Update Jan. 19: Our room block at the conference hotel (Hyatt) is already full, but we have secured more rooms at the conference rate at the nearby Crowne Plaza Hotel. It is a full-service hotel, newly renovated and within walking distance (less than half a mile) of the Hyatt:

Crowne Plaza Hotel
San Francisco-Intl Airport
1177 Airport Blvd.
Burlingame, CA 94010
1-800-411-7275 (reference code "LTR")

CONFERENCE HOTEL:

The conference hotel is the Hyatt Regency in Burlingame, California. Ideally located between San Francisco and Silicon Valley, the Hyatt Regency provides architectural beauty and gracious accommodations.

Hyatt Regency
1333 Bayshore Highway
Burlingame, CA
(650) 347-1234
(800) 233-1234
Web: www.sanfranciscoairport.hyatt.com

A room rate of $119 + tax (single/double) has been secured and parking is $16 per day for overnight guests. Reserve your room online to automatically receive the special rate, or call the hotel to reserve your room and reference the "CalABA Conference". Deadline to receive the special conference rate is January 21, 2006. After this date, rooms and rate are not guaranteed.

Hotel Services and Amenities. On the shores of the San Francisco Bay, the hotel is just two miles from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART). Downtown San Francisco is only a 20 minute BART ride away. Our hotel has received AAA’s Four Diamond Award and Meeting Planner’s Choice Award. Look forward to enjoying the restaurant, sports bar, deli or wine bar all located on site. The large open-air atrium provides an opportunity to socialize and network with other attendees. Other hotel features include wireless internet access, concierge services, fitness club, heated pool, business center, a free trolley to nearby dining and shopping, bayside jogging paths and a beautiful walking trial directly across from the hotel.

Transportation. The Hyatt Regency is located 2 miles from the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and provides a complimentary shuttle to and from the airport. Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) now serves both San Francisco International Airport and Oakland International Airport. Check www.bart.gov for schedules and stations. Those wanting to take BART from the hotel can catch the free shuttle to the SFO airport BART station. The local Burlingame Trolley takes you from the hotel lobby to nearby dining and shopping attractions in Burlingame. Hertz rental car services are also available on site in the lobby.