Housing
Information for Hotel Reservations
The Council for Exceptional Children has negotiated discounted hotel rates for CEC 2026 Convention and Expo 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 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 for the best opportunity of receiving your hotel choice.
All reservations must be received by February 16, 2026, to guarantee availability and conference rates. After this date, reservations will be made based on availability and hotels may charge higher rates.
Online: CLICK HERE (for new reservation OR to modify or cancel an existing hotel reservation)
Telephone: Agents available 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time, Monday through Friday
Toll-free (US): 1-888-585-7422
International: +1-435-572-0623
CLICK HERE to submit a group block request for 10 or more rooms. Room block requests will be reviewed and confirmed within 7-10 business days of the request being submitted.
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. Hotels have the right to charge a deposit of one night’s room and tax per reservation on or after February 16, 2026.
Hotels require payment at check-in. If you will be paying with a company card but will not have the card with you, please contact the hotel at least two weeks prior to arrival for a credit card authorization form.
Hotels will place a hold on credit cards at check-in for incidentals. This fee differs by hotel but is usually $50 - $100 per night, per room. Unused funds will be released back to your credit card within 7-10 business days after check-out.
Orchid Events will send reservation acknowledgements within 24 hours via email if booked online or by telephone from [email protected] (please add this email to your contacts list). If you do not receive your acknowledgement in this time frame, contact Orchid Events. You will not receive a written confirmation from the hotel.
Any reservation cancelled within 72 hours of arrival date will be charged one night's room and tax.
Through February 26, 2026, changes and cancellations can be made online or by contacting Orchid Events at 888-585-7422 or e-mail to [email protected]. After February 26, 2026, contact your hotel to make changes and/or cancellations.
For questions or special requests, please contact Orchid Events at 888-585-7422 or e-mail to [email protected]. Special requests are not guaranteed. Hotels will assign specific room types upon check-in, based on availability.
CEC 2026 Roommate Match-Up
Are you looking for someone to help you defray the costs of lodging in Salt Lake City?
CEC has set up an online portal for attendees to share information with anyone wishing to share a hotel room within the housing block. Take advantage of the opportunity to cut costs even more by using the link below to join the list of people searching for roommates or view the current list.
Salt Lake City Hotels
AC Hotel
$242/Night
Double Tree
$225/Night
Hilton
$254/Night
Hotel Monaco
$249/Night
Hyatt Regency
$259/Night
Hyatt Place
$216/Night
Little America
$199/Night
Marriott City Center
$232/night
Marriott City Creek
$249/Night
Radisson
$209/Night
Parking Information
Hotel | Rate |
---|---|
Little America | Self parking and Valet for $18/Night |
Marriott City Creek | Self parking for $29/Night; Valet for $45/Night |
Radisson | Self parking for $22/Night; Valet for $32/Night |
Hyatt Regency | Self parking from $25; Valet from $37 |
Hyatt Place | Self parking from $15 |
Hotel Monaco | Valet for $42/day ($52 for oversized vehicles), with in and out privileges |
AC Hotel | $25/day |
Hilton | Self parking for $35/day; Valet for $45 |