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Why should you stay in the headquarters hotel?
Given the current economic situation, it is more important than ever that you stay in the conference hotel. It is by contracting sleeping rooms that we can significantly reduce hotel charges for meeting room rental.

When the sleeping rooms are not utilized, we face significant financial penalties. As a result, these penalties ultimately force us to raise registration fees and reduce amenities.

We strongly encourage you to stay in the conference hotel and appreciate your help in this endeavor.

HOTEL & TRAVEL INFORMATION

Hotel Reservation Discount Deadline Extended!

There are still rooms available at the special group rate! Reserve your room today.

HOTEL

USENIX has negotiated special rates for conference attendees at the Grand Hyatt San Francisco. Please make your reservation as soon as possible by contacting the hotel directly. You must mention USENIX or FAST to get the special group rate.

Grand Hyatt San Francisco
345 Stockton Street
San Francisco, CA 94108
Tel: (415) 398-1234
Fax: (415) 391-1780
https://grandsanfrancisco.hyatt.com/

Special Attendee Room Rates:
$239 single/double plus 14% tax
This rate includes free wireless.

Online Reservations
Click here to book your Grand Hyatt San Francisco hotel room at the special USENIX rate.

Note: When the rooms in the USENIX block are sold out, requests will be handled on a space-available basis at the hotel's standard rate. Make your reservations early!

Room Sharing
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DISCOUNT AIRFARE

JetBlueUSENIX has partnered with JetBlue to provide a 5% discount on your trip to San Francisco. Plan to book early for the best airfare discounts. Use the following information while booking your flights to receive the USENIX discount:

  • Meeting Promotional Code: FAST09
  • Discount: 5%
  • Valid Travel Dates:
    • Outbound: February 20–23, 2009
    • Return: February 27–March 2, 2009
  • Promo Code available until February 23
  • Discount Reservation Web Site

American Airlines USENIX has partnered with American Airlines to provide a 5% discount on your trip to San Francisco. Plan to book early for the best airfare discounts. Use the following information while booking your flights to receive the USENIX discount:

AIRPORTS & GROUND TRANSPORTATION

San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
(located approximately 14 miles from the Grand Hyatt San Francisco)

Shuttles can be found at the Domestic and International Terminals: Vans depart from the Departures/Ticketing level from the roadway center island at all terminals.
Fares range from $12 to $20 USD, per person, one-way. For more information about transportation to and from the San Francisco airport, please go to https://www.flysfo.com/web/page/tofrom/transp-serv/.

Taxi Service from SFO to the hotel will cost approximately $40.

Oakland International Airport (OAK)
(located approximately 20 miles from the Grand Hyatt San Francisco)

Fares for Shuttle Service range from $30 to $40 USD, per person, one-way. For more information about transportation to and from the Oakland International Airport, please go to https://www.flyoakland.com/.

Taxi Service from OAK to the hotel will cost approximately $60.

Driving Directions
From 101 North, merge into 7th Street. Turn right at Folsom Street. Turn left at 3rd Street. Continue on Kearny Street. Turn left at Sutter Street. Turn right at Stockton Street.

From 80 West (Bay Bridge), exit onto Fremont Street. Continue on Front Street. Turn left at Pine Street. Turn left at Montgomery Street. Turn right at Sutter Street. Turn right at Stockton Street.

Parking
The Grand Hyatt does not have a parking garage. However, the hotel does offer valet service to the Union Square garage. The day rate for valet parking is $15.00 for the first hour and $5.00 for each additional half hour, plus applicable taxes. Overnight parking is $49.00, plus applicable taxes.

There are also self-parking garages in the immediate area. The Grand Hyatt recommends the Sutter Stockton Garage, located one block from the hotel on Stockton Street. Rates are:

7:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m., Monday–Saturday After 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m. the next day
1st hour $2.00 1st hour $2.00
1–2 hours $5.00 1–2 hours $4.00
2–3 hours $7.00 2–3 hours $5.50
3–4 hours $9.00 Over 3 hours $7.50
4–5 hours $12.00 Maximum $33.50
5–6 hours $15.00
6–7 hours $18.00
7–8 hours $21.00
Over 8 hours $26.00
 

BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit)
BART service is available from both airports to the Powell Street BART station, which is a short three-block walk from the Grand Hyatt. BART operates a shuttle between Oakland International Airport and the Coliseum/Oakland Airport BART station. There is a single shuttle stop for both terminals, conveniently located between Terminals 1 and 2. The San Francisco International Airport BART station is located on the Departures/Ticketing level of the International Terminal, on the Boarding Area G side. BART is easily accessed from any terminal via AirTrain. BART trains depart approximately every 15 minutes until midnight. Service begins at 4:00 a.m. Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. on Saturday, and 8:00 a.m. on Sundays and holidays. To plan your trip, please go to https://bart.gov/.

Traveling to FAST '09 from outside the U.S.A.?
See detailed advice from the National Academies about visiting the United States.

ABOUT SAN FRANCISCO

San Francisco Convention and Visitors Bureau
https://www.sfvisitor.org/

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