Accommodations
You can find information below about booking accommodations at nearby hotels or in one of the student residences on campus. Book early to make sure you secure a room at your favorite venue.
If you would like to find someone to share accommodations with, please join the BSC Trainee Discord Server: https://discord.gg/bkh8H4GZYx. On this server, you can meet other trainees, learn about upcoming events, and discuss research in biophysics. If you have any questions, please contact Sara Evans at sara.evans@dal.ca.
Residences & Hotels Location
Several bus lines link McMaster campus to the Hamilton downtown area where most hotels are located. Residences are on campus, within easy walking distance of the conference venue.
McMaster residences - **BOOK BEFORE MAY 10 FOR GUARANTEED AVAILABILITY**
McMaster University,
1280 Main St W,
Hamilton, ON L8S 4L8
Several types of accommodations are available, located in two separate student residences (Les Prince Hall or PGCLL):
Single room with 1 twin bed & 1 washroom (Les Prince Hall) 84$/night
Single room with 2 twin beds & 1 washroom (Les Prince Hall) 134$/night
Two rooms each with a double bed, connected by 1 washroom (PGCLL) $158/night
To book a residence room go to register.mcmaster.ca, create an account, click on "General Registration" then use the code "BIOSOC25". Detailed information on the registration procedure can be found in the document below.
Rooms are available for online registration until May 1.
Sheraton
116 King Street West
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, L8P 4V3
Tel: +1 905-529-5515
Preferential rate:
Each room: $169 + tax
Book this preferential rate on the following link before April 21, 2025: Book your group rate for Biophysical Society of Canada
Visitors Inn
649 Main St. West (Hwy 8 & 403)
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada L8S 1A2
Room with 1 King size bed or with 2 Queens: $129 + taxes for 1 person.
Each additional person $10 extra (up to 4 people per room).
This price offers free parking and free Wi-Fi.
Reservations can be made by calling the toll free reservation number 1-800-387-4620 and mentioning group name "Biophysical Society of Canada Annual Meeting".
Rooms can be booked until April 20, 2025.
Hampton Inn
Hampton Inn & Suites
7 Queen Street North
Hamilton, Ontario, L8R 2T9, Canada
McMaster corporate rates:
Single room: $149 + tax
Double room: $149 + tax
Booking Link: https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/deeplink/?ctyhocn=YHMHMHX&corporateCode=0002991387
The Laundry Rooms
18 Augusta Street
Hamilton, ON LN8 1P6
Special conference rate:
1 Bedroom suite (1 Queen bed) $ 229 + tax
2 Bedroom suite (1 Queen + 2 Twin beds) $329 + tax
For reservation at this rate use this link.
This concept hotel proposes suites that have a bedroom, a living area and a balcony and is located in a trendy downtown area.
