Note: The Westin St. Francis is sold out for Friday, October 15 and Saturday, October 16.
The 2010 Annual Conference will be held at the Westin St. Francis in San Francisco, California. At the Westin St. Francis, nestled in the heart of San Francisco on fabled Union Square, San Francisco's storied past combines with its stylish present, creating an experience that is unique and revitalizing. As the only lodging destination located on Union Square, our Westin San Francisco CA hotel literally places you in the middle of the action.
Simply step outside, hop aboard one of the trolley cars pulling in, and enjoy a breathtaking ride to China Town, Alcatraz, or Fisherman´s Wharf. Or set off on foot for the Financial District or the steep avenues of Nob Hill.
Room Rate:
$219 for singles and doubles (excludes tax and service charges)
Hotel Address:
The Westin St. Francis
335 Powell Street
San Francisco, California 94102
Phone: 1-(415) 397-7000
Fax: 1-(415) 774-0124
Hotel Reservations:
To make your hotel reservations, please click here or call the Westin St. Francis at (415) 397-7000. Be sure to mention the SOCAP 2010 Annual Conference when making your reservations. Hotel cut-off date: September 22.
Alternate Hotels:
Due to the tremendous response of SOCAP members to the 2010 Annual Conference, the SOCAP room block at the Westin St. Francis is filling up quickly. Should your dates of travel not be available, SOCAP recommends the following hotel as excellent alternative options, which is within walking distance of the Westin St. Francis:
Sir Francis Drake
http://www.sirfrancisdrake.com/
(415) 392-7755
$209 for single and double rooms; request the SOCAP International room block
Airport Transfer Options from San Francisco Int'l Airport (SFO)
Private Car
The Concierge can arrange for a sedan or stretch limousine to meet you at your Baggage Claim Carousel. You will be met by a driver with a placard with your name on it at the baggage carousel for your flight, regardless of whether you have checked luggage or not. The cost for a sedan is $102.40. A 6 passenger stretch is $145.00. An international pick up will cost $145.00 for a sedan and $184.60 for a 6 passenger stretch limo. All rates are inclusive of tax and gratuity.
Super Shuttle
Follow the signs for DOOR TO DOOR SHUTTLES from the terminal to the 2nd level, which is one level up from baggage claim. From there, proceed to the middle islands where the blue shuttles with yellow writing are waiting. The cost of the shuttle is $16.00 per person and takes approximately 45 minutes to get from the airport to the hotel. The shuttle is a shared ride - it is not direct. You may also charter a shuttle for up to 7 passengers for $75.00. If you have a group of up to 9 persons you may charter a shuttle for also $75.00.
Taxi
From the terminal follow the signs to Ground Transportation. From there, follow the signs for TAXIS. The fare for taxi service between the airport and the St. Francis Hotel is approximately $45 and the travel time is approximately 30 minutes. Both are dependent on traffic, time of day and day of the week.
BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit)
From the terminal follow signs to BART. BART is adjacent to the International Terminal. From the Domestic Terminal it is about a 10 minute walk depending on which gate you are coming from or you may ride the AirTrain which is a free service. You will need to purchase a $5.15 ticket for BART. Board a Dublin/Pleasanton-bound train and get off at Powell Street, which is the 10th stop from SFO. The train ride from station to station is approximate 30 minutes. Visit www.bart.gov for a complete list of time schedules.