Hotel and travel information for Rochester

Providing information to help you make travel and hotel accommodations
City of Rochester, New York

Welcome to Rochester

Rochester is a thriving city with diverse culinary options, shops for everyone, and events year-round. Rochester combines small-town accessibility with big-city services. Amidst some of the most beautiful scenery in the United States, residents enjoy a housing market known for great bargains, short commute times, world-class cultural and entertainment offerings, and a fast-growing innovation economy poised to thrive in the 21st century.

Venue

Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center www.rrcc.com/
123 East Main Street, Rochester, New York, 14604-1619 USA

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Travel information to help you plan ahead


Travel to Rochester

Rochester is a thriving city with diverse culinary options, shops for everyone, and events year-round. Look below for further details on the following:

  • Airport information
  • Transportation
  • Parking

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Tourist attractions in Rochester, New York

Travel information


Airport information

The Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) is conveniently located approximately 5 miles (15 minute drive) from downtown. 


Transportation from the airport 

From Greater Rochester International Airport to hotels and convention center

  • Taxi - $25 one way
  • Uber or Lyft - $15 one way

Parking 

Family care while attending the meeting


SPIE believes that individuals with significant caregiving responsibilities should have an equal opportunity to share their research and participate in conferences and symposia.

SPIE Family Care Grants are designed to supplement caregiving costs incurred by SPIE Members who are registered to attend an SPIE meeting, either in person or virtually. See hotel details in the reservation system to find hotels that offer onsite childcare. 

Find information and apply for an SPIE Family Care Grant

Don't forget your visa

Be sure to plan ahead and apply to get a visa if it is needed.