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AAC&U Annual Meeting
January 26-29, 2011
San Francisco

Hotel Information

UPDATE AS OF JANUARY 4:

As of today, the Hyatt Fisherman's Wharf does have rooms available. It's possible other hotels do as well, but we encourage you to call Fisherman's Wharf at 415.563.1234 (and mention AAC&U). The Hyatt Fisherman's Wharf is a short streetcar ride to the Hyatt Regency. See below for more information about this hotel and transportation.

We also encourage registrants to continue to try the Hyatt Regency, since cancellations do occur as registrants' travel plans change.

Please note that, although rooms may be available, the room rates will likely be higher than the AAC&U discounted rate available in the autumn.

If rooms are not available at the Hyatt Fisherman's Wharf or the Hyatt Regency, please check Travelocity.com.  On January 4, Travelocity had very good rates at hotels such as the Hotel Nikko and the Intercontinental – excellent hotels approximately one mile or less from the Hyatt Regency.

Please contact us at meetings@aacu.org if you have questions.

CONFERENCE HOTEL -- SITE OF ALL AAC&U ACTIVITIES

Hyatt Regency San Francisco
5 Embarcadero Center
San Francisco, California  94111
Hotel: (415)788-1234

For Reservations, please call:
(888) 421-1442

The Hyatt Regency is on the Embarcadero waterfront, within five minutes of Fisherman's Wharf, Chinatown, Union Square, Ghirardelli Square, North Beach and the Castro (either walking distance or by ferry, transit, cable car or streetcar).   All guest rooms offer Four-Diamond accommodations with a view of the city or the Bay. The hotel has a 24-hour complimentary fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment and is adjacent to a Waterfront path for walking or jogging.

A block of rooms has been reserved for AAC&U and ACAD meeting participants with the special conference rate of $214 for a single occupancy room and $224 for double occupancy.  Please be certain to tell the hotel that you are with AAC&U to receive this special rate. (The cut-off date for this rate is December 30, 2010.)

All conference activities and meeting sessions will take place the Hyatt Regency Hotel.

Additional Hotel Options

Anticipating that the Hyatt Regency—site of all conference activities—will sell out, AAC&U has reserved a block of rooms at three other hotels.  These hotels were selected to provide AAC&U registrants convenient options for lodging at a lower cost.  One is within easy walking distance; the other is considerably less expensive and easily accessible by San Francisco’s historic streetcars.  Both offer complimentary Internet service.

Le Méridien San Francisco
333 Battery Street
San Francisco, California  94111
415.296.2900

$209 single or double / complimentary Internet in guest rooms
Distance to the Hyatt Regency: 4 blocks / 5-minute walk / one-third mile

Le Méridien, a luxury hotel connected by a landscaped pedestrian bridge to the Embarcadero Center, is steps away from San Francisco’s main leisure attractions such as Chinatown and the California Street cable cars, with easy access to Fisherman's Wharf and Ghirardelli Square.  Accommodations are spacious, 100% non-smoking, and many offer sweeping views of the bay.

Hyatt at Fisherman's Wharf
555 North Point Street
San Francisco, California  94133
415.563.1234

$175 single or double / complimentary Internet in guest rooms
Distance to the Hyatt Regency: 15 minutes by streetcar; 30-minute walk / 1.7 miles

The Hyatt at Fisherman's Wharf, elegant and newly renovated, is located in the heart of the world-famous Fisherman's Wharf area, walking distance to Pier 39, the Cannery, and Ghirardelli Square.  San Francisco’s cable cars are available across the street, and the historic streetcars are one block away. 

Registrants staying at the Hyatt Fisherman’s Wharf can take one of the historic streetcars to the Hyatt Regency.  The streetcar stop is around the block from the Hyatt Fisherman’s Wharf and stops right outside the Hyatt Regency.  The 15-minute trip is just $2 and is available before 6:00 am to after midnight.  The walk along the Embarcadero is a pleasant one and takes about one-half hour.

Harbor Court Hotel
165 Steuart Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
 415.882.1300 or 866.792.6283
Please be sure to say you are with the Association of American Colleges and Universities (not AAC&U) to get the discounted rate.

$180 single or double
Distance to the Hyatt Regency:  3 blocks / 5 minute walk / .3 miles

A San Francisco boutique hotel located along the picturesque Embarcadero waterfront near the San Francisco Ferry Building, the Harbor Court Hotel reflects the style and energy of the neighborhood.  Many of the guestrooms feature stunning views of the San Francisco Bay Bridge and Treasure Island, and the hotel hosts a hosted wine hour each evening for hotel guests. 

Omni San Francisco
500 California Street
San Francisco, CA  94104
1-800-THE-OMNI  (800-843-6664)

$210 single or double / complimentary internet for Omni Select Guest Members
Distance to the Hyatt Regency:  5 blocks / 8-minute walk

The Omni San Francisco Hotel provides luxury accommodations in the heart of downtown San Francisco. This beautiful Nob Hill hotel is located right on the cable car line (which goes directly to the Hyatt Regency) and is only a short walk to Union Square.  The Omni San Francisco Hotel offers modern amenities in a boutique ambiance due to its Florentine Renaissance architecture. Built as a bank in 1926, the lobby is adorned with Italian marble, rich fabrics, and Austrian crystal chandeliers.

Transportation

The Hyatt Regency is 25 minutes from San Francisco International Airport.  Local travel options are as follows:

Lorrie's Shuttle
Operates 4:00 am-11pm, 7 days a week. Door-to-door service between SFO Airport and Hyatt Regency. Price is $16 one way per person. At the airport, look for the White and Green Vans with lettering that says "Go Lorrie's" at the shuttle pick up area. For information call 415-334-9000. Reservations are required for transportation from the hotel to the airport.

Super Shuttle Van Service
Operates 24 hrs/7 days a week. Door to door service between San Francisco and the SFO Airport. From the Airport, go to the upper level (median strip or courtesy island) and look for the blue and yellow van. Price is $17 one way. Call 415-558-8500. Contact concierge for further details. Rates are per person.

The BART
$8.10 each way - Exit at Embarcadero From San Francisco International Airport: Any San Francisco bound (north bound) train will stop at "Embarcadero Station". Hotel is located directly outside the station. Trains are available every 15 to 20 minutes. The hours of operation are: Mon to Fri - 4:45 am to 1:01 am; Saturday - 6:31 am to 1:01 am; Sunday - 6:08 am to 1:01 am.

Bay Porter
The price is $32 for the first person and $15 for each additional person. Green/white vans with silver letters - Hours: 3:00 am to 10:00 pm.
415-467-1800

Taxi: $40 - $45

Amtrak: Across the street at Ferry Building

Caltrain: At 4th and King (5 minute taxi ride, $6.00)

Local Transit System: MUNI rates - $2.00.

FROM OAKLAND AIRPORT
Bayporter 415-467-1800 or City Express 510-638-8830
Reservations are required for both services. Guest needs to specify which hotel they are staying at. $39.00 for the first person and $10 for each additional person. The Bart is approximately $3.80 plus $3.00 for AirBart Shuttle. Exit at Embarcadero.