Hotel & Travel
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 10–13, 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.
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 13, 2026
Please note, reservations must be made by 5:00pm on May 27, 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