Venue
Monterey Conference Center and the
Portola Hotel & Spa
Fisherman's Wharf near Cannery Row and Monterey Bay Aquarium
Monterey, California
Conference attendees who choose to stay at the Portola Hotel & Spa enjoy a significantly favored rate on the hotel's luxurious rooms. Each attendee is sent a special discounted reservation form upon registering for the conference.
The Portola Hotel & Spa boasts numerous premium amenities for attendees and their spouses and families to enjoy.
Don't wait to book your room, as there are a limited number of rooms available at the discounted rate. You must reserve your room no later than October 18th to receive the discounted rate of $180 per night plus taxes (single/double).
There are two ways to book your room at the Portola Hotel & Spa:
1) Call the hotel directly at +1 888-222-5851
2) Book online
*No hotel cancellations will be accepted after November 8, 2009.
Transportation and Local Information
Which airport is most convenient to fly into?
Fly directly into Monterey's airport located just 10 minutes from the Portola Hotel & Spa. Other options include flying into San Jose International Airport, a one-hour drive from Monterey, or San Francisco International Airport, 90 minutes away by car.
What are my transportation options to the Portola Hotel & Spa?
Taxi service is available from Monterey airport. Car rentals are available at any of the three airports.
Shuttle service is also available to the Portola Hotel & Spa from both San Francisco and San Jose airports: click here to view the schedule and fees offered by Monterey-Salinas Airbus.
What is the weather like in Monterey during the Annual Conference?
Monterey’s climate is consistently mild year-round. Warm clear days and cool nights characterize November, which is the coast's sunniest time of year, with average high temperatures of 64 degrees fahrenheit (21 degrees centigrade) and average low temperatures of 47 degrees fahrenheit (11 degrees centigrade).
I would like to explore Monterey while I am there. Where can I find out more information about touring the city?
Additional information on Monterey and Monterey County is available at www.montereybiz.com/ and www.montereyinfo.org/