Welcome to PolMeth XXXIX

Arrivals

Conference participants should plan to arrive in St. Louis on Wednesday, July 20, as the meeting begins early the next morning. Departures are recommended for the afternoon of Saturday, July 23 after the morning panels have finished.

Visitors traveling by air are encouraged to fly into St. Louis via the Lambert International Airport (STL). Note that Southwest often has the best fares. The fastest way to the WashU campus is a taxi or ride-share, which is typically around $30. There is also a public transit option (MetroLink) from the airport using a 2-hour transfer pass ($3). While the MetroLink is generally safe during the day, we recommend caution when travelling alone at night.

There is also an Amtrak and Greyhound station in downtown St. Louis (on 15th street). A taxi/ride-share or public transit take about the same amount of time from downtown to campus.

The nearest MetroLink stop to the Knight Center and Rutledge House on WashU campus is on the Blue Line at University City-Big Bend. The nearest MetroLink stop to the Moonrise Hotel is on the Red Line at Delmar Loop, but is also walkable from the Blue Line stop at Skinker.

Parking

The Charles F. Knight Executive Education and Conference Center has a substantial amount of parking on the fourth levels of the Milbrook Garage or the Snow Way Garage that is available on a first come, first serve basis. Parking passes are required 7 AM to 5 PM Monday-Friday and are $9 per day. All parking prices are subject to change without notice.

For the Moonrise Hotel, there is a free public parking lot directly behind the hotel.

There are no visitor parking garages near Rutledge House, but there are parking options available for $9 per day (pass required 7 AM - 5 PM Monday-Friday) on the main campus.

Lodging

Please note that all reserved lodging options are very limited, since we are unsure about attendance given the pandemic. If all options are booked, please email us at polmeth@wustl.edu.

These rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis and may sell out before the deadline. We strongly encourage booking early. The Society for Political Methodology does not handle individual reservations. Changes and/or cancellations to hotel reservations should be made with the hotel directly.

Knight Center

A block of rooms has been reserved at The Knight Center on the WashU main campus. It is also where the majority of the conference will take place. You can book by calling the number below (please mention the conference) or using the provided link:

• Rate: $139
• Deadline: June 29, 2022
• Phone: 866-933-9400
• Reservations: Click here

Moonrise Hotel

A limited number of rooms at a discounted rate have been arranged at the Moonrise Hotel, which is a few blocks from campus. You can book by calling the number below (please mention the conference) or using the provided link:

• Rate: $149-$179
• Deadline: June 30, 2022
• Phone: 314-721-1111
• Reservations: Click here

There will be a shuttle service in the morning and afternoon to and from the Moonrise Hotel and the Knight Center, or it is a pleasant 20-25 minute walk:

Dormitory Rooms

Rutledge House, a dormitory on WashU campus, has also been reserved for students. This is a suite-style dormitory with four bedrooms sharing a bathroom. You can book a room online. Note that, per WashU's policy, all guests in the dormitory must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (i.e. 1 shot of Johnson and Johnson or 2 shots of Pfizer or Moderna).

• Rate: $35 per person per night, plus a one-time linen fee of $17.50 and a one-time booking fee of $25.
• Deadline: June 5, 2022 (note the early deadline!)
• Website: https://washu.starrezhousing.com/StarRezPortalSPCS/
• Once on the website, click "Login" and then "Register". Once you have registered, click the direct link (also provided here) to book your room.