Lodging and Travel
LODGING AND TRAVEL
We are holding a block of rooms at the Holiday Inn & Suites Duluth-Downtown by IHG, the conference venue, at a special conference rate starting on Sunday, October 25th until Sunday, November 1st. Room block held until October 7th, 2026 based on availability.
The lodging rate is $148 per night (discounted rate) for single or double occupancy, $158 for triple or quad and includes:
- Check in: 4:00 PM and Check out: 11:00 AM. Early check in and late check out, subject to availability.
- Complimentary Guestroom Wi-Fi
- Complimentary Wi-Fi in the meeting rooms
- Duluth International Airport (DLH) - Complimentary airport shuttle available; 06:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Complimentary Parking
- Complimentary Access to Fitness and Business Centers
Reservation Instructions
On line:
Here's the link to make reservations:
After you select the dates for your stay, click on “Rate Preference” and you’ll see Group Rate turned on and “RRF” in the Group Code box as in this screen grab:
If you’re signing on as a member of the Holiday Inn loyalty program, you may need to add our code, which is just RRF.
By phone: 218-722-1202
Mention that you will be attending the Raptor Research Foundation Conference
Start Date: Sunday, October 25, 2026
End Date: Friday, November 1 , 2026
Last Day to Book with Group Rate: Wednesday, October 7th, 2026
If you are coming early to participate in the field trips, Tuesday workshops, or the board meeting, or want to extend your stay to catch Saturday field trips, the hotel will extend the discount room rates.
If you have questions or need help with the link, contact the hotel via Phone: (218) 722-1202.
Other Lodging Options
If you are unable to stay at the location of the conference, Duluth has many options for lodging. Visit Duluth has a helpful listing here (including campgrounds and RV parks): https://visitduluth.com/stay/. Canal Park is also located a short distance from the hotel with other lodging options here: https://canalpark.com/lodging/
Other nearby hotels in downtown Duluth would be:
- Radisson Hotel Duluth - Harborview
- Canal Park Lodge
- The Suites Hotel at Waterfront Plaza
- Sheraton Duluth Hotel by Marriott
- Force on 5th Avenue Hotel
- Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Duluth Waterfront
Traveling to Duluth
Transportation Details:
Flights to Duluth are possible however there may be more affordable options flying into Minneapolis/St. Paul and taking a bus or rental car to Duluth.
Bus options from Minneapolis/St Paul:
Pickups and drop offs in Duluth are at:
Holiday Station Burger King
210 S 27th Ave West
Duluth, MN 55806
Please inquire about hotel drop off (for an extra $10 fee).
Landline Bus Company (picks up and drops off at the Duluth airport)
Jefferson Lines (picks up and drops off at the bus station in downtown Duluth, which is three blocks from the hotel)
Taxi options:
Holiday Inn & Suites Shuttle
Shuttle Information:
All shuttle requests can be arranged with the hotel’s front desk.
For flight arrivals, guests can call, upon landing, to request a shuttle pickup at 218 722-1202: select option 3.
When on property, guests can work with the front desk team to review availability and arrange shuttles.