Syracuse University is home to the largest domed stadium on any college campus in the United States. Since the Carrier Dome opened in September of 1980, it has hosted numerous collegiate and professional sporting events as well as concerts and shows. As of December 2009, more than 27 million people have attended events in the Carrier Dome. Several hotels nearby provide convenient access for visitors attending events at the dome.
For fans visiting the Carrier Dome, the closest accommodations lie directly on Syracuse University's campus. With 236 guest rooms and suites and two restaurants, the Sheraton Syracuse University Hotel & Conference Center is a short walk to the Carrier Dome. This property underwent a renovation completed in October 2009 and guests can utilize the fitness center as well as an indoor pool. Club guests may enjoy the private Club Lounge, offering perks such as various beverages, hors d'oeuvres and complimentary business services.
Sheraton Syracuse University Hotel & Conference Center
801 University Ave.
Syracuse, NY 13210
315-475-3000
sheratonsyracuse.com
Located less than one mile away from the Carrier Dome, the Genesee Grande Hotel offers guests complimentary wireless Internet service in all of its 159 rooms and suites. With complimentary parking, and a gym outfitted with top-name equipment and flat-screen TVs, the hotel's goal is to make your stay perfect. Rooms are 100 percent nonsmoking, and the hotel is friendly for pet companions as well. The Genesee Grande's restaurant, the 1060 Restaurant, offers full breakfast, lunch and dinner menus, which change regularly.
Genesee Grande Hotel
1060 East Genesee St.
Syracuse, NY 13210
315-476-4212
geneseegrande.com
The Parkview Hotel, located less than one mile north of the Carrier Dome, offers the largest rooms in the downtown Syracuse area. All rooms and suites are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access, flat-screen televisions and digital cable. With 24-hour fitness and business centers, the hotel caters to business and leisure travelers alike. The hotel's coffee and wine bar, Stefon's Place, serves up an assortment of drinks, salads, sandwiches and quick bites. As with its sister property, the Genesee Grande Hotel, the Parkview is also pet friendly, and allows four-legged companions into its guest rooms and suites.
The Parkview Hotel
713 East Genesee St.
Syracuse, NY 13210
315-701-2600
theparkviewhotel.com
