Acommodation
CSM 2008
» Conference Accommodations
Blocks of rooms have been booked for delegates on campus at:
-University of Calgary Conference Housing
-Best Western Village Park Inn
-QualityInnUniversity
With another major convention occurring in Calgary during the same time frame, delegates are encouraged to book early even if they have to cancel or change your reservation at a later date.
Click here for other hotels in Calgary.
NOTE: Please be sure when booking accommodations at these locations to reference the Canadian Society of Microbiologists so that you receive the special conference rates that have been negotiated.
» Best Western Village Park Inn
1804 Crowchild Trail NW Calgary (approximately 15 minute walk to campus)
Guests wishing to reserve accommodations for the Best Western Village Park Inn may do so by contacting the hotel by phone or by going to the following link and completing the requested information: http://www.villageparkinn.com/reserve.html. Please note that if you are using the on-line option, please be sure to reference the Canadian Society of Microbiologists in the comments section of the form.
Contact Information:
Phone: (403) 289-0241
Toll Free: 1-888-774-7716
Fax: (403) 289-4645
Web site: http://www.villageparkinn.com/
Room Rates:
Standard Room (one/two queen size beds) |
$159.99 plus tax |
Business Plus Room (includes hot buffet breakfast) |
$174.99 plus tax |
Release Date for Block: Sunday, May 18, 2008
Following this date rooms and rates will be based on availability.
» Transportation
The Calgary International Airport is well served by many international and domestic airlines with non-stop flights from Canada, the U.S. and overseas. It is also possible to reach Calgary by car or bus. Calgary has excellent east-west access along the Trans Canada Highway (Highway #1) and north-south access via Highway #2.
A taxi to "Motel Village" from the Airport will cost approximately $35.00 one way.There is a cab company affiliated with Village Park Inn that could charge cabs from airport to the hotel at a less rate then typical going rate. At the Calgary Airport, the delegate should ask for Red Top Taxi at the taxi stand. The charge is $30.10 from the airport to Village Park Inn. Upon arrival at the hotel the driver will provide the delegate with a voucher and the charge will be posted to the room bill.
Upon departure, the guest will inform the front desk that they need a taxi to the airport, and again the front desk will provide the voucher and the charge will be posted to their bill. The fare to the airport is $28.10.You will not need a car during the conference, but if you are renting a car, a few companies located at the Airport or downtown include:
Budget: 1-800-268-8900
Avis: 1-800-879-2847
Hertz: 1-800-263-0600
Thrifty: 1-800-367-2277
Enterprise: 1-800-736-8222
Parking is available for Free on campus for Conference Housing guests and in designated pay lots for other delegates who will be coming to campus for the conference. Parking is available free of charge for guests staying at the Best Western Village Park Inn.
» Housing for the Conference
University of Calgary Conference Housing
3456- 24th Avenue NW Calgary
Phone: (403) 220-3203
Toll Free: 1-877-498-3203
Fax: (403) 220-6760
Email: conference.housing@ucalgary.ca
Web site: http://www.ucalgary.ca/residence/guestaccommodation/
There are four types of accommodation reserved for the Canadian Society of Microbiologists: 4 bedroom apartments, studio apartments, traditional style dormitory rooms, as well as hotel suites.
Room Rates are:
4 bedroom apartment (single/shared room) |
$200.00/apartment plus tax |
2 bedroom apartment (single/shared room) |
$100.00/apartment plus tax |
Studio apartment (single/shared room) |
$75.00/apartment plus tax |
Traditional style dormitory (single/shared room) |
$49.50/dorm room plus tax |
Hotel Suites |
$125.00 plus tax |
Following this date rooms and rates will be based on availability
» Quality Inn University
2359 Banff Trail NW Calgary (approximately 15 minute walk to campus)
Guests wishing to reserve accommodations for the Quality Inn University may do so by contacting the hotel by phone or email.
Please reference Group Number 102281 (Canadian Society of Microbiologists.) when making reservations.
Contact Information:
Rosalind Warren, Sales Manager
Phone: (403) 338-4401
Toll Free: 1-800-661-4667
Email: marketing@qualityinnuofc.com
Fax: (403) 282-1241
Web site: http://www.qualityinnuofc.com/
Standard Room June 8 & 9, 2008 includes Continental Breakfast |
$149.00 plus tax |
Standard Room June 10 & 11, 2008 includes Continental Breakfast |
$189.00 plus tax |
Release Date for Block: Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Following this date rooms and rates will be based on availability.
» Calgary, Alberta
Calgary is a safe, clean and vibrant multi-cultural city with a population of over 900,000 citizens serviced by an international airport with direct world-wide flights. Located in the foothills of the magnificent Rocky Mountains, Calgary is a prime destination for experiencing the sophistication of a dynamic urban center and the thrill of a backcountry adventure. Outstanding attractions include the Calgary Zoo, Heritage Park, the Glenbow Museum, and Olympic venues such as the Speed Skating Oval and Canada Olympic Park. The famous Calgary Stampede, held every year in July, attracts more than one million visitors. The spectacular resorts of Banff, Lake Louise and Alberta’s Kananaskis Country are an hour’s drive from Calgary and offer visitors a broad scope of activities. Other nearby attractions include the Royal Tyrrell Museum of Paleontology and Dinosaur Provincial Park in the famed Red Deer River “badlands”.
For information about the City of Calgary and the Rocky Mountains, please contact Tourism Calgary: 200- 238 - 11th Avenue S.E., Calgary, Alberta, T2G 0X8, Phone: (403) 263-8510; Fax: (403) 262-3809 or 1-800-661-1678 (toll free Canada and U.S.). In addition, the following are web sites for Calgary and Banff with links to information on the Rocky Mountains:
www.discovercalgary.com
www.discoverbanff.com
www.tourismcalgary.com
www.explorealberta.com
