Lodging in New Haven is extremely limited for the weekend of October 1-4 due to some major events happening, including the Centennial celebration of the Whiffenpoofs. So it is crucial to make your plans early as rooms will disappear quickly.
We have a room block reserved under ODI SURVEY or YALE ASTRONOMY at the Clarion Hotel and Suites in Hamden for $129.99 per room. Reservations must be made by no later than Friday, Septmber 11 in order to get a guaranteed room. The Clarion is a short drive from the astronomy dept and a shuttle service is available.
Other options include the following downtown options (currently sold out, but empty room block rooms will be released on the 10th or 11th):
Other options may be found in the nearby towns of Hamden, East Haven, West Haven, Orange or Branford.