SIMR 2024 Logistics

Invitation letter is usually issued after completion of your registration. If you have special visa-related inquiries or need a letter to facilitate passport/visa application in advance, please contact us via unesco.imrr@mailbox.lboro.ac.uk with 'Visa Inquiry' in the subject line.

The conference will be held in the Edward Herbert Building (EHB), located at the centre of the Loughborough University campus.

There are a variety of hotels and accommodations situated on Loughborough University campus and around the local Loughborough area.

On-campus accommodation 

Burleigh Court Hotel

Burleigh Court Hotel is located at the heart of Loughborough University’s campus, Burleigh Court Hotel is 900m away from the conference venue, with easy access off campus to local countryside walks and Loughborough town. It offers a range of accommodation from comfortable suites to executive rooms. 

Off-campus accommodation 

The Link Hotel

The Link Hotel is 1.5 km away from the conference venue, with easy access to Loughborough town. It is well situated for those driving to Loughborough. It has a bar and restaurant to cater for all needs, and guests staying at The Link can obtain a day pass to use the gym, swim and spa facilities in the Burleigh Court Hotel. 

Premier Inn

The Premier Inn hotel is located in Loughborough town centre, 20 minute walk  from the Loughborough station, making it an ideal choice for those arriving by train. The Premier Inn features an on-site restaurant, and is very close to a host of other dining options in Loughborough town centre. Additionally, it is close to bus links for faster travel to and from the conference venue. The hotel is within walking distance from the beautiful Queen’s Park, Carillon and Aviary, as well as the Great Central Steam Railway Loughborough Station.  

Travelodge

The Travelodge hotel is located in Loughborough town centre, 20 minute walk from the Loughborough station, ideal for those arriving by train. The Travelodge is close to a host of dining options in Loughborough town centre. Additionally, it is close to bus links for faster travel to and from the conference venue. The hotel is within walking distance from the beautiful Queen’s Park, Carillon and Aviary, as well as offers a view overlooking the River Soar Canal. 

Quorn Country Hotel

Quorn Country Hotel is a country hotel located in the village of Quorn, just outside of Loughborough and close to the banks of the River Soar, it is perfect for those seeking proximity to nature without sacrificing home-from-home creature comforts. The hotel features a library bar and brasserie restaurant for relaxed and à la carte dining. Additionally, guests can book afternoon tea in their Orangery for a more traditional British experience. 

Quorn Grange Hotel

Quorn Grange Hotel is a country hotel situated on the outskirts of the village of Quorn, just outside of Loughborough, near Swithland Reservoir, offering opportunities for outdoor walks alongside the conference. It features a bar and restaurant for relaxed and à la carte dining, as well as the option to book afternoon tea, providing guests with a more traditional British experience.