PPC Summit San Francisco

Location

Marriott San Francisco Airport
1800 Old Bayshore Highway
Burlingame, CA 94010
Main Hotel Phone: 650-692-9100
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Our host hotel is located just minutes from the San Francisco International Airport, and 15 miles from downtown San Francisco.

The newly renovated rooms, many with magnificent bay views, offer high speed Internet access and a spacious work desk for the business traveler. All guest rooms feature the new Marriott Revive® bedding with down comforters and custom duvet covers, plush mattress toppers, and more, fluffier pillows.

San Francisco's reputation for outstanding dining extends to the Marriott's own JW's Steakhouse, which features outstanding cuisine and a comprehensive wine selection from the Napa and Sonoma wine country.

Accommodations

Room reservations for the Summit should be secured on or before Monday, April 28th, 2008. Call Marriott reservations at 800-228-9290 or 650-692-9100 or access the hotel reservations page to get the PPC Summit discounted room rate of $169 single/double. Rate is guaranteed only until April 28th or the PPC Summit room block is full. This is a very busy week in the city, so book your room right away.

Regular rates for self parking are currently $1.00 per hour with $20.00 maximum per day. Overnight guest self parking is $17.00 per day. PPC Summit attendees will receive a fifty percent discount off the prevailing rate. Be sure to have your ticket validated.

To reduce conference costs and keep registration fees reasonable, Alteract Marketing is contractually obligated to meet a commitment for a certain number of attendees to stay at the Marriott SFO. The sleeping room rates agreed upon between the PPC Summit and San Francisco Marriott are better than the website rates and very reasonable for airport properties. To get the most out of the Summit, attendees are strongly encouraged to use this highly rated hotel for their accommodations. In the event of a meeting cancellation, fees from third party suppliers will be the sole responsibility of each attendee and not the workshop organizers.

Travel Information

The Marriott San Francisco Airport Hotel is one mile south of the San Francisco International Airport (SFO). To drive to the hotel exit SFO International Airport and take Highway 101 South towards San Jose. Exit from Highway 101 at first exit, Millbrae Ave. East bound. Follow Millbrae Ave eastbound towards the bay which will end at Old Bayshore Highway. Turn right on Old Bayshore Highway. Our hotel is located 1/4 mile down Old Bayshore Highway on the left hand side. Turn Left at Mitten Ave into hotel driveway.

There is complimentary airport shuttle service available 24 hours a day to/from SFO International Airport. The estimated taxi fare is $7 USD (one way). BART is a great way to get to the hotel from downtown San Francisco.

When to Arrive, Weather and What to Wear

Bring your business cards and plan to arrive early and make the most of the networking opportunities associated with the PPC Summit. Meetings will commence on Monday, May 19 at 8:45 am with registration and a Continental breakfast beginning at 7:00 am. Look for the registration desk in the Ballroom Foyer. Plan to depart after the last session adjourns on Tuesday, May 20 at 5:00 pm.

Business casual dress is appropriate for all PPC Summit San Francisco activities. Temperature in hotel rooms can vary and air conditioning can be erratic. It is a good idea to dress in layers to be comfortable during the sessions, breaks and lunches.

The weather in May in the San Francisco Bay Area is fabulous and averages 67 degrees (F) high to 51 degrees low with 0.38 inches of rain.

Meals

Your PPC Summit registration fee includes most of your meals. Continental breakfasts will be served Monday and Tuesday mornings from 7:00 am. Refreshment breaks (morning and afternoon) and lunch are provided on the meeting days. If you have special dietary needs (Vegetarian, Kosher etc.), please indicate this on your registration form. The hotel is happy to accommodate your individual needs if notified in advance.

What to Do in San Francisco

San Francisco is often called "Everybody's Favorite City", a title earned by its scenic beauty, cultural attractions, diverse communities, and world-class cuisine. Measuring 49 square miles, this very walk-able city is dotted with landmarks like the Golden Gate Bridge, cable cars, Alcatraz and the largest Chinatown in the United States. A stroll of the City's streets can lead from Union Square to North Beach to Fisherman's Wharf, with intriguing neighborhoods to explore at every turn. Views of the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay are often laced with fog, creating a romantic mood in this most European of American cities.

Visit the official visitor site for San Francisco to learn more about local activities from museums and cultural events, to sporting competitions and nature hikes.