Area Information: Know Before You Go
Registration and Event Check-In
Hotel Information
Airport Information
Parking/Shuttle Bus/Taxi
Alternate Transportation
Hotel and Area Dining
Area Information and Things to Do
Area Transportation
Weather and What to Wear
Emergency Information
Registration Process and Event Check-In
Delegates who have already registered will check in at the Pre Registered Check In Counter. Upon check in, you will receive your badge, lanyard and all the essential information you will need for the 2009 Annual Meeting.
Delegates who have not yet registered or need to purchase tickets separately will go to the New Registration/Purchase A La Carte Tickets counter. The staff member at the counter will register you and provide you with your badge and all the essential information you will need.
Exhibitors should proceed to the Exhibitor Check In counter to receive their badges and all other information pertaining to Exhibits at the 2009 Annual Meeting.
Registration Hours:
Saturday 15.00 – 18.30
Sunday 07.30 – 18.30
Monday 07.00 – 17.30
Tuesday 07.00 – 17.00
Wednesday 07.30 – 17.00
Wear Your Badge: Your ISPE name badge is your ticket into all of the ISPE 2009 Annual Meeting functions. You will need your badge to enter the exhibits, education sessions, lunches and evening events, so please bring it to each function you plan on attending.
Hotel Information
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
One Market Place,
San Diego, CA 92101
Tel: +1-619-232-1234,
Fax: +1-619-233-6464
www.manchestergrand.hyatt.com
Hotel Reservations
Experience the best of the city at Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego. Boasting a spectacular waterfront location and lavish amenities, this unique urban resort offers a retreat the whole family will enjoy. Take in stunning views from the inviting pool area, play tennis, or be pampered in the serine Kin Spa. This luxury hotel in downtown San Diego is ideally placed to let you explore all this area has to offer. You merely need to step outside the doors to enjoy Seaport Village and cruises on the Bay, walk to the Gaslamp Quarter, visit the San Diego Zoo and SeaWorld then browse museums in Balboa Park. Discover the advantages of this San Diego resort, distinctively heralded among downtown San Diego hotels.
Check in: 15.00, Check out: 12.00
Amenities/Internet Service
- Internet access available in rooms for US$9.95 for a 24 hour period
- Wi-Fi available in hotel lobby for US$9.95 for a 24 hour period
- Business Center is accessible daily from 07.00 - 19.30
- Gift shop open daily from 07.00 - 22.30
- Outdoor pool and hot tub with view of the bay open from 06.00 - 22.00
- Kin Spa onsite offers body, facial and massage treatments and is open from 08.00 - 20.00. Contact +1-619-358-6699 for reservations (highly recommended)
- Tennis is available onsite for court rental cost of US$15/hour
- Eldredge Fitness Center open 24 hours; entrance cost is US$5 per single day, US$10 for 3 days, or US$15 for 5days
Rates
ISPE has negotiated a rate of US$276.96 single/double (including taxes). The rate is good until 12 October 2009 OR until the room block is full, whichever comes first. After that, rooms will be booked on a space-available basis, subject to the prevailing room rate. All reservations must be made through ISPE.
Airport Information
From San Diego International Airport (SAN) (7 minutes, 3 miles/4.83 kilometers):
- When exiting the terminals, follow the signs to Downtown San Diego and Interstate 5
- Stay in the right lane and this will deposit you onto North Harbor Drive
- Continue south on North Harbor
- Drive approximately 3 miles along the waterfront
- Go one block past the Seaport Village entrance (Kettner Boulevard)
- Turn right at Market Place into the Hotel's main entrance
Parking/Shuttle Bus/Taxi
Parking - Self parking is available for US$22 overnight and includes unlimited in/out access. Valet parking is available for US $32 overnight and includes unlimited in/out access.
Shuttle service - Express Shuttle is available for an approximate cost of US$8 per person. Please call 1-800-900-7433 or +1-619-591-0303 for reservations.
Taxi Service - available from the lower level curb of all airport terminals. Approximate cost US$10 – 13.
Alternate Transportation
Amtrak Train Station
Located only five blocks from Manchester Grand Hyatt, guests can travel from San Diego to Los Angeles with daily service approximately every two hours for US$40 round trip, unreserved. For scheduled service call +1-800-872-7245.
Hotel and Area Dining
Hotel Dining
Sally's Seafood on the Water - Enjoy a culinary experience unrivaled among San Diego seafood Restaurant, with a bayfront view! Sally’s features enticing seafood and turf, fresh sushi, and an impressive wine and sake list. Use this opportunity to interact with the chef at Sally's Chef's table for a truly unique experience. Open daily Monday - Saturday for lunch and dinner, Open Sunday for dinner only. For reservations, visit opentable.com or call +1-619-358-6740.
Room Service - available 24 hours
Area Dining
Gaslamp Quarter - visit the Gaslamp Quarter for over 100 restaurant options
Seaport Village - visit Seaport Village for the following options as well as several others
Buster's Beach House & Longboard Bar - Whether an ethnic dish or something more familiar like burgers and pizza, Buster infuses his food with the tastes of the tropics. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Edgewater Grill - Enjoy unobstructed views of the bay, Coronado Island and its bridge from an expansive outdoor patio. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Harbor House - Great city and harbor views are plentiful at Harbor House. Local draft beer, fresh seafood and premium steaks are too... There's even an oyster bar. Open daily for lunch and dinner.
San Diego Pier Cafe - This Village mainstay delivers super-fresh classics (shrimp cocktail, chowder) and specialties (fish tacos, ceviche). Steaks and burgers are available for those more turf than surf. Open daily for lunch and dinner.
Area Information and Things to Do
With its great weather, miles of sandy beaches, and major attractions, San Diego is known worldwide as one of the best tourist destinations. Its charming, historic neighborhoods such as the Gaslamp Quarter, Little Italy, Coronado, La Jolla, and Del Mar, are sought out by locals and tourists alike. Popular attractions include the world-famous San Diego Zoo and Wild Animal Park, Sea World San Diego, and LEGOLAND California. San Diego offers an expansive variety of things to see and do, appealing to guests of all ages from around the world.
San Diego Convention and Visitors Bureau
Best of the Web - San Diego
Area Transporation
San Diego Trolley
Simply cross the street to catch the trolley. It provides access to Fashion Valley, Mission Valley shopping centers, Old Town, Qualcom Stadium, throughout downtown San Diego and into East County.
Horse and Carriage
Rides are available within the downtown area departing from Seaport Village (Harbor House). Seaport Village hours are 12.00–23.00. Fares are approximately US$60 per half hour and US$95 per hour. Call +1-619-239-8080 for more information.
Weather and What to Wear
Meeting delegates are encouraged to dress business casual. Temperatures in November in San Diego range from highs of 70°F/21°C lows of 54°F/12°C. Temperatures in meeting rooms tend to be mild, a light sweater would be recommended. For current weather information, check weather.com.
Emergency Information
Weather Emergencies: ISPE, in conjunction with the Manchester Grand Hyatt and local authorities, has your utmost safety in mind. All attendees will be notified or the website will be updated should a weather related threat to the San Diego area. Weather information for the San Diego area is also available at weather.com.
On Site Emergency
In case of an on-site emergency, dial 911.
Local hospital: Mercy Hospital, +1-619-294-8111
Local Fire Department: San Diego Fire Department
San Diego Police Department: for non emergency +1-619-531-2000
If you have any other questions or concerns, please email Member Services at ask@ispe.org.