SIGCSE 2008

March 12-15, 2008
Portland, Oregon USA

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Conference Hotels

Paramount and Heathman just added
Workshop presenters must stay at Hilton, Inn at CC or Red Lion to get their free one night.

SOLD OUT Portland Hilton & Executive Tower Conference Hotel until: Feb 11	Paramount Hotel until: Mar 1	Heathman Hotel until: Mar 1	SOLD OUT Benson Hotel until: Feb 14	SOLD OUT Red Lion Hotel Portland until: Feb 11	SOLD OUT Inn at the Convention Center until: Feb 11
Online reservations recommended however, if calling (1-800-HILTONS), please mention "ACM SIGCSE 2008" when making reservations to receive conference rate of $129 per night.	To make the reservations: By Phone: at 503-223-9900 local or 1-800-663-1144 and use the group code ACM-SIGCSE 2008. Online: at www.portlandparamount.com include the group id code: PHP-GF225 on the reservation booking page $129 per night.	To make the reservations: Web Bookings: Group code SIGCSE. Guest will need to go to this website and enter the group code SIGCSE. Central Reservations: Guests need to call 800-551-0011 and ask for the SIGCSE 2008 rate. $139 per night.	Online reservations recommended Enter the GroupCode: BEN-GFC8782 however, if calling (1-888-523-6766) or emailing reservations@bensonhotel.com, please mention "ACM SIGCE" when making reservations to receive conference rate of $145 Single/$165 Double per night.	Online reservations available please use "ACMS0308" when making reservations to receive conference rate of $113 per night either online or by phone (1-800-343-1822).	Online reservations unavailable call 503-233-6331 and ask for the ACM SIGCSE rate of $96 per night -- you can also emailreservations to reservations@innatcc.com.
Free MAX light rail ride between Hilton/downtown Portland and the OCC allow 15 minutes transit time each way, or about 30 minutes walking				Both the Red Lion and the Inn at the CC are across the street from the OCC
Hilton is one block from MAX stop at Pioneer Square	Paramount is one block from MAX stop at 9th Ave & Morrison	Heathman is two blocks from MAX stop at Pioneer Square	Benson is about five blocks from MAX stop at Pioneer Square
Portland has freely available wireless service, limited signal strength inside buildings; Wireless will be provided throughout the symposium inside the OCC, the conference venue.
Internet: $10 per day, wired in room, wireless in lobby	Internet: $9.95 per day wireless	Internet: "High-speed internet access in all guestrooms and suites and wireless in all public spaces"	Internet: "High Speed Wireless" listed but unconfirmed	Internet: wireless included in both Red Lion and Inn at the CC
From PDX Airport: $2.05 MAX light rail ride (use debit/credit, there is no paper change), about 30 minutes to Red Lion and Inn at CC (OCC stop), about 38 minutes to Hilton (Pioneer Square North stop) -- cab about $30-35, 20 minute travel
Parking $18 self, $25 valet per car per day; local garages available	Valet Parking (price not specified)	Parking not specified	Valet Parking ($28 overnight includes in/out privileges)	Parking $10 per car per day	Parking for one car per room included
Restaurants(2): Bistro 921 (Main) and Porto Terra (Tower), as well as room service	Restaurant: Dragonfish Asian Cafe, as well as room service	Heathman Restaurant & Bar, as well as room service	Restaurants(3): London Grill, Palm Court and El Gaucho; 24 Hour Room Service	Restaurant: Cafe 10-2-1 casual, as well as room service	No Restaurant, receive 10% discount at the Red Lion next door; no room service
Fitness/Exercise: Jogging in the Park along the River available from each hotel
Full Service Athletic Club in Main ($10/day as of Oct 2007); complimentary Exercise Room in Tower	Complimentary Fitness Center				No Fitness Center
Business Center (computer access, printer)					No Business Center
Hilton Notes: Map of walk from MAX to Hilton, and Hilton floorplans for BoFs and reception (courtesy of Tom Cortina of CMU) THU activities (BoFs, reception) many restaurants, shopping, coffee and pubs cannot put in roll-away with double bed rooms	Paramount Notes: Conference rate is available until March 1	Heathman Notes: Conference rate is available until March 1	Benson Notes: Cut-off date is Thursday, February 14, 2008 AAA 4-Diamond award for hotel and restaurant (London Grill) Benson was added as our hotel capacity filled; we have not visited this hotel in person (though it seems very nice)	Red Lion Notes: The Red Lion is sold out. Red Lion will reimburse MAX fee from/to airport (present ticket at front desk) all rooms non-smoking 1-4 people per room coffee-maker, fridge, iron & board, hairdryer in each room; microwave if requested and available	Inn@CC Notes: Inn @ CC is sold out. We encourage people to continue to check back with the Red Lion as cancellations can make availability at the hotel as we get closer to the conference. fridge if requested and available

Hotel, Shopping and Restaurant Map

The Portland Hilton is the conference hotel, located in downtown Portland near the Pioneer Park stop on the MAX. All Birds-of-a-Feather sessions and the SIGCSE 2008 reception will be held at the Hilton on Thursday evening. There are many, many restaurants, shops and stores right at the Hilton and surrounding blocks.

The Red Lion and the Inn at the CC are each across the river from downtown Portland and closer to the Oregon Convention Center (as well as the MAX).