HOUSING INSTRUCTIONS

Please note that discounted rates are available for a limited time or until the block is exhausted, whichever is first. The Housing Service can be reached via phone, mail, fax or email (email is preferred):

E-mail: aspbhousing@conferencemanagers.com
Phone: (703) 964-1240
Fax: (703) 964-1246
Mail: Plant Biology Housing Service
11260 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 500
Reston, VA 20190 USA

Instructions To Reserve Housing:

• Review the hotel information below and then click on the link provided to make your reservation online.
• The hotels and/or the discounted rooms in the conference block may sell out before June 1, 2009. Upon sell-out or after this date, whichever comes first, rates and availability are at the discretion of the hotels. Please send in your reservation early!
• All room reservations must be guaranteed with a major credit card at the time of booking.
• If you wish to have room charges shared among more than one credit card, this may be done upon check-in or check-out at the hotel.

Plant Biology 2009 will be held at the Hawaii Convention Center in Honolulu, Hawaii. Plant Biology attendees will receive special discounted room rates at conference hotels. Please note that discounted rates are available until June 1, 2009 or until the block is exhausted, whichever is first. The convention center is a 10-15 minute walk from both hotels, and hotels are a 5 minute walk from each other. Hotels are an approximately 20 minute drive from the airport. We suggest visiting the websites provided below for additional information and pictures of each facility.

HILTON HAWAIIAN VILLAGE BEACH RESORT AND SPA

The Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort and Spa boasts 22 acres of oceanfront property. The resort offers 20 diverse restaurants and lounges, the largest spa in Waikiki including beauty and relaxation services along with a fitness center (nominal fee), 5 swimming pools, self-service kiosks for check-in and check-out, a six-level parking garage and covered valet service, high-speed internet access (nominal fee), a 24-hour business center, room service/in-room dining, over 90 boutiques and shops on site, and daily activities for all ages including snorkeling/surfing/hula lessons, cultural activities, and crafts offered exclusively to hotel guests. The hotel is perfect for family vacations, offering many fun and educational activities for children and families. It's the only true resort destination in Waikiki, offering a full list of services, activities, and amenities.

Phone: 1-808-949-4321
Address: 2005 Kalia Road, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States 96815
Check-In: 2:00 pm
Check-Out: 11:00 am
Billing: Credit card required to reserve, no deposit required.
Cancellation: Hotel must be notified of cancellation or changes 3 days prior to arrival to avoid penalty.

Rates availabe until June 18, 2009
Room Type - Room Description - Rate (per night, not including tax)
Garden/Mountain View - Single/double - $185
Partial Ocean View - Single/Double - $205
Ocean View - Single/Double - $230
Extra 3rd or 4th Person - 3 or 4 people/2 beds - $50 per extra person/night plus taxes in addition to prices above

DOUBLE TREE ALANA HOTEL WAIKIKI

CONFERENCE RATE IS NO LONGER GUARNATEED FOR THIS HOTEL.

The Doubletree Alana Hotel Waikiki includes 317 rooms, wired and wireless high-speed internet access, complimentary wireless HSIA in main lobby, poolside and public areas, 24-hour business center, valet parking, outdoor pool, fitness center, 1 restaurant, 1 bar, guest activities, an on-site convenience store, room service, and on-site car rental.

Phone: 1-808-941-7275
Address: 1956 Ala Moana Boulevard, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States 96815-1897
Check-In: 3:00 pm
Check-Out: 12:00 pm
Billing: Credit card required to reserve, no deposit required.
Cancellation: One-night's room and tax will be charged for no-shows and cancellations made within 72-hours of the guest's date of arrival.

Rates availabe until June 15, 2009
Room Type - Room Description - Rate (per night, not including tax)
Standard Rate Room - Single/Double - $164
Extra 3rd or 4th Person - 3 or 4 people/2 beds - $35 per person/night plus taxes