Hotel

The conference will be held at the Santa Clara Convention Center. The Hyatt Regency Santa Clara is the host hotel and it is connected by a short walkway to the convention center. The hotel combines luxury and service with a premier location in the heart of California’s famed Silicon Valley. It features a Grand Bed, high-speed Internet access, deluxe amenities and sweeping views. A selection of inviting restaurants offers a variety of cuisine, from classic American to Sushi.

The Hyatt Regency Santa Clara is located at 5101 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA, 95054.  Reservations can be made by calling +1 408 200 1234 or visiting them online.

SSPA Spring Best Practices Conference & Technology Services Expo
Attendee Room Rate:

Single/Double Occupancy:	$229.00
Triple Occupancy:	$254.00
Quadruple Occupancy:	$279.00
Regency Club:	$279.00

The SSPA Conference rates are available from May 2-8. Room availability is on a first come, first serve basis. Room rates are quoted exclusive of applicable state and local taxes (which are currently 9.5% + $1.13) or applicable service, or hotel specific fees in effect at the Hotel at the time of the meeting. The "cut-off date" for this special rate is 4/19/2008.  Conference rate is offered three nights pre/post conference program subject to Hotel availability.

Travel

REGIONAL AIRPORTS

Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
Located less than one mile from the city of Santa Clara, Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) services all of Silicon Valley and beyond.
Airport Shuttles

New Century Transportation
(408) 881-0100

Serendipity Land Yachts, LTD.
(408) 566-0430

Taxi Cabs
Yellow Cab Co.
408-293-1234

Limousines
New Century Transportation
408-881-0100

San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
San Francisco International Airport is located approximately 13 miles south of San Francisco, near the junction of Highways 101 and 380, and 31 miles (33 minute travel time) from the Santa Clara Convention Center.

Oakland International Airport (OAK)
Oakland International Airport is located 33 miles (37 minute travel time) from the Santa Clara Convention Center.

Driving Directions

From San Jose International Airport (Interstate 101 North)
Take San Jose Int'l. Airport's Guadalupe Pkwy. Exit. Turn left on Guadalupe Pkwy. follow onto I-101 North. Follow I-101 North approximately three miles and exit at Great America Pkwy. Turn right on Great America Pkwy. The Convention Center is located at Great America Pkwy. and Tasman Ave. You can find the Convention Center Parking Garage by exiting at the Hyatt Regency's 2nd driveway at Bunker Hill Rd.

From San Francisco International Airport (Interstate 101 South)
Follow San Francisco Int'l. Airport's exit signs to I-101 South towards San Jose. Take I-101 South approximately 30-40 minutes and exit at Great America Pkwy. Turn left at Great America Pkwy. The Convention Center is at Great America Pkwy. and Tasman Ave. You can find the Convention Center Parking Garage by exiting Great America Pkwy. at the Hyatt Regency's 2nd driveway at Bunker Hill Rd.

From Oakland International Airport (Interstate 880 South)
Exit Oakland Int'l. Airport and take Hegenberger Rd. to I-880 South towards San Jose. Take I-880 approximately 30-40 minutes to Highway 237 towards Mountain View. Follow Highway 237 to Great America Pkwy. exit. Turn left on Great America Pkwy. The Convention Center is at Great America Pkwy. and Tasman Ave. You can find the Convention Center Parking Garage by exiting off Great America Pkwy. at the Hyatt Regency's 2nd driveway at Bunker Hill Rd.