San Diego Training Series

17-20 November 2008
Courtyard San Diego - Old Town
San Diego, CA USA

Venue and Area Information - Know Before You Go

Hotel Information
Rates
Amenities/Internet Service
Hotel Dining
Area Dining
Airport/Transportation/Parking
Weather and What to Wear

HOTEL INFORMATION
Marriott Courtyard - Old Town
2435 Jefferson St.
San Diego, CA 92110
Tel: +1-619-260-8500 Fax: +1-619-297-2078
www.marriott.com/sanot  
Check in: 15.00
Check out: 12.00

Enjoy the perfect blend of old-world charm and modern comfort at the Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Old Town. Explore more than 150 restaurants, shops and historic sites beginning right outside the door. Tour a 300-year-old Spanish mission, or visit exquisite Victorian homes. The past isn't the only attraction near this beautiful San Diego California Old Town hotel; explore the wonders of marine life at Sea World or interact with rare and exotic creatures at the world-famous San Diego Zoo.

RATES
ISPE has negotiated a rate of $159 single/double at the above hotel. The rate is good until 20 October 2008 OR until the room block is exhausted, whichever comes first. After that, rooms will be booked on a space-available basis, subject to the prevailing room rate. For reservations, please contact the hotel directly.

AMENITIES/INTERNET SERVICE 

  • High speed internet access is complimentary in the lobby (wireless) and in guest rooms (wired)
  • On site fitness room with cardiovascular equipment and free weights; Fitness room open 24 hours a day 
  • Business center is open 24 hours 
  • Outdoor heated pool and whirlpool 
  • Golf Course nearby (3 miles) 
  • Spa nearby 
  • Convenience store is open 24 hours

HOTEL DINING
Gila House Restaurant – Enjoy California cuisine all day long. Gila’s offers easy access dining. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Room Service: 17.00 – 22.00

AREA DINING
Jack & Giulio's Italian Restaurant (0.12 miles/.21 kilometers) – This famous restaurant is a favorite of San Diegans. Known primarily for its scampi, this restaurant serves a variety of homemade pastas, veal, poultry, beef, and seafood specialties. Open daily for lunch and dinner.

Harney Sushi (.12 miles/.19 kilometers) – Hosting San Diego’s only sake bar, Harney Sushi is known for its award winning wines and world’s best sakes. In this unique dining establishment, experimentation mixes with celebration. Choose between 35 gourmet sushi rolls, specialty bowls, bentos, tempura and many other options. Open daily for lunch and dinner

AIRPORT/TRANSPORTATION/ PARKING
From San Diego International Airport (SAN) (8 minutes/4.5 miles/7.24 kilometers) –
Left on N. Harbor Drive. Left on W. Laurel Street. I-5 North to Old Town Ave. exit. Right on Old Town Ave. Left onto Jefferson Street. Hotel is 2 blocks on left.

Shuttle Service from airport to Marriott Courtyard Old Town is available complimentary, call from baggage claim area to request.

Taxi from the airport is approximately US$12.

Self parking is US$5/hour or US$15/day.

WEATHER AND WHAT TO WEAR
Meeting delegates are encouraged to dress business casual. Temperatures range from highs of °70F/21°C lows of °54F/12°C. Temperatures in meeting rooms tend to be chilly, so bring a jacket or light sweater.

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