Stanford Conference Site

Conference Location

 

Conference registration and podium presentations:
Annenberg Auditorium
downstairs in the Cummings Art Building

Tutorial registration; breakfast, snacks, lunch
From the front of Cummings Art Building, go across Lasuen Mall to the other side of History Corner (#200 NE corner of Main Quad complex).

 

conference site map

 

If you're arriving by car:

From Highway 101:
Exit Embarcadero West. Continue west on Embarcadero. At El Camino, Embarcadero becomes Galvez. Go straight down Galvez until it dead ends at Serra St. Stop, park near the corner. Walk north on Serra St. towards the fountain. At the fountain, you will see Hoover Tower on your left. The building directly to the right of Hoover Tower is the Cummings Art Building. Annenberg Auditorium is part of this building. Follow the signs to the entrance of the auditorium.

 

From Highway 280:
Exit Alpine Road. At stop, turn right. At Junipero Serra, turn right. At Campus Drive East, turn left. Continue on Campus Dr. for a while; turn left on Serra and continue until it dead ends at Galvez. Serra St. Stop, park near the corner. Walk north on Serra St. towards the fountain. At the fountain, you will see Hoover Tower on your left. The building directly to the right of Hoover Tower is the Cummings Art Building. Annenberg Auditorium is part of this building. Follow the signs to the entrance of the auditorium.

 

Parking

Parking (free) is on Campus Drive just north of Galvez Street, about 1/4 mile walk to Annenberg Auditorium. Galvez Field is an unpaved parking area.

 

 

hotel map

Hotels

We have made special arrangements for our conference attendees at the following hotels. Please check again for updated information as we continue to negotiate for special rates with other local area hotels.


1. Cardinal Hotel
235 Hamilton Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Phone 650-323-5101
mail@cardinalhotel.com

Information about the accomodations and the location of the hotel can be found on the hotel website:
http://www.cardinalhotel.com

RATES
Standard rooms with private bath: $125.00 + tax per night
European style rooms: $75.00 + tax per night
The CSB2008 rates apply to arrival on August 25 for (4) nights, checking out August 29; a shoulder of (3) nights on either side is available if attendees require any flexibility in their booking.

BOOKING
Reservations for CSB2008 attendees can be made by direct link (no login needed) to the booking page.

CUT-OFF DATE
The allotment of CSB2008 rooms will be held until July 25, 2008. After this date, rooms will be booked upon availability up until the conference.

CANCELLATION
A one night fee will be charged for "no-show" reservations that are not cancelled by the attendee 72 hours prior to the check-in-date.


2. Hotel California
2431 Ash Street off California Street
Palo Alto, CA 94306
650-322-7666 X5
Email: managers@hotelcalifornia.com

Located close to the Marguerite route (free shuttle to Stanford campus). More information about the accomodations and the location of the hotel can be found on the hotel website:
http://www.hotelcalifornia.com

RATES
$92.50 single; $97.50 double

BOOKING
For reservations, call 650-322-7666 ext. 5 or email managers@hotelcalifornia.com

CANCELLATION
A one night fee will be charged for "no-show" reservations that are not cancelled by the attendee 72 hours prior to the check-in-date.


3. Sheraton Palo Alto
625 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94301
1-800-325-5335 or 650-328-2800
Email: SheratonReservations@pahotel.com

More information about the accomodations and the location of the hotel can be found on the hotel website:
http://www.starwoodhotels.com/sheraton/
property/overview/index.html?propertyID=214


RATES
$189 single or double plus 12% occupancy and .07% tourism tax

BOOKING
Call 1-800-325-5335 or 650-328-2800, or email SheratonReservations@pahotel.com
You must reference "Life Sciences Society/CSB 2008" to obtain the special conference rate.

PARKING
$10 self-park; $15 valet park per day

CUT-OFF DATE
Reservations can be made at the conference rate until July 24, 2008.

CANCELLATION
A one night fee will be charged for "no-show" reservations that are not cancelled by the attendee 72 hours prior to the check-in-date.


4. Stanford Guest House at SLAC
2575 Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025
650-926-5714
Email: guesthouse.stanford.edu

Information about the accomodations and a map is available at http://www.stanford.edu/dept/rde/guesthouse/

RATES
$89 single or double (tax exempt)

BOOKING
Call 650-926-5714 or email guesthouse.stanford.edu
You must reference "CSB Conference at Stanford" to obtain the special conference rate.

CUT-OFF DATE
Reservations can be made at the conference rate until July 26, 2008.

CANCELLATION
A one night fee will be charged for "no-show" reservations that are not cancelled by the attendee 72 hours prior to the check-in-date.


5. Stanford Terrace Inn
531 Stanford Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306
800-729-0332 or 650-857-0333
Email: reservations@stanfordterraceinn.com

Information about the accomodations and location is available on the hotel website: http://www.stanfordterraceinn.com

RATES
$155 single; $165 double
"Allergen-free" rooms are available.

BOOKING
Call 800-729-0332 or 650-857-0333, or email reservations@stanfordterraceinn.com
You must reference "CSB Life Science Conference 08, Group #1012" to get the special conference rate.

CUT-OFF DATE
Reservations can be made at the conference rate until July 15, 2008

CANCELLATION
A one night fee will be charged for "no-show" reservations that are not cancelled by the attendee 72 hours prior to the check-in-date.

 

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