Overflow Hotel Accommodations

The room block at the DoubleTree by Hilton Battle Creek, the official conference hotel for the Fifth Annual Black Boys & Men National Symposium, is currently sold out. To accommodate additional attendees, additional lodging is available at the Hampton Inn Battle Creek.

Hampton Inn Battle Creek
1150 Riverside Drive
Battle Creek, MI 49017
Rate: $149 per night plus tax
Dates Available: June 10–12, 2026

To make a reservation, please call the hotel directly at 269-979-5577 and indicate that you are attending the Black Boys & Men National Symposium. A valid credit or debit card will be required to hold your reservation.

If you have questions or experience any issues with your reservation, please contact:

Benardo J. Dargan
[email protected]
616-405-9049

Planning your experience for the 2026 Black Boys and Men National Symposium? Use this page to get started. Below you'll find everything you need to prepare for your stay, from hotel rates and booking details to travel information and maps. The symposium will take place June 10–12, 2026, at the DoubleTree by Hilton in downtown Battle Creek, Michigan, where a block of rooms is available for attendees, making it convenient to stay, connect, and fully engage in the experience.

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Hotel Information

Newly renovated, the DoubleTree by Hilton Battle Creek provides the ultimate comfort meets convenience experience in the heart of Cereal City.

Symposium hotel room rate: $154 per night
Symposium dates: June 10 - June 12, 2026

Please note, reservations must be made by 5:00pm on June 1, 2026 to receive the discounted rate of $154 +tax.  If you prefer to make your reservations by phone, please call (269) 380-0320 and mention your Group Block Code (904).

Air Service

Battle Creek offers convenient air travel options through Battle Creek Executive Airport at Kellogg Field (BTL), located just 3 miles from downtown. It serves corporate aviation and is home to Western Michigan University’s College of Aviation. For commercial flights, the Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) is about 20 miles away, providing daily service to major hubs like Chicago and Detroit.

Maps

These maps can help you navigate to Battle Creek, explore city neighborhoods, downtown parking sites, hiking and biking trails, and the entire Michigan's West Coast region.

• Navigate to Battle Creek via Google Maps
• Battle Creek Transit Routes 
• Battle Creek Liner Park Map – 26 miles of paved trails connecting parks and downtown.
• Calhoun County Parks