TRAVEL PAGE

VENUE 
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center 
200 E. Market, TX 78205. Telephone 210-207-8500
Click here for San Antonio Convention & Visitors Bureau Web Site   AlamoCam

AIRFARE DISCOUNTS 
Be sure to identify yourself as being with the
"Meta-Data" Group when calling.
Significant airfare discounts  (including zone fares with no Saturday night stay requirement, and minimum 7-day advance purchase) to San Antonio from U.S. and Canadian cities can be booked through Journeys Abroad, the official conference travel agent. Call 1-800-448-8150 or 310-446-4811 between 9:00am and 5:30pm pacific time, Monday through Friday. Discount fares are subject to availability.

HOTELS 

Hotel
Be sure to identify yourself as being with 
the
"Meta-Data" Group when calling. 
Reservations
Telephone Number
Discounted Attendee
Rate
Emily Morgan Hotel
705 E. Houston St, 
Tel. 210-225-8486, Fax 210-225-7227
Meta-Data Room block has expired. 
Some rooms may be available at a higher rate.
1-800-824-6674 $129 single
$139 double
Homewood Suites
432 W. Market St, 
Tel. 210-222-1515, Fax 210-222-1575
Meta-Data Room block has expired. 
Some rooms may be available at a higher rate.
210-222-1515 $145 single
$165 double 
The Menger Hotel
204 Alamo Plaza, 
Tel. 210-223-4361, Fax 210-228-0022
Meta-Data Room block has expired. 
Some rooms may be available at a higher rate.
1-800-345-9285 $129 single
$136 double
Hilton Palacio del Rio  
(located across the street from the convention center)
200 S. Alamo St, 
Tel. 210-222-1400, Fax 210-270-0761
Meta-Data Room block has expired. 
Some rooms may be available at a higher rate.
1-800-HILTONS $163 single
$175 double

ADDITIONAL HOTELS 
Hotel Space is getting full at the above hotels on the Saturday before the conference and the Thursday at the end of the conference, so we have listed the following additional nearby hotels for your reference. We researched approximate rates for your convenience, but they are subject to fluctuate, so we cannot guarantee their accuracy.

Holiday Inn Crockett, Tel. 210-225-6500, call for rates
Wyndham St. Anthony, 210-227-4392, call for rates
Plaza by Marriott  210-229-1000  (rates approx $179)    
Some rooms available from April 28 onwards.  Luxury hotel.  2 blocks to convention center.
La Quinta Convention Center  (800) 531-5900  (rates approx $116)    
Rooms available from April 28 onwards.  Budget hotel.  1 block to convention center.
Hampton Inn  210-225-8500    (rates approx $99)    
Rooms available from April 27 onwards.  Budget hotel.  2 blocks to convention center.
Hyatt Regency Riverwalk (210) 222-1234  (rates approx. $215)   
Some rooms available from April 27 onwards.  Luxury hotel.  3 blocks to convention center.
Holiday Inn Riverwalk  (210) 224-2500  (rates approx $150)   
Some rooms available from April 27 onwards.  Business hotel.  5 blocks to convention center.
Westin Riverwalk  (210) 224-6500  (rates approx. $240)    
Some rooms available from April 27 onwards.  Luxury hotel.  3 blocks to convention center.
Red Roof Inn  (210) 229-9973  (rates approx. $140)  
Rooms available from April 28 onwards. Budget/Business hotel.  4 blocks to convention center.
Riverwalk Plaza  (210) 226-2271 (rates approx. $120)  Rooms available from April 28 onwards.
Business hotel.  5 blocks to convention center.
Residence Inn Marriott Alamo Plaza (210) 212-5555  
Rooms available from April 28 onwards. Budget/Business hotel.  4 blocks to convention center.

Above hotels are walking distance to the Convention Center. The Hilton Palacio is across the street. 
If you're having trouble finding a room or need some assistance, please contact Wilshire Conferences
 at 310-477-4475 or email us at  info@wilshireconferences.com

GROUND TRANSPORTATION FROM AIRPORTS

SATRANS is San Antonio’s official airport shuttle provider. They provide regular scheduled shuttle service from the San Antonio International Airport to downtown hotels.  A round trip transfer is $16 per person. The price does not include gratuity.  Depart the baggage claim area and go outside to the SATRANS Shuttle area. Let the driver know the name of your hotel and they will direct you to the correct van.  Please be aware that the shuttle may make several stops along the way as it services other hotels in the downtown area.

SAN ANTONIO GUIDE BOOKS

City Smart: San Antonio 
by Erik Ketcherside
Avalon Travel Publishing  (1999)  Amazon Price: $11.16

Known as "America's Venice" for its famed El Paseo del Rio (the River Walk), San Antonio offers visitors a unique combination of Southwestern history (the Alamo), current culture (Fiesta), food (Tex-Mex and barbecue), and natural beauty. Useful sidebars detail local history, insider secrets, and fun trivia.

Frommer's San Antonio & Austin (Frommer's San Antonio & Austin, 4th Ed)
by Edie Jarolim
Frommer  (May 2001)  Amazon Price: $11.99

You'll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer's. It's like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go--they've done the legwork for you, and they're not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. No other series offers candid reviews of so many hotels and restaurants in all price ranges. Every Frommer's Travel Guide is up-to-date, with exact prices for everything, dozens of color maps, and exciting coverage of sports, shopping, and nightlife. You'd be lost without us!  With Frommer's in hand, you'll discover the best of Texas. In San Antonio, you'll explore the Alamo, shop and dine along the River Walk, meet Shamu at Sea World, and brave the rides at Fiesta Texas. Then you'll discover the best of Austin's sizzling music scene; we'll take you to sizzling nightclubs where you can two-step, hear the old masters play, or discover new talent. We've also got the lowdown on the region's best restaurants--everything from elegant steakhouses to downhome barbecue joints. Detailed and accurate, it all comes with neighborhood maps; a complete shopping guide; the best trip-planning advice; and side trips to the nearby Texas Hill Country.

San Antonio Uncovered
by Mark Louis Rybczyk
Republic of Texas Press (July 2000) Amazon Price: $13.26

It has been said that every Texan has two hometowns: his own and San Antonio. Its charm, colorful surroundings, and diverse cultures combine to make the Alamo City one of the most interesting places in Texas and the nation. Few writers have captured the essence of that vibrant city as does Mark Louis Rybczyk in this collection of stories, history, and fascinating facts.  Mark examines some of San Antonio’s legends and ghost stories, takes a nostalgic look at landmarks that have disappeared, introduces some of the city’s characters and unusual features, debunks a few local myths, and corrects some misconceptions. This is a unique book about a special city. If you’ve never been to San Antonio, this book will make you want to go; if you’ve been to the city many times, this book will make you want to go back again.

 

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