MRS Meetings



San Francisco Marriott and Argent Hotels
San Francisco, California
April 1-5, 2002

Lodging and Travel

Hotel Discounts   Airfare Discounts

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Car Rental Discounts

 
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To contact hotel guests: Please use the telephone and fax numbers listed below.



HOTEL DISCOUNTS

A block of rooms has been reserved for MRS meeting attendees at the San Francisco Marriott and Argent Hotels, 30 minutes from the San Francisco International Airport. When making your reservations, mention the Materials Research Society's meeting to receive the special rate.

Rooms are limited-reserve yours early!
See individual hotel listings for reservation deadline information.


SAN FRANCISCO MARRIOTT HOTEL Rooms still available! Call now!
55 Fourth Street
San Francisco, CA 94103

Phone Reservations: 415-442-6755 or toll-free 1-800-228-9290
Fax Reservations: 415-442-0141

Rate: $147/Single · $167/Double (plus 14% City Tax)
Deadline for Reservations: March 10

To make a room reservation at the San Francisco Marriott via the Internet:
Connect to the Internet and go to the following address: www.marriotthotels.com/SFODT/
Click on Reserve
Insert travel dates and the appropriate 7-character group code
Use one of the following group codes:
     - MRSMRSA for single or double occupancy (up to 2 people)
     - MRSMRSB for triple occupancy (3 people)
     - MRSMRSC for quad occupancy (4 people)
Click on Check Rates & Availability
If room is available, click on Reserve to continue
Specify preferences and click on Continue
Verify room preferences and click on Continue
Enter your personal information (Required fields are First Name, Last Name, Address, City, State/Province, Zip/Postal Code, Country, E-mail Address, Credit Card Information.)
Click on Complete Reservation
You will receive a reservation confirmation including a reservation number, e-mail confirmation, and a reservation summary displayed at the bottom of the page
 
If you have any questions or problems, please contact the Marriott directly as follows:
 
Kendra Thomas, Group Coordinator
kendra.thomas@marriott.com
415-896-1600, ext. 6842
 
David Escobar, Reservations Manager
david.escobar@marriott.com
415-486-8109
 
Marriott's Main Number:
415-896-1600


ARGENT HOTEL
50 Third Street
San Francisco, CA 94103

Phone Reservations: 415-974-6400 or toll-free 1-877-222-6699
Fax Reservations: 415-348-8207

Rate: $147/Single · $167/Double (plus 14% City Tax)


Courtyard by Marriott Block Closed!
299 Second Street
San Francisco, CA 94105

Phone Reservations: 415-947-0700
Fax Reservations: 415-486-6440

Deadline for Reservations: March 9
Cancellation Policy: 6:00 p.m. day of arrival



 To contact hotel guests:
      Marriott: Tel 415-896-1600; Fax 415-777-2799
Argent: Tel 415-974-6400; Fax 415-543-8268
Courtyard by Marriott:    Tel 415-947-0700; Fax 415-947-0800


DISCOUNTED AIRFARES AND CAR RENTALS
 

Airfare Discounts

MRS has negotiated discounted airfares with American Airlines and US Airways for the 2002 MRS Spring Meeting. To take advantage of any savings, please book your reservation at least 7 days in advance. To make a reservation, contact one of the following:
 

Gateway Travel Management
Corporate Meetings Department
Domestic Reservation Phone Number: Toll-Free 1-888-661-2613
International Reservation Phone Number: 1-888-661-2620
Group Code: G2169
 

American Airlines
    Phone: Toll-Free 1-800-433-1790
  Authorization Number:   A9632AR
  Group Name: Materials Research Society
  Destination: San Francisco, CA (SFO)
  Valid Dates: March 28 - April 8, 2002
  Discount Rates: 5%-10% off lowest published fare OR Zone fare, whichever is less

 

US Airways
    Phone: Toll-Free 1-877-874-7687
  Gold File Number:   19612090
  Group Name: Materials Research Society 2002 Meeting
  Destination: San Francisco, CA (SFO)
  Valid Dates: March 28 - April 9, 2002
  Discount Rates: 7%-12% off lowest published fare OR Zone fare, whichever is less




 

Car Rental Discounts

MRS has negotiated discounted car rental rates with AVIS for the 2002 MRS Spring Meeting. Please contact AVIS directly to make your car reservation as follows:
 

AVIS Rent-a-Car
    Phone: Toll-Free 1-800-331-1600
  AWD Number:   D006133
  Group Name: Materials Research Society
  Destination: San Francisco, CA
  Valid Dates: March 21 - April 15, 2002
  Discount Rates:   Daily rates range from $32.99 to $61.99
Weekly rates range from $139.99 - $265.99
Weekend rates range from $20.99 - $40.99
(rates are based on car class and car group)

Car rental reservations with AVIS can also be made through American Airlines if you are making your airline reservations through American Airlines. The same discounts apply.


 Local Transportation
The San Francisco Airporter service is available between the airport and downtown San Francisco hotels.
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 Parking
Parking is available at the Marriott and Argent Hotels and at nearby public facilities.


 Child Care
Check with the Concierge Desk at the individual hotels for a comprehensive roster of licensed and bonded sitters.


HQ Contact Information:

Member Services
Materials Research Society
506 Keystone Drive
Warrendale, PA 15086-7573
USA
E-mail: info@mrs.org
Telephone: 724-779-3003
Fax: 724-779-8313

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