
Travel and lodging
All scientific, social, and business sessions will take place in the NEW Center at NEOMED, a 15-minute drive from all hotels. Shuttle service will be provided ONLY from the Kent State University Hotel.
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Park anywhere near the Kent State Hotel in downtown Kent for free after 5 p.m. and until 9 a.m.: Kent Parking Map
Lodging: A block of rooms has been reserved at the Kent State University Hotel, a 15-minute drive from NEOMED. To be guaranteed a room, please book ASAP.​
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Phone reservation: 330.346.0100 or 855.353.4031 (Toll Free)
Mention code NMC25 to get discounted rate
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If you are interested in sharing a room, this Google sheet provides a space to share your information and contact others.
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Other nearby hotels are available, including several on Interstate 76 at Ohio Route 43 (a ten-minute drive to NEOMED). No shuttle is available; you will need a vehicle to get to NEOMED.
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Park anywhere near the Kent State Hotel in downtown Kent for free after 5 p.m. and until 9 a.m.: Kent Parking Map
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Airports and Transportation
The closest airports are Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport and Akron-Canton Airport. Options for transportation to/from these airports include:
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Rideshare (Uber, Lyft). Generally available during daytime, but may be limited later in evening. We recommend reserving a ride. Prices ~$80-$100 to/from Cleveland-Hopkins to Kent State University Hotel
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Limousine services. More expensive, best for groups and confirmed reservations.
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Rockstar Limousine, 330-389-188 or rockstar_limo@yahoo.com, reservations up to 24 hours in advance, ~$165 including tip.
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A Star Transportation, 216-770-3360 or reservations@astartransportation.com, reservations up to 3 days in advance, $~185
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Free bus service for Saturday return to Cleveland-Hopkins Airport.
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Bus #1 will depart NEOMED Conference Center 12 p.m. for ~1 p.m. arrival at Cleveland Hopkins Airport
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Bus #2 will depart KSU Hotel 1 p.m. for ~2 p.m. arrival at Cleveland Hopkins Airport​
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Shuttle buses will run between the KSU Hotel and NEOMED.
Thursday, June 19
KSU Hotel to NEOMED 7:00 a.m.(~ 25 min)
KSU Hotel to NEOMED 7:30 a.m.
KSU Hotel to NEOMED 8:00 a.m.
NEOMED to KSU Hotel 5:15 p.m.
NEOMED to KSU Hotel 6:15 p.m.
Friday, June 20
KSU Hotel to NEOMED 7:15 a.m.
KSU Hotel to NEOMED 7:45 a.m.
NEOMED to KSU Hotel 9:15 p.m.
NEOMED to KSU Hotel 9:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 21
KSU Hotel to NEOMED 7:15 a.m.
KSU Hotel to NEOMED 7:45 a.m.
NEOMED to Cleveland airport 12:00 p.m. (~ 1h)
NEOMED to KSU Hotel 12:15 p.m. (~25 min)
KSU Hotel to Cleveland airport 1:00 p.m. (~ 1 h)
Ample free parking is available at NEOMED for those with cars.
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NEOMED location
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NEOMED is at 4211 St. Rt. 44 in Rootstown. See NEOMED on a Google Map.
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Map of the NEOMED campus​​

Kent State University Hotel
Questions?
For any questions, send a message to MARCConvention2025@neomed.edu.