Venue and Accommodations
VENUE
The 40th Annual ISPNE Conference is being held at the Palace Hotel.
The Palace Hotel
2 New Montgomery Street
San Francisco, California 94105-3402
T 415 512 1111 F 415 543 0671
www.sfpalace.com
ACCOMMODATIONS
The ISPNE has secured a room rate of $239.00 + tax per night at the gorgeous Palace Hotel.
The number of rooms is limited so please reserve in advance. To secure the $239.00 rate, you must reserve your room by June 23, 2009.
Experience gracious hospitality on a grand scale at the iconic Palace Hotel. One of San Francisco’s most treasured landmarks, the hotel was built in 1875 to celebrate the West Coast boom. The Palace Hotel is located in the heart of the city, just steps away from Union Square, Chinatown, the Financial District and the Moscone Convention Center. The perfect location to take advantage of all that this beautiful city has to offer.
You can reserve a room via the ISPNE website or by contacting The Palace Hotel reservations desk directly at 888-627-7196. Request the ISPNE conference rate when making your reservation through the reservations line.
Reserve a room now!
PARKING
Parking is available at the hotel (pull in front of the hotel at 2 New Montgomery Street to valet or for directions by the parking staff):
• Overnight guests - $48 per 24 hour period with in & out privileges
• Valet parking - $48 with no in & out privileges
• Garage parking/hourly - $8 for the 1st hour and $10 for each additional hour for a maximum of $38 and/or 9 hours (no in & out privileges).
LOCAL TRAVEL
Directions to the hotel from the major entries into the city:
From San Francisco International Airport
Take U.S. Highway 101 North to Interstate 80 toward Downtown/Bay Bridge.
Exit onto 4th Street (the last San Francisco Exit).
Turn left onto Bryant Street.
Turn left onto 3rd Street.
Turn right onto Market Street.
Turn right again onto New Montgomery Street - the hotel is located on the right.
Travel time is approximately 30 minutes.
From Oakland International Airport
Take Hegenburger North to U.S. Route 880 North to Interstate 80 Bay Bridge.
Take the first exit Fremont Street.
Turn left on Howard Street.
Turn right on 3rd Street.
Turn right on Market Street, then take an immediate right on New Montgomery Street.
The hotel is located on the right.
Travel time is approximately 45 minutes.
From East Bay Hills
Take Interstate 80 West to the Bay Bridge/Fremont Street Exit.
Turn left onto Mission Street.
Turn right onto 3rd Street.
Turn right onto Market Street, and then turn right onto New Montgomery Street - the hotel is located on the right.
Travel time is approximately 40 minutes.
From Northern Wine Country
Take U.S. Highway 101 South over the Golden Gate Bridge and bear right onto Lombard Street.
Turn right onto Van Ness Avenue.
Turn left onto Post Street.
Turn right onto New Montgomery Street and cross over Market Street - the hotel is located on the right. Travel time is approximately 60 minutes.
AIR TRAVEL
More information to be provided.
AUTO RENTAL
More information to be provided.
AIRPORT TRANSFER
From San Francisco International Airport
It is recommended that you fly into San Francisco International Airport (Code SFO), which is an approximate 25-minute drive away from the hotel. The taxi cost for transportation to the hotel is $40-60.
For individuals who wish to take the train, the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) train runs between SFO and San Francisco every 15 minutes. Simply board the Dublin/Pleasanton train at the BART station. Exit the train at the Montgomery Street Station. The Palace Hotel is located at the corner of Market and New Montgomery Street, directly across from the train station. The total cost is $6. Travel time is approximately 30 minutes.
From Oakland International Airport
Oakland International Airport (Code OAK) is another convenient option for program attendees. It is an approximate 35-minute drive away from the hotel. The taxi cost for transportation to the hotel is $50-65.
