HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
Housing is open as of November 4, 2009
Hotel Accommodations
The SHRM Housing Bureau is now open. SHRM has secured blocks of rooms at many San Diego hotels. Make reservations online or call the Wyndham Jade/SHRM Housing Bureau from 8:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m., CST, Monday–Friday at (888) 241-8396 (U.S.), or (972) 349-7473.
It is recommended that you make your reservations early. Full descriptions of all SHRM conference hotels are available online. Reservations made online will result in the immediate confirmation of your housing arrangements. Please do not contact the hotels directly.
NOTE: Room blocks of ten or more must be made by filling out a group block request form.
Housing Instructions
Please have the following information available when calling for reservations:
- Name of conference—SHRM
- First, second and third choice of hotels
- Arrival/departure dates
- Number of rooms required
- Type of room (single, double, etc.)
- Number of persons in party
- Names of all occupants in room
- Arrival time
- Telephone and fax number; e-mail address if applicable (confirmation will be sent to this e-mail address.)
- Special requests (nonsmoking, king, view, crib, etc.)
- Disability assistance required, if applicable (please be specific)
- Credit card name, number and expiration date
- Address to which confirmation will be sent
All hotels in San Diego require one night’s room and tax in advance, per reservation. Your credit card will be charged this amount at the time of your reservation. If you do not use a credit card to guarantee your reservation, a check for one night’s room and tax must be mailed to:
Wyndham Jade/SHRM Housing Bureau
6400 International Parkway, Suite 2500
Plano, TX 75903
Confirmations
You will receive a confirmation e-mail from the Wyndham Jade/SHRM Housing Bureau. You may also receive an additional confirmation from your individual hotel.
Hospitality Suites
Exhibitors may request hospitality suites when making sleeping room reservations. Hospitality suites are reserved for exhibiting companies only. Please remember that no functions are allowed during official conference hours.
Changes/Cancellations
All changes/cancellations must be made with the Wyndham Jade/SHRM Housing Bureau. Please refer to your hotel confirmation for the cancellation policy. After the date indicated, all deposits are nonrefundable.
Shuttle Service
Complimentary daily shuttle service will be provided between most hotels and the San Diego Convention Center. A complete schedule will be available at www.shrm.org/conferences/annual. Service will begin operating on Saturday, June 26, and continue during all official conference functions through closing on Wednesday, June 30.
TOP 10 REASONS TO BOOK HOUSING WITHIN THE OFFICIAL SHRM BLOCK
When you make your reservations to join us in San Diego, we encourage you to make your reservations within the SHRM Block for a number of very good reasons.
- Official hotels are SHRM-endorsed and inspected.
- Greater networking opportunities exist in hotels within the block.
- Reservations within the block are protected from hotel relocation.
- Housing Representatives are available for on-site assistance with official hotels, primarily.
- Friendly booking terms: No Change Fees; No FULL Pre-Payment.
- Guaranteed Rates.
- Complimentary shuttle service from most official hotels.
- Attendees have an excellent chance of getting into their first-choice hotel.
- It is EASY to make changes.
- Future housing & registration fees will stay low by booking at the official hotels. It’s the RIGHT thing to do for your association or organization.
GETTING THERE
San Diego is served by Lindbergh International Airport, conveniently located approximately 3.5 miles from the heart of the downtown area.
Looking for inexpensive flights? Use the San Diego Convention Center's Online Vacation planner to find a flight within your budget!
INTERNATIONAL VISITORS
If you are travelling to the Annual Conference from outside the U.S., you may be required to obtain a visa.
If you are planning business-related travel to the United States on a temporary basis, it’s important to have information about the type of nonimmigrant visa you will need for travel. The purpose of your intended travel and other facts regarding your plans will determine what type of visa is required under immigration law. This web document is a resource that will help you learn about the visa process in general, so that you will better understand the different steps involved.
Visit the U.S. Department of State website for more information on your visa requirements, the process involved, visa wait times, and more.
Group discounts rates are available for international attendees. For more information, please contact Rosaura Barrera at rosaura.barrera@shrm.org.
ABOUT SAN DIEGO
California's second largest city and the United States' eighth largest, San Diego boasts a citywide population of nearly 1.3 million residents and more than 3 million residents countywide. Within its borders of 4,200 sq. miles, San Diego County encompasses 18 incorporated cities and numerous other charming neighborhoods and communities, including downtown's historic Gaslamp Quarter, Little Italy, Coronado, La Jolla, Del Mar, Carlsbad, Escondido, La Mesa, Hillcrest, Barrio Logan, Chula Vista just to name a few.
San Diego is renowned for its idyllic climate, 70 miles of pristine beaches and a dazzling array of world-class family attractions. Popular attractions include the world-famous San Diego Zoo and Wild Animal Park, Sea World San Diego and LEGOLAND California. San Diego offers an expansive variety of things to see and do, appealing to guests of all ages from around the world.
Meet Me in San Diego.