HOST HOTEL

Marriott Oakland City Center

1001 Broadway

Oakland, CA 94607

Phone: (510) 451-4000

http://www.marriott.com/oakdt

   ACCOMMODATIONS

A block of rooms have been reserved at the Marriott Oakland City Center at a rate of $149.00 single/double occupancy, plus taxes, currently at 11%.  Participants must make their own lodging arrangements.  To receive this special rate, contact the hotel by April 15, 2008 and reference the “Open Source Grid and Cluster Conference.”  Attendees are advised to book early to secure this rate, as availability is not guaranteed. 

For reservations call:  1-510-451-4000.

Or, to make your reservation online CLICK HERE.  The conference code will be automatically entered on the reservation page.

   ABOUT THE HOTEL

Contemporary and accommodating, Oakland Marriott City Center is surrounded by the best of the Bay Area. With its commanding views of San Francisco and the Bay, Lake Merritt, Berkeley Marina and the Golden Gate and Bay bridges, you can absorb the majesty of Northern California - and experience its wealth of pastimes. From this renowned waterfront Oakland CA hotel, you can take a 12-minute ride on the BART subway to San Francisco. Explore the lush valleys of Napa and Sonoma wine country. Or discover Oakland, from Chinatown and world-class entertainment venues to museums, dining and shopping.

To unwind, there's a fitness center and outdoor pool. Fitness buffs can use the neighboring full-service Club One Fitness Center, available for hotel guest at $10 per day with room key

Parking at the hotel is:

• On-site parking, fee: 3 USD hourly, 22 USD daily
• Valet parking, fee: 26 USD daily

   TRAVELING TO OAKLAND

By Air: Oakland is conveniently located near three bay-area airports.  The closest, Oakland International Airport (OAK) offers travel via all major airlines including many low-fare airlines such as Southwest, JetBlue, SkyBus and USAirways.

By Train:  Three Amtrak train routes terminate in or pass through the Oakland station at 245 Second Street. For reservations or information, contact Amtrak at 1-800-872-7245 or go online at www.amtrak.com. The train station is 2 miles from the Marriott.

By Car: For door-to-door directions visit www.mapquest.com.

   GROUND TRANSPORTATION

Taxi

Oakland Airport (OAK) - 8 miles away from the Marriott Hotel Estimated one-way taxi fare: $30

San Francisco Airport (SF0) - 26 miles away from the Marriott. Estimated one-way taxi fare: $70

San Jose Airport (SJC) - 43 miles away from the Marriott Hotel. Estimated one-way taxi fare: $120

Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART)

The Bart Oakland City Center - 12th Street Station is directly across the street from the hotel. 

From Oakland Airport:  The Bart does not go directly into the airport.  A shuttle service, Airbart, is available to take passengers from the airport to the Bart station.  The drive to the station is approximately 15 minutes. Once on the Bart, it is a short 12 minute ride to the Marriott.  For schedules and rates go to: http://www.bart.gov/guide/airport/oak.asp

From San Francisco International Airport. There is a Bart Station in the San Francisco Airport.The ride to Oakland is approximately 30 minutes.  The fare is $5.65  For schedules and rates go to: http://www.bart.gov/guide/airport/sfo.asp

Shuttle Services

From Oakland Airport: Shuttle services are also available starting at $15.00 per person.  The BayPorter Express can be reached at 1-877-467-1800 and the City Express can be reached at 1-88-874-8885. 

   DRIVING DIRECTIONS FROM THE AIRPORTS

From Oakland (OAK)

• Hotel direction: 8.0 mi N
• Driving Directions: Exit airport. Take Hegenberger Rd to I-880 N. Exit Broadway and turn right. Go 3 blocks, turn left on 10th St. Make right turns around the block to hotel entrance.

San Francisco (SFO)

• Hotel direction: 26.0 mi NE
• Driving Directions: Take 101 North. Merge to I-80. Take 580 East off the bridge to 980 S. Take 11th/12th St. exit. Go 1 block, turn left. Hotel is at 11th & Broadway.

San Jose (SJC)

• Hotel direction: 43.0 mi N
• Driving Directions: Take I-880 North. Exit Broadway and turn right. Go 3 blocks, turn left on 10th St. Make right turns around the block to hotel entrance.

   RENTING A CAR

All major rental companies can be found at the Oakland Airport.  The following are at the recommendation of Marriot City Center.

Hertz (located in the carriage way on Lobby level of City Center):  510-451-3807 

A-1: 510-569-8900

Thrifty:  510-451-6333