Hotels at a Glance

CLICK HERE to view a list of hotels available in the hotel block.

Information for Hotel Reservations

CUR has negotiated discounted hotel rates for National Conference on Undergraduate Research attendees. Using the links below, you can review the hotel options, make real-time reservations through our secure hotel booking website, or contact our housing provider by phone, fax or email. 

You must make your hotel reservation through Orchid Events. Hotel reservations are taken on a first-come, first-served, space-available basis. Submit your request as soon as possible to maximize your chances of securing your preferred hotel.   

Orchid Events is the ONLY designated housing provider for NCUR 2026. Beware of companies misrepresenting themselves as affiliated with NCUR or the Event. For questions or special requests, please call 1-800-487-3700 or email help@orchid.events.

Deadline

All reservations must be received by March 20, 2026, to guarantee availability and conference rates.  After this date, reservations will be made based on availability, and hotels may charge higher rates. 

Ways to Book Hotel Reservations

Online: CLICK HERE (for new reservation OR to modify or cancel an existing hotel reservation) 

Telephone:  Agents available 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time, Monday through Friday

Toll-free (US):  1-800-487-3700

International:  +1 801-214-7279

Schools and Exhibitors Reserving a Room Block (10 or more rooms)

CLICK HERE and fill out a room block request form if you plan to book 10 or more rooms. Confirmation of rooms will be received within two weeks of form receipt.

Deposit

All reservation requests must be accompanied by a credit card guarantee for deposit of one night’s room and tax for each room reserved. Your credit card WILL NOT BE CHARGED during this initial stage and will be held as a GUARANTEE only.

Final Payment

Final Payment by Credit Card on File: If you are using the credit card used to book the hotel reservation and you will have the credit card in your possession when you check-in; nothing else needs to be done.

Final Payment by Credit Card not in your possession: If you are paying the final payment with a credit card not in your possession, you will need to request a credit card authorization form directly from your hotel. Please find preauthorization contacts HERE. If you do not complete a credit card authorization form before arrival, you will need to provide a valid credit card in your possession and with your name at check-in.

Final Payment by Check: Check payments should be mailed directly to your confirmed hotel. Housing payments sent to Orchid Events will be returned to sender. Please find mailing details and check due dates organized by hotel HERE. Please include your reservation confirmation numbers, attendee names, and arrival date with your check payment to ensure the check is applied to the reservation (s). Retain a copy of your check for your records. Hotels cannot and will not accept a check as a form of payment upon check-in.

Note on Tax Exemption: If you have tax exemption status, please contact the hotel directly for final payment calculation and documentation required.

Acknowledgments

Orchid Events will send reservation acknowledgements within 24 hours via email if booked online or by telephone. If you do not receive your acknowledgement in this time frame, contact Orchid Events.

Cancellations & Changes

Reservations cancelled after February 20, 2026 will be subject to a $50 cancel fee. One night’s room and tax will be charged by the hotel if cancellation occurs within 72 hours of arrival date.

Through March 20, 2026, changes and cancellations can be made online or by contacting Orchid Events via e-mail at help@orchid.events. After March 20, please contact your hotel directly to make changes and/or cancellations.

Questions or Special Requests?

For questions or special requests, please contact Orchid Events at 1-800-487-3700 or email help@orchid.events. Special requests are not guaranteed. Hotels will assign specific room types upon check-in, based on availability.

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