Cambridge Suites, 380 Esplanade in downtown Sydney
The Cambridge Suites Hotel is conveniently located in downtown Sydney on the waterfront. This all-suite hotel provides spacious accommodations with comfortable beds, free Wi-Fi, kitchenette and a hot/cold breakfast buffet.
The Cambridge Suites Hotel is offering a special conference rate of $139 per night plus taxes for single/double accommodation. Please take advantage of our online reservations via this link or call our reservations line directly at 1(800) 565-9466 and ask for the conference rate for the Canadian Society for Traditional Music Conference. To take advantage of the conference rate, please do so by August 20th, 2016. For more information about the hotel: www.cambridgesuitessydney.com
OTHER MAJOR HOTELS
Hampton Inn by Hilton telephone #: 902-564-6555 (connected to the Membertou Convention Centre and restaurant – pool on site) www.sydneyhamptoninnbyhilton.com
Holiday Inn Sydney telephone #: 902-562-7500 or 1-877-660-8550 click the link
OTHER HOTELS
Apart from the major hotels, several hotel chains are present in Sydney, including Days Inn, Quality Inn and Comfort Inn. To get in touch with them, delegates may simply do an internet search, using for example the words « Comfort Inn Sydney Nova Scotia ». Two budget hotels are also situated downtown:
Royale Hotel $50-$80 telephone #: 902-539-2148 (with kitchenette on each floor) www.royalehotelcapebreton.com
The Martin Arm’s – $80-$100 telephone #: 902-567-3311 (with microwave and mini-fridge) www.themartinarms.com
BED AND BREAKFAST ACCOMMODATIONS
In order to reserve a B&B, you will have to hurry, as these establishments generally have only 2 or 3 rooms. Prices at B&Bs usually include tax.
Bed and Breakfasts in downtown Sydney :
Paradise Found B&B $105-120 telephone Toll Free 1-877-539-9377 www.paradisefoundbb.com
Charming Victorian B&B $110-$115 telephone #: 902-564-0921 www.annsbb.com
Gathering House B&B $65-$100 telephone #: 902-539-7172 click the link
New Century Manor B&B $100 Suite including living room telephone #: 902-567-1300 click the link
Weary Gardener B&B Suite $130 telephone #: 902-270-2987 www.wearygardenerbedandbreakfast.com
Colby House Bed Breakfast $110-$125 telephone #: 902-539 4095 www.colbyhousebb.com
For those who have their own means of transportation, an economical solution would be to stay near Sydney, either at Howie Centre or Sydney Forks, or on the other side of the University at Glace Bay or Reserve Mines.
B&Bs within 10 Km of downtown Sydney:
Boot’s & Sassy’s B&B $85 telephone # : 902-564-9343 (Howie Centre) www.bbcanada.com/thekids
White Maples B&B $60-$70 telephone #: 902-564-4674 (Howie Centre) www.whitemaplesbedandbreakfast.com
Linden Tree B&B $74-$84 telephone #: 902-567-6244 / 888-567-6244 (Sydney Forks) www.resteasy.ca
B&Bs within 10 Km of Cape Breton University:
Vespers by the Sea B&B $75-$125 telephone #: 902-842-3511 / 902-537-0004 (Glace Bay) (an inn with a panoramic ocean view)www.vespersbythesea.com
Cedarwoods B&B $57-$65 telephone #: 902-849-4767 (Glace Bay)
Becky’s B&B $55-$95 Suite: $110 telephone #: 902-849-2974 (Reserve Mines) www.beckysbedandbreakfast.com