18 - 21 October 2027
Rochester, NY, US

Hotel and Travel Information for Rochester

Providing information to help you make travel and hotel accommodations
A panoramic view of the Rochester, NY city skyline reflects in a calm river, featuring an arched bridge in the foreground, modern and historic buildings along the waterfront, and green trees lining the riverbanks under a clear blue sky.

Welcome to Rochester

Rochester is a thriving city with diverse culinary options, shops for everyone, and events year-round. Rochester combines small-town accessibility with big-city services. Amidst some of the most beautiful scenery in the United States, residents enjoy a housing market known for great bargains, short commute times, world-class cultural and entertainment offerings, and a fast-growing innovation economy poised to thrive in the 21st century.

Venue

Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside
Convention Center

123 East Main Street,
Rochester, New York, 14604

Travel information to help you plan ahead


Travel to Rochester

Rochester is a thriving city with diverse culinary options, shops for everyone, and events year-round. Further details on the following provided:

  • Airport information
  • Transportation
  • Parking

Get Rochester visitor information

Waterfall tourist attraction in Rochester, New York, USA

Travel information


Airport information

The Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) is conveniently located approximately 5 miles (15 minute drive) from downtown. 


Transportation from the airport 

From Greater Rochester International Airport to hotels and convention center

  • Taxi - $30 one way
  • Uber or Lyft - $25 one way

Parking 

Family care while attending the meeting


SPIE believes that individuals with significant caregiving responsibilities should have an equal opportunity to share their research and participate in conferences and symposia.

SPIE Family Care Grants are designed to supplement caregiving costs incurred by SPIE Members who are registered to attend an SPIE meeting. See hotel details in the reservation system to find hotels that offer onsite childcare. 

Find information and apply for an SPIE Family Care Grant

Don't forget your visa

Be sure to plan ahead and apply to get a visa if it is needed.