Reunion Lodging Options
Contact
Macalester Reunion1600 Grand Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55105 651-696-6295
alumnioffice@macalester.edu
Lodging
Want to relive your dorm experience? Stay on campus with your fellow classmates and be close to all of the weekend activities. Please note that rooms are booked on a first-come, first-served basis and are subject to availability. Just like in your student days, communal housing means there will likely be noise from your fellow alumni Reunion attendees. If you prefer to stay off campus, a list of nearby St. Paul hotels are listed below, some with special rates for the weekend. Additional lodging options are also available near the airport and the Mall of America, as well as online at Airbnb and VRBO.
On-Campus Housing
Rooms are available from 3 p.m. Thursday through 12 p.m. (noon) on Sunday. Space is limited. If you are hoping to stay on campus during Reunion we strongly recommend registering as early as possible for the best chance to be housed on campus. Registration for housing will be closed once all space has been filled.
Staying in the dorms, but arriving late?
Please call Public Safety staff at 651-696-6555. An officer will meet you at the west side of the Janet Wallace Fine Arts center (on Macalester Street, across from parking lot West 2) to give you the room key. In the morning, please check-in at registration to receive your reunion packet.
Costs
$125 flat rate per person for Golden Scots Housing: Classes of 1975 and earlier
$150 flat rate per person for General Housing: Classes of 1976 and later
Room Assignments
Rooms are assigned at the close of registration. You will receive your room assignment and key upon check-in. If you plan to share your room with another classmate, please contact them in advance to confirm their attendance. You will both need to list each other as your desired roommate in order to secure a room together. We work to group attendees by class year when possible to give you the best chance to reconnect and engage with fellow classmates.
A linen package, including sheets, blanket, pillow, and towels, is provided for each registered guest in a room. Those staying on campus will be responsible for making their own beds. All beds are twin-sized. Cribs are not available. Individuals will need to bring toiletries, hair dryers, iron, fans, alarm clock, etc.
Note that only George Draper Dayton is air-conditioned. George Draper Dayton has private rooms in suite-style accommodations and may share a bathroom and common area with suite-mates
Residence hall accommodations feature bathrooms down the hall from your room (except George Draper Dayton which has private/semi-private baths).
We do our best to accommodate requests, but please remember, it’s a dorm room and not a hotel, so plan accordingly.
Suggested Items to Bring
- Toiletries
- Flip-flops for shower
- Hair dryer
- Alarm clock
- Small fan
- Extra blanket or pillow, if needed
- Water bottle
- Sunscreen
- Bug spray
Frequently Asked Questions
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$125 flat rate per person for Golden Scots Housing: Classes of 1975 and earlier
$150 flat rate per person for General Housing: Classes of 1976 and later -
Rooms are assigned at the close of registration. When you arrive on campus you will receive notice of your room assignment and key. Space is limited. If you are hoping to stay on campus during Reunion we strongly recommend registering as early as possible for the best chance to be housed on campus. Registration for housing will be closed once all space has been filled.
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Check in for dorms are open Thursday through Saturday and reflect Reunion registration hours. Hours are listed below:
Check in for on campus housing:
Lowe Dayton Arts Commons, Janet Wallace Fine Arts CenterThursday, June 5: 3:00-7:30 p.m.
Friday, June 6: 7:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 7: 7:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.Check out for on campus housing:
All keys should be returned to the George Draper Dayton (GDD) hall office entry or Cafe Mac during the All-Campus Brunch by 12 p.m. (noon) on Sunday morning.Note that there is a $112 lost key fee and a $20 fee for all keys/cards not returned.
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Please call Public Safety staff at 651-696-6555. An officer will meet you at the west side of the Janet Wallace Fine Arts center (on Macalester Street, across from parking lot West 2) to give you the room key. In the morning, please check-in at registration to receive your reunion packet.
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You can request a specific residence hall or room – however it is not guaranteed. Room assignments for the overall class are based on the number of requests per class. Classes are housed in the same general area.
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All registrants will have the option to add in their housing preferences when using our online system and should list the name of the person that they wish to room with on the form. Please note that if the person you want to room with does not also request you, we will not place you in the room together.
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You can request a single room, or if you do not put the name of another person on your registration form, you will automatically be placed in a room on your own. There is no additional fee to be in a single room.
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A linen package, including sheets, blanket, pillow, and towels, is provided for each registered guest in a room. Those staying in the dorms will be responsible for making their own beds. All beds are twin-sized. Cribs are not available. Individuals will need to bring toiletries, hair dryers, iron, fans, alarm clock, etc. Note that only George Draper Dayton is air-conditioned. Residence hall accommodations feature bathrooms down the hall from your room (except George Draper Dayton which has private/semi-private baths).
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You will receive your keys upon check-in at the Lowe Dayton Commons, Janet Wallace Fine Arts Center.
All keys should be returned to the George Draper Dayton (GDD) hall office entry, or at Cafe Mac during the All-Campus Brunch by 12 p.m. (noon) on Sunday morning.
Note that there is a $112 lost key fee and a $20 fee for all keys/cards not returned.
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Just like in your student days, communal housing means there will likely be noise from your fellow alumni Reunion attendees. We try to group attendees by class year when possible to give you the best chance to reconnect and engage with fellow classmates. We have a limited number of rooms that face away from the action which may provide a quieter experience. These rooms will be available on a first-come, first-served basis for those who don’t mind staying in a more intergenerational setting. If you’d prefer the possibility of a quieter room, please indicate that preference in the registration housing section.
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If staying in a residence hall doesn’t sound appealing, check out one of these local hotels. (transportation between your choice of lodging and campus will be your responsibility).