San José California

As the hub of Silicon Valley, San José has become a popular destination for tourists and business travelers. Visitors find many amenities in the City's revitalized downtown area including fine accommodations, world class restaurants and shops.

Information on visiting San Jose can be found at: http://www.sanjoseca.gov/visitors.html

The conference will be held at the

Hilton San Jose ( http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=SJCSHHF )
300 Almaden Boulevard
San Jose, California 95110
Telephone: +1-408-287-2100

The group rate at the hotel is $149 + taxes per night, just say you are with ASPLOS 2006. The easiest way to book is through the link on the registration web site. To ensure the conference rate rooms must be reserved by September 21.

Directions

The  Hilton San Jose hotel is accessible from freeway 101, 280 and highway 87. Located at the corner of San Carlos and Almaden Boulevard, connected to the McEnery Convention Center.

The hotel is 5 miles from the San Jose (Mineta) International Airport. Take Guadalupe Expressway South to the Park Avenue/San Carlos Exit. Turn left on Park Ave and continue to the second stop light and turn right onto Almaden Blvd. Go one block on Almaden Blvd and the Hotel is on the left side. A Taxi from the airport will cost approximately $15. The Super Shuttle from the airport also costs approximately $15. To use public transportation one can take the Valley  Transportation Authority (VTA) Airport Flyer shuttle (Route #10) from any airport terminal to the Santa Clara Caltrain Station, busses depart approximately every 15 minutes from 5 AM to midnight and are free. Then take a southbound Caltrain from the Santa Clara station to the San Jose Diridon station, the fare is $2.25 and must be purchased prior to boarding. It is approximately a one mile walk from the station to the Hilton San Jose. Walk south on Cahill Street which will turn left and become San Fernando Street. Continue on San Fernando street to Almaden Boulevard and turn right onto Almaden Boulevard.

The hotel is 35 miles from the San Francisco International Airport. Take 101 South to the Guadalupe Expressway South Exit. Take Guadalupe Expressway South to the Park Avenue/San Carlos Exit. Turn left on Park Ave and continue to the second stop light and turn right onto Almaden Blvd. Go one block on Almaden Blvd and the Hotel is on the left side. A Taxi from the airport will cost approximately $85. The Super Shuttle from the airport to the Hilton San Jose will cost approximately $45. To use public transportation from SFO go to the BART station in Garage D (use the AirTrain people mover from any terminal to get to the Bart Station). Take a BART train to the Millbrae station (Blue line to Millbrae), the fare is $1.50. At the Millbrae station follow the signs to the platform for southbound Caltrain. Then take a southbound Caltrain from the Millbrae station to the San Jose Diridon Station, the fare is $5.25 and must be purchased prior to boarding. It is approximately a one mile walk from the station to the Hilton San Jose. Walk south on Cahill Street which will turn left and become San Fernando Street. Continue on San Fernando street to Almaden Boulevard and turn right onto Almaden Boulevard.

Hotel Parking

Self Parking:       $14/day
Valet Parking:     $19/day

Some other Hotel choices in the Area

Crowne Plaza San Jose
408-998-0400
282 Almaden Blvd
San Jose, CA

Fairmont San Jose
408-998-1900
170 South Market Street
San Jose, CA

San Jose Marriott
408-280-1300
301 South Market Street
San Jose, CA

Sainte Claire Hotel
408-298-1234
302 South Market Street
San Jose, CA