ISA is partnering with two new venues for the 2008 Annual Convention. Conveniently located in the Union Square district of downtown San Francisco, the Hilton San Francisco is the official Headquarters Hotel. Directly across the street from the Hilton is the Parc Fifty Five hotel. Panels will be divided between the two hotels.
GROUP RATE HAS EXPIRED: The group rate at all the official convention hotels expired on March 4th. The group rates are no longer available. You may still make changes to existing reservations by contacting that hotels directly.
Other accommodations in the Union Square area may be found using online hotel search engines (search on Expedia, Priceline, Hotels.com, etc.) or by visiting the San Francisco Visitor's Bureau website at www.onlyinsanfrancisco.com.
All business meetings, receptions, and special events will take place at the Hilton San Francisco. Click here to see a map (PDF) of the conference hotels area (PDF).
HOTEL CONTACT INFORMATION
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| Hilton San Francisco 333 O'Farrell Street San Francisco, CA 94102 Phone: (415) 771-1400 Web: www.hilton.com |
Parc Fifty Five
Hotel 55 Cyril Magnin Street San Francisco, CA 94102 Phone: 800-697-3103 (415) 392-8000 Web: www.parc55hotel.com/ |
HOTEL ROOM RATES
The group rates are no longer available. You may still make changes to existing reservations by contacting that hotels directly.
- Rates are as follows:
- Single: $160
- Double: $191
Rates are excluding taxes, which are currently 14.05%.
Overflow Hotel #4
Hotel 480
480 Sutter Street
San Francisco, CA 94108
Phone: 415-398-8900
www (no online reservations)
Located on the historic Powell Street Cable Car line, this 30-story hotel offers guestrooms with bay windows, beds with pillowtop mattresses, and TVs with premium cable channels. Union Square is a block from this downtown San Francisco hotel, which is within a mile of Moscone Center and Fisherman's Wharf. Hotel 480 Union Square guests can dine at the bistro, relax in the lobby lounge, or enjoy Mediterranean specialties at Girasole.
Hotel Nikko: If you need to change or cancel your existing reservation, please contact the hotel directly at (415) 394-1161.
Grand Hyatt San Francisco: If you need to change or cancel your existing reservation, please contact the hotel directly at: 800-233-1234; Local (415) 398-1234
Student Housing Options:
ISA has contracted with Personality Hotels to provide a very limited number of hotel rooms at rates ranging from $105-$135 USD per night, plus taxes. There are 5 hotels, each with a block of 30 rooms, available for students, all within a 10-15 minute walk of the San Francisco Hilton.
Contact: 800-553-1900 / 415-351-4150
- Hotel Diva, 440 Geary Street, San Francisco, $135 single/double
- Kensington Park, 450 Post Street, same rate as Diva
- Maxwell Hotel, 386 Geary Street, $115 single/double
- Hotel Metropolis, 25 Mason Street, $105 single/double
- Hotel Union Square, 114 Powell Street, $115, single/double
TRAVEL INFORMATION
The city of San Francisco and the San Francisco Convention and Visitors Bureau have made it easy for you to travel to the 2008 ISA Annual Convention. Visit the San Francisco CVB "Only in San Francisco" website for online access to everything you need to plan your trip. Make your airport shuttle reservations, view public transportation options, view and make online reservations at city restaurants, download a city tourism guide and walking maps, and much more.
The ISA Convention hotels are located in downtown San Francisco , approximately 17 miles from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and 18 miles from Oakland International Airport (OAK).
Click on the link below to get started. We look forward to seeing you in San Francisco !
Visit the âOnly in San Francisco â tourism website at: http://www.welcometosf.com
GROUND TRANSPORTATION
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) lies just 14 miles south of downtown San Francisco. Approximate time to downtown ranges between 20-30 minutes depending on the time of day and mode of transportation. For complete information on airport transit, visit the Web site for San Francisco International Airport, www.flysfo.com. Here are some ground transportation options:
- BART: Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) is the fast, convenient and inexpensive way to get from SFO or OAK to meetings in San Francisco. BART to downtown San Francisco only costs $5.15 (SFO) and $5.30 (OAK) and takes just a half hour. They offer convenient ticket options that allow you to include BART airport transfer tickets in your meeting registration fees. BART can also provide you with logistical information to support your meetings local transportation needs. Fore more information click here.
- Car Rentals: Auto rental counters are located in the centralized SFO Airport Car Rental Center. Shuttle buses to the Rental Center depart from Upper Level outside curb every 5 minutes. The SFO AirTrain (an intra-airport people mover system) opened in 2003 providing even more efficient transportation to the Rental Center.
- Door-To-Door Services: Nearly a dozen door-to-door van services operate from all terminals at SFO. Fares average $10-15 per person.
- Taxi Services: Taxi service is available from SFO to downtown. Approximate fare to a downtown destination is $30-44. Taxis may add a $2.00 pass-through fee to all airport fares leaving SFO. Voluntary ride sharing for two or more persons with a maximum of three destinations is permitted.
- Fore more information on Bay Area transportation options, please see the Convention Information & Bookings website.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS FROM AIRPORTS TO HILTON
San Francisco International Airport
Distance from hotel: 17 mi.
Drive time: 30 min.
Directions: Take Highway 101 North and exit at 7th Street . Turn right on Folsom Street, then left on 5th Street . Turn left onto Ellis Street and follow to Mason. Garage entrance is on Ellis Street.
Transportation to and from the Airport
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Limousine USD 65.00
Super Shuttle USD 16.00
Subway/Rail USD 5.35
Taxi USD 41.00
Oakland International Airport
Distance from hotel: 18 mi.
Drive time: 40 min.
Directions: Highway 880 (West then North) towards San Francisco . Follow signs to S.F. and cross the Bay Bridge . Exit after Bridge on 5th Street . 5th becomes Cyril Magnin. Turn left on Ellis and follow to Mason. Garage entrance is on Ellis.
Transportation to and from the Airport
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Limousine USD 110.00
Super Shuttle USD 25.00
Subway/Rail USD 3.35
Taxi USD 45.00
SAN FRANCISCO DINING RESERVATIONS
The San Francisco Convention & Visitors Bureau has partnered with OpenTable.com to provide attendees with on-line restaurant reservations. A special web page allows attendees make reservations at a city restaurant prior to arrival or while in San Francisco . The service is instant, reliable and free.
Reservations for up to 25 persons can be made at certain restaurants if available.
Click this link, or copy and paste it into your web browser, to go to OpenTable.com:
http://www.opentable.com/promo.aspx?pid=181&m=4&ref=1162
AIR TRAVEL GUIDELINES
Here are the latest Transportation Security Administration (TSA) air travel guidelines. A number of airports around the world have introduced similar versions of these security measures: check with your airline before you pack your bags. Those of you flying out of the UK should check the Department for Transport website for changes in travel guidelines.
