AIIDE-09 Hotel Accommodations

AIIDE-09 Hotel Accommodations

AIIDE-09 has reserved a small block of rooms at each of the hotels listed below. Conference attendees must contact the hotels directly. Please identify yourself as a "Fifth Artificial Intelligence for Interactive Digital Entertainment Conference (AIIDE-09)" attendee to qualify for the reduced rates (see below for specific hotel instructions). Space is very limited in Palo Alto in October, so attendees are encouraged to reserve early.

Cardinal Hotel

Built in 1924, the Cardinal Hotel is Palo Alto's premiere historic lodging with a charming ambiance and the grace and serenity of days past. The gracious lobby still provides a delightful glimpse of Old Palo Alto. The hotel is conveniently located in the heart of downtown Palo Alto and is a short walk to many of the area restaurants and shops and just 1 mile from the center of Stanford University.

235 Hamilton Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Phone: 650-323-5101
Reservations
Website
Rates: $125 per night (standard room with private bath) / $70 per night (European style room with shared hallway bath)
Check-in: 2:00 PM
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Cut-off date for conference rate: October 5, 2009

All rooms are subject to applicable state and local taxes (currently 12%) in effect at time of check-in. Please refer to "AIIDE" when calling the hotel to make a reservation. A guarantee of all room charges is required by credit card at time of reservation. Cancellations must be made at least 24 hours prior to check-in. Cancellations made less than 24 hours in advance will result in the forfeit of one night's room deposit plus tax.

Creekside Inn

The Creekside Inn is a charming 136-room hotel nestled in a parklike, creekside setting, two miles from downtown Palo Alto and one mile from Stanford University. The hotel offers the following complimentary amenities: high-speed wireless Internet access throughout the hotel, evening wine hour, Town Car service within a 5-mile radius (7 AM – 9 PM), and parking.

3400 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA 94306
Phone: 650-493-2411 or 1-800-492-7335
Fax: 650-493-6787
Email: res@creekside-inn.com
Website (Group Code: AIIDE-09)
Rates: Friday – Saturday: $119 per night (Single/Double); Sunday – Thursday: $159.00 per night (Single/Double)
Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Cut-off date for conference rate: September 19, 2009

All rooms are subject to applicable state and local taxes (currently 12%) in effect at time of check-in. Please refer to "AIIDE-09" when making a reservation. A guarantee of all room charges is required by credit card at time of reservation. Cancellations must be made at least 48 hours prior to check-in. Cancellations made less than 48 hours in advance will result in the forfeit of one night's room deposit plus tax.

Sheraton Palo Alto

Located within walking distance of downtown Palo Alto and the Stanford Shopping Center, the Sheraton offers resort-style lodging directly across from Stanford University. The hotel features complimentary high-speed Internet access in the lobby and business center. Internet access is available in guest rooms for $9.95 per day. The Marguerite shuttle stops next to the hotel, as does Caltrain, which serves San Francisco and other Bay area destinations. Parking is $15.00 per day (valet) and $10.00 per day (self)

625 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Phone: 650-328-2800 or 1-800-325-3535
Fax: 650-327-7362
Email: SheratonReservations@pahotel.com
Hotel Website
Rates: $209 (Single/Double)
Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Cut-off date for conference rate: August 27, 2009

All rooms are subject to applicable state and local taxes (currently 12.07%) in effect at time of check-in. A guarantee of all room charges is required by credit card at time of reservation. Those calling in reservations must mention the AIIDE-09 conference in order to receive the group rate. Individuals may cancel their reservation up to 24 hours, by 6:00 PM, prior to their arrival date. Cancellations made after 6:00 PM will result in the forfeit of one night's room deposit plus tax.

Stanford Terrace Inn

The Stanford Terrace Inn is a boutique hotel conveniently located across the street from the southern end of the Stanford University campus. The hotel offers complimentary T1 Internet and WiFi access in all guest rooms, parking, complimentary continental breakfast, and a complimentary shuttle to local destinations with advance notice. The Stanford Marguerite shuttle stops in front of the hotel.

531 Stanford Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94306
Phone: 650-857-0333 or 1-800-729-0332
Fax: 650-857-0343
Email: reservations@stanfordterraceinn.com
Website
Please refer to Group number 1099
Rates: $169 per night (Single); $179 per night (Double)
Check-in: 2:00 PM
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Cut-off date for conference rate: September 13, 2009

All rooms are subject to applicable state and local taxes (currently 12 percent) in effect at time of check-in. A guarantee of all room charges is required by credit card at time of reservation. Cancellations must be made at least 72 hours prior to check-in. Cancellations made less than 72 hours in advance will result in the forfeit of one night's room deposit plus tax.