From Globalization to Global Community
Making Peace and Doing Justice in a Smaller World
Hotel/Lodging Information
We are also exploring additional options for overnight accomodation.
Gathering Hotel:
Ramada Plaza Hotel
20 Public Square
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701
570-824-7100
FAX: 570-823-5599
The Ramada, where some gathering sessions will be held, is next door to First UMC.
To make your reservation, identify yourself as a United Methodist Church and Society
participant and confirm the special rate of
Single: $65/night or Double $70/night (plus 6% tax).
Reservations should be completed by October 1, 2003 to be eligible for the special conference rate.
Less expensive accommodations are available at other motels a few miles from First UMC.
(We have no special arrangements with these motels, so plan to register early.)
Econo Lodge
1075 Wilkes-Barre Township Blvd.
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
717-823-0600
FAX: 717-823-3294
Location: Hwy. 309 at I-81 (exit 45)
Red Roof Inn
1035 Highway 315
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
717-829-6422
FAX: 717-820-7887
Location: On Hwy 315, just north of junction with Hwy 115 (exit 1), and about 1 mi. west
of I-81 (exit 47).
Low budget housing
There will be sleeping space (intended primarily for students) in
the church. There will be floor space for sleeping bags (you must bring
your own bedding -- none provided). Please contact us (Keith Benjamin: kjbenjmn@epix.net; 570-822-6817)
for details; space is limited. The cost is $5 per night, or $10 for the full conference.
Participants from Eastern Pennsylvania Conference, United Methodist Church may contact
Peggy Wood (Peggy.Wood@att.net, 610-331-9727) to arrange sharing a room.
(We would also welcome volunteers to coordinate room-sharing for other participants.)
Created: February 27, 2003
Last Updated: September 11, 2003