Hotels
Symposium headquarters: Portola Hotel & Spa
Located at Fisherman's Wharf, near Cannery Row and Monterey Bay Aquarium - Portola Hotel & Spa will be the Host Hotel for the 2009 Berry Health Benefits Symposium. All events associated with the 2009 Berry Health Benefits Symposium will take place at the Portola Plaza Hotel & Spa.
Few hotels in Monterey capture the essence of Monterey, California, like the Portola Hotel & Spa. Set against the picturesque backdrop of Monterey Bay, Fisherman's Wharf and downtown Monterey, the Portola Hotel & Spa reflects the captivating spirit of a rich, historical setting surrounded by everything that is the Monterey Peninsula. The hotel is within walking distance of the world-class Monterey Bay Aquarium, pristine beaches, Monterey Bay harbor and hundreds of dining and entertainment options.
The Berry Health Benefits Symposium has negotiated special conference rates for the June 21-24, 2009 at the Portola Plaza Hotel. A limited number of rooms will be available at the conference rates. Plan to make your reservations early. Click here to go to a special reservation site set up especially by the folks at the Portola Hotel & Spa.
Single/ double occupancy standard & deluxe rooms are available. If you make a reservation online using the special reservation site, the price is $199.00. Taxes will apply. If you make a reservation over the phone, the price will be $209.00. Taxes will apply.
Nearby hotels
Special room rates have been negotiated at the following locations for a limited time. Please call or visit online to make reservations early:
Best Western Beach Resort- Monterey -To get the best rate please register directly with the Best Western Monterey. To register at the group rate, please click the button titled "with a group, book your reservation here" on the website. The group code for the Berry Health Benefits Symposium is "berry health". $149.00 a night. Cab ride to Portola: $5.00.
Other Hotels- no groups rates at these hotels available
Hilton Garden Inn - Monterey - The Hilton Garden Inn has provided a brochure for more information on accommodations.
Monterey Marriott - This Marriott is adjacent to the Portola hotel.
See About Monterey for more information.
Travel
Airports
Monterey Peninsula Airport is located 10 minutes from the hotel. Airlines servicing the airport include American, United and America West, offering 80 flights daily.
Other airports, such as San Jose International Airport and San Francisco International Airport are at least an hour's drive away. Shuttle service (eleven daily) is available to/from the Portola Hotel & Spa and the San Francisco and San Jose airports. The Portola Hotel & Spa web site travel section has excellent information with maps and driving directions.
Car Rentals, Town Car & Shuttle Service Providers
Monterey Peninsula Airport list of ground transportation providers for the area , including taxi service, rentals, and public transportation.
Monterey-Salinas Airbus is also available to/from the Portola Hotel & Spal and the San Francisco and San Jose airports. The schedule can be found in the hotel's travel section.
