hotel chains offer their familiar comforts just a short 5–10 minute drive from the UMass Campus on Route 9/Russell Street in neighboring Hadley, while charming independent inns and B&Bs dot the area, offering a true taste of Pioneer Valley living. Below are some popular lodging options, including the estimated drive time to the Campus Center. Looking for something a little more unique? Click here for more options courtesy of the Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce. 

AMHERST

• Amherst Inn: award winning historical Victorian bed and breakfast; 599 Main Street, Amherst; click here or call 413-253-5000 (9 minutes)
• Amherst Airbnb: over 8,000 guest reviews for places to stay in Amherst with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars; click here for available rooms and homes
• Black Walnut Inn: ranked #1 of 14 Amherst B&B and Inns; 1184 North Pleasant Street, Amherst; click here or call 413-549-5649 (8 minutes)
• Inn on Boltwood: a historic Amherst hotel with 49 unique guest rooms; 30 Boltwood Avenue, Amherst; click here or call 413-256-8200 (10 minutes)

HADLEY

• Courtyard Marriott: centrally located hotel with an indoor pool, fitness center, and a newly renovated lobby with evening bar service and dinner menu; 423 Russell Street, Hadley; click here or call 413-256-5454 (8 minutes). 
• Hampton Inn: provides a mix of value, comfort and convenience, with free hot breakfast, indoor pool and fitness center; 24 Bay Road, Hadley; click here or call 413-586-4851 (16 minutes)
• Homewood Suites by Hilton: offers studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom suites (including kitchenettes) and free hot breakfast; 340 Russell Street, Hadley; click here or call 413-387-0583 (15 minutes)
• Howard Johnson by Wyndham: conveniently located and pet friendly hotel with free continental breakfast, fitness center, and outdoor pool; 401 Russell Street, Hadley; click here or call 413-586-0114 (10 minutes)
• Comfort Inn & Suites: indoor hot tub, oversized vehicle parking, business center; 400 Russell Street, Hadley; click here or call 413-341-1556 (12 minutes)

DEERFIELD

• Deerfield Inn: historic hotel with excellent restaurant and tavern; 81 Old Main Street, Deerfield MA; click here or call 413-774-5587 (27 minutes)
• Red Roof PLUS+: easily accessible budget hotel with indoor pool close to Deerfield attractions; 9 Greenfield Road, South Deerfield; click here or call 937-328-1610 (19 minutes)

NORTHAMPTON

• Fairfield Inn and Suites: new state-of-the-art hotel located a short walk to downtown Northampton; 115A Conz Street, Northampton; click here or call 413-587-9800 (22 minutes)
• Hotel Northampton: historic hotel in downtown Northampton with two award-winning restaurants; 36 King Street, Northampton; click here or call 800-547-3529 (22 minutes)
• The Ellery: colonial-style hotel in downtown Northampton with newly renovated rooms and lobby; 259 Elm Street, Northampton; click here or call 413-584-7660 (25 minutes)
• Quality Inn & Suites: a well-appointed and conveniently located hotel with free hot breakfast, indoor heated pool, and fitness center; click here or call 413-341-1461 (21 minutes)

Have questions or need assistance? UMass is happy to help!
Please contact UMass Conference Services at registration@umass.edu or 413-577-8102.
Their office is open Monday through Friday from 8AM – 4PM ET (excluding federal and/or Massachusetts state holidays). All calls, voicemails and/or emails will be answered as soon as possible during our standard business hours. We look forward to hearing from you!

Cancellation Policy

Residence hall guests should cancel in writing directly with UMass Conference Services (registration@umass.edu). Cancellations received by the close of business (4 p.m. ET) on 17 July 2026, will receive a full refund of their fees less a one-night cancellation-processing fee and any administrative fees paid. Cancellations received after 4 p.m. on 17 July, including cancellations made after arrival and no-show reservations, will be ineligible for a refund. Visit the UMass lodging website to view further details about cancellation policies.

Accessibility

All four North buildings are fully accessible, with elevators in each building and automatic door openers with key card readers accessible to all floors. Accessible parking is also available near each North Apartment building. Guests with any accessibility and/or mobility needs should indicate such during registration. There will be a box on the registration form for accessibility needs. Special medical requirements and/or accessible access will be honored on an as-received basis. Due to space limitations, the University cannot guarantee the accommodation of all special requests but will make all attempts to do so. You will be contacted in the event that UMass cannot honor your accessibility needs or accommodation requests. For specific handicap-access information on dorms, suites or classrooms please contact UMass Conference Services at (413) 577-8102 or registration@umass.edu, or click here to view a campus accessibility map.