Location:
Luxury and location converge in perfect balance at Hyatt Regency San Francisco, the only Four-Diamond downtown San Francisco hotel situated right on the Embarcadero waterfront. Guests will enjoy immediate access to both the Financial District and the city's most famous attractions. You'll find the historic Ferry Building on one side of the hotel, the ferry to Alcatraz and the Bay on the other, and stunning views all around. With so many options, you may choose to wander through Chinatown to Fisherman's Wharf, shop in Union Square or board the cable cars for a riding tour of the city. BART is also just steps from the hotel which can take you quickly over to Oakland and Berkeley.
The daytime average temperature for June is 68 degrees Fahrenheit with the overnight temperature averaging 53 degrees Fahrenheit. The chance of precipitation in June is very low.
Hotel:
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
5 Embarcadero Center
San Francisco, CA 94111
To make reservations, call the hotel at (415) 788-1234 or (800) 233-1234, or visit the Symposium website to book online. Be sure to mention the Sloan-C Symposium for the following discounted rates: $170 single/double, $195 triple/quad, excluding taxes and fees. Reservations must be made by May 18, 2009 in order to qualify for symposium discounted rates. Room rates include wireless internet connections.
Hyatt Dining & Entertainment
Eclipse Café
Enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner in this downtown San Francisco restaurant featuring classic interpretations of local cuisine.
13 Views Bar
13 Views cocktail bar offers 13 different views of adjacent Justin Herman Plaza and the Embarcadero waterfront.
Airlines and Airports:
San Francisco is serviced by two airports; one south of San Francisco and one south of Oakland. The San Francisco airport is closer to downtown, but only has one runway and suffers periodically from weather delays. Oakland tends to be less expensive compared to flying into San Francisco, and does not tend to have weather related delays. The Oakland airport shuttle is a little more expensive and there can be delays crossing the Bay bridge if you arrive during the morning rush hour or leave San Francisco during the evening rush hour.
Ground Shuttles:
Lorries Shuttle:
Operates 4:30am-11pm, 7 days a week. Door to door service between SFO Airport and Hyatt. Price is $15 one way per person. At the airport, look for the Red and Yellow Vans with lettering that says Lorrie's at the shuttle pick up area. For information call 415-334-9000. Reservations are required for transportation from the hotel to the airport.
Super Shuttle Van Svc:
Operates 24 hrs/7 days a week. Door to door service between San Francisco and the SFO Airport. From the Airport, go to the upper level (median strip or courtesy island) and look for the blue and yellow van. Price is $15 one way. Call 415-558-8500. Contact concierge for further details. Rates are per person.
The BART:
$5.15 each way - Exit at Embarcadero From San Francisco International Airport: Any San Francisco bound (north bound) train will stop at "Embarcadero Station". Hotel is located directly outside the station. Trains available every 15 - 20 minutes.
Hours: Mon to Fri - 4am to midnight Saturday - 6am to midnight Sunday - 8am to midnight
Bay Porter:
Price $26 for 1st person and $12 for each additional person. Green/white vans - Hours: 3am to 10pm
Taxi: $35 - $45
From Oakland Airport: Bayporter 415-467-1800 or City Express 510-638-8830, Reservations are required for both services. Guest needs to specify which hotel they are staying at. $28.00 for the first person and $10 for each additional person. Children 12 and under $7.00. City Express operates 24 hours per day. The Bart is approx $3.15 plus $2.00 for AirBart Shuttle. Exit at Embarcadero.
Parking:
San Francisco is best navigated by foot, taxi, or mass transit. Parking can be rather scarce and expensive. Indoor valet parking at the Hyatt is $50.00 per night plus tax with in/out privileges. Self Parking is available adjacent to the hotel in the Embarcadero Center. Cost is $7.50 per hour. Max $27 per day. Clearance 6'4". In and out privileges are not included. Garage is closed from 12 midnight to 7am. The hotel does not offer validation on any self park garage. Vans and oversized vehicles are subject to a $25 fee if using self parking.
Maps and Directions:
Directions From South Bay or San Francisco Int'l Airport (14 miles):
Take Hwy 101 North, follow signs to Bay Bridge. Before you cross the Bay Bridge, take 7th St. exit. Turn left on 7th St. Turn right on Market St. Continue 1 mile and turn left on Drumm St. Hotel is on the corner of Market St. and Drumm St.
OR
Take Hwy 280 North until it turns into King St. Continue on King St. and turn left at 3rd St. Continue on 3rd St. across Market St., where 3rd St. turns into Kearny St. Turn right on California St.
Turn left on Drumm St. Hotel is on the corner of Market St. and Drumm St.
From East Bay or Oakland Int'l Airport (19 miles):
Take Hwy 80 across the Bay Bridge ($4 toll). Take the Fremont St. Ext. Follow Fremont St. across Market St., where Fremont St.turns into Front St. Turn right on California St. California St. will dead end at Drumm St. Hotel is on the corner of Market St. and Drumm St.
From North Bay:
Take Hwy 101 South across the Golden Gate Bridge ($5 toll). Follow the signs to Lombard St. Take Lombard St. to Van Ness Ave. and turn right. Continue one mile on Van Ness and turn left on Clay St. Clay St. will dead end at Drumm Street, where you will turn right and continue one block to the hotel. Hotel is on the corner of Market St. and Drumm St.
