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4th
Annual International Conference on "Engaging The Other:"
The
Power of Compassion November
12-15, 2009 San Francisco (San Mateo), California
USA
- The San Mateo Marriott
Hotel, is centrally located midway
between San Francisco and the Silicon Valley high-tech business center, making
it easy to sample the best of the Bay Area and Silicon Valley.
- Sitting
on 11 acres on the San Francisco Peninsula just minutes south of downtown San
Francisco, it is less than 30 minutes from Golden Gate Bridge, Chinatown, Pier
39, Alcatraz, Union Square, Fisherman's Wharf and Half Moon Bay
- The
hotel has convenient access to three airports:
San Francisco International Airport (approx. 10 minutes), Oakland Airport,
and San Jose Airport (see specific details below under "Travel").
A free shuttle is offered to and from
the San Francisco International Airport
Guest
Rooms:
-
477 newly renovated
guest rooms and suites -
State-of-the-art technology and amenities. Project your laptop
onto the 37" TV, use split-screen technology to multi-task, broadcast your
MP3 player through the TV's speakers, or connect your personal DVD player to the
TV. -
In-room wireless or high speed Internet access -
37" LCD TV with free cable channels. -
Large,
well lite work area -
Two-line dataport phones
with voice mail, message alert, and speaker phone. -
Marriott
REVIVE bedding. - Individual climte control, coffee maker, hairdryer,
iron & ironing board.
-
Complimentary USA Today newspaper delivered Monday through Friday
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Upgrading to suites and concierge room and
lounge amenities is available (see hotel for more details). - Check-in:
3:00 PM and Check-out: 12:00 PM (limited courtesy storage of luggage is available
during closing event on Sunday, 7th).
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Express check-in and check-out.
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Located minutes from downtown San Francisco, with
convenient access to three airports (San Francisco International Airport,
Oakland Airport, and San Jose Airport). - Daily Complimentary
Airport Shuttle service to San Francisco International
Airport (5:00 AM until 9:00 PM)
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Hertz car rental
office on-site -
Complimentary computer stations
linked to the Internet available to our participants available in the hotel business
center. - Full-service business center
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High-speed
Internet access from guests rooms and lobby areas (wired or wireless). -
On-site self parking at discounted rate of $8 a day for ETO
Conference guests (valet parking also available). -
Brand new, state-of-the-art fitness center featuring free weights,
cardio and resistance equipment -
Heated outdoor
pool, whirlpool, spa, and sundeck -
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Gift shop -
Marriott Rewards
offering points toward hotel stays, vacations and more, or frequent flyer miles
with your favorite airline program -

Extended
Stays in the San Francisco area:
The ETO Conference occurs
during a popular tourist season of the San Francico Bay, and participants
may wish to consider adding some time to their conference trip to
enjoy the climate and many attactions of a vacation in the area.
Further information on area
attractions is available through the San Mateo Country Convention
and Visitors Bureau website at: www.sanmateocountycvb.com
-or- the San Francisco Convention and Visitors Bureau website
at: www.sfcvb.org

TRAVEL
Location
and Travel Information:
The San Mateo Marriott Hotel
is located in San Mateo, California on the
San Francisco Peninsula, 10 minutes south of the San Francisco International
Airport (SFO). SFO is served by all major airlines.
Other nearby airports: Oakland Airport (just across the Bay),
and the San Jose Airport (less than 30 minutes south).
San Mateo is also accessible by the Cal
Train, and by car via Highway 101 and Highway 92 (see driving
instructions below).
By Air: the
ETO Conference Travel Agency is:
West Wind Travel, in
Sante Fe, NM
Phone: 800-283-0122 Local phone:
505-984-0022
Email: terry@westwindtravel.net
Contact agent: Terry Williams-Keffer
- Please identify yourself as an ETO Conference participant.
Complementary Airport Shuttle
Service:
Free transportation runs on a daily basis to and from San Francisco
International Airport (SFO) from 5:00 AM until 9:00 PM. The shuttle
leaves the hotel approximately ever hour on the hour (please contact
the hotel directly for the exact times). The San Mateo Marriott shuttle
picks up guests on the departure level of the airport, located above
baggage claim. A call from the courtesy phones at the baggage claim
area will ensure timely pick-up.
Direction By Car:
From the North and San Francisco International Airport (SFO):
Highway 101 South to Highway 92 West. Exit at Delaware Street and turn
right on Concar Drive which merges into South Amphlett Blvd. Hotel is
on the left.
From the South and San Jose International Airport:
Highway 101 North to Highway 92 West. Exit at Delaware Street and turn
right on Concar Drive which merges into South Amphlett Blvd. Hotel is
on the left.
From the East:
Highway 92 West, exit Delaware Street. Turn right on Concar Drive which
merges into South Amphlett Blvd. Hotel is on the left.
From the West:
Highway 92 East, exit Delaware Street. Turn left on South Delaware Street.
Right on Concar Drive which merges into South Amphlett Blvd. Hotel is
on the left
(click map for more detail)
 

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