Accommodation at ICIP 2008

All reservations must be made by Monday, September 15, 2008. After that time any remaining rooms will be released back to the hotels.

Please make your reservations early as we have a limited number of rooms available in the San Diego area at the ICIP 2008 special rate. If the block is sold out, we will not be able to add additional rooms. Therefore, this block may not last until the release date of September 15.

Host Hotel: Marriott San Diego Hotel & Marina

Marriott San Diego Hotel & Marina
333 West Harbor Drive
San Diego, California 92101
Phone: 1-619-234-1500
Fax: 1-619-234-8678

The San Diego Marriott Hotel & Marina is sold out of rooms from October 11-15, 2008. For alternate hotel accommodations, please contact one of the other official ICIP venues listed below.

The conference room block begins on Thursday, October 9 through Friday, October 17. Should you require dates outside the block, please contract the Marriott San Diego by phone for availability. The group rate should apply, so be sure and tell them you are with IEEE/ICIP.

The San Diego Marriott Hotel & Marina offers the perfect blend of nautically inspired guest rooms and waterfront views. In the heart of America's Finest City, the San Diego Marriott Hotel & Marina truly represents the area's best location for business and leisure.

Conveniently located adjacent to the San Diego Convention Center, this four star hotel has access to the city's most popular sights from the World Famous Zoo and Sea World to the sparkling beaches. Situated near San Diego Bay, the views and resort atmosphere are unforgettable. A mere 10 minutes from the San Diego International Airport, the San Diego Marriott Hotel & Marina is the place to be.

The San Diego Metropolitan Transit System offers an old-town trolley that can take guests almost anywhere in the San Diego area. Trolley stations are located all over the city, specifically behind the Hampton Inn San Diego Downtown Hotel property. This would be a cheaper and more exciting way of transportation to the Convention Center. Maps, timetables and fares can be found online at the Transit System's website: http://www.sdmts.com/fares.asp

Residence Inn by Marriott® San Diego Downtown

Residence Inn by Marriott® San Diego Downtown
1747 Pacific Highway
San Diego, California 92101
Phone: (619) 338-8200
Toll Free: (866) 284-8960
Fax: (619) 338-8219

The Residence Inn San Diego Downtown hotel is an extended stay all-suite, apartment style hotel. Located in the heart of the downtown area on the Pacific Highway overlooking the San Diego Bay, the hotel is only two miles from the airport. A courtesy shuttle service is offered to the San Diego Convention Center, the airport, and to many other downtown San Diego locations. Little Italy is just a few blocks away along with many other shops and restaurants in the Seaport Village.

The Residence Inn is sold out of rooms on October 12, 13, and 15.

The Residence Inn group rate for ICIP is $179.00 for a studio suite. To make your reservation, CLICK HERE. Click on “rates & reservations”. Click on “check rates, availability and book your room online!” Choose date of check in and check out, number of rooms and how many guest(s) in each room. Choose room preference and then scroll down to Special Accounts. Enter the group code which is IEEIEEC and click continue. Choose your room type preference and click “continue”. Fill in the required sections and click “book now”. Please make a record of your confirmation number for your reference.

If you experience any difficulties in reserving a room at the Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown, contact Ana Urias at .

When making your reservation by phone: You will need to identify the IEEE/ICIP group name in order to make reservations and receive the group rate.

**Guests making reservation outside the dates currently blocked for ICIP 2008 or any reservation changes for the Hampton Inn San Diego Downtown or the Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown, must email their request to Alice Sestok for both hotel properties at: .

Hampton Inn San Diego Downtown

Hampton Inn San Diego Downtown
1531 Pacific Highway
San Diego, California 92101
Phone: (619) 233-8408
Toll Free: (888) 540-0907
Fax: (619) 233-8418

The Hampton Inn San Diego Downtown Hotel is located off Interstate-5, one mile from the San Diego International Airport. Located next to Little Italy, amenities include an outdoor pool, fitness center, complimentary airport shuttle service, and a daily complimentary full breakfast.

The Hampton Inn is sold out of rooms on October 12, 13, and 15.

The Hampton Inn San Diego Downtown group rate for ICIP is $159.00. To make your reservation, CLICK HERE. Click on “rates & reservations”. Click on “check rates, availability and book your room online!” Choose date of check in and check out, number of rooms and how many guest(s) in each room. Choose room preference and then scroll down to Special Accounts. Enter the group code which is IEE and click continue. Choose your room type preference and click “continue”. Fill in the required sections and click “book now”. Please make a record of your confirmation number for your reference.

When making your reservation by phone: You will need to identify the IEEE/ICIP group name in order to make reservations and receive the group rate.

**Guests making reservation outside the dates currently blocked for ICIP 2008 or any reservation changes for the Hampton Inn San Diego Downtown or the Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown, must email their request to Alice Sestok for both hotel properties at: .