Hotel/ Transportation:

We have booked blocks of rooms at special rates for the duration of the conference at the following hotels for which Stanford's Marguerite Shuttle is available. Please mention that you are participating in CIES 2005 Conference when making your reservation to qualify for the special rates. The prices indicated do not include taxes. Most of these rooms will only be held until 30 days before the conference, so make your reservations as early as possible.

  • SLAC Guesthouse:

    2575 Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025
    (1.4 miles from campus; shuttle available)
    (650) 926-3300
    Rates: $50 to $100/night
    http://www.stanford.edu/dept/hds/SLAC/index.html

  • Cardinal Hotel:

    235 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301
    (1 mile from campus; shuttle available)
    (650) 323-5101
    Rate: $99/night
    http://cardinalhotel.com/

  • Hotel California:

    2431 Ash St., Palo Alto
    (1.7 miles from campus; shuttle available)
    (650) 322-7666
    Rates: $75 to $90/night
    http://www.hotelcalifornia.com/

  • Stanford Terrace Inn:

    531 Stanford Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306
    (1.2 miles from campus; shuttle available)
    650-857-0333; 1-800-729-0332
    Rates: $125 single occupancy; $135 double occupancy, includes breakfast
    http://www.stanfordterraceinn.com/

  • Sheraton Palo Alto

    625 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94301
    (0.8 miles from campus; shuttle available)
    (650) 328-2800
    Rates: $140/night
    http://www.starwood.com/sheraton/search/hotel_detail.html? propertyID=214

  • Other Area Accommodations:

    The following websites have comprehensive listings of area
    accommodations that include transportation information and distance from
    the Stanford campus:
    http://www.stanford.edu/dept/hds/chs/general/hotel.html
    http://www.stanford.edu/dept/hds/scs/individuals/hotelmotel.html

    Note that those who will stay at hotels distant from the campus may need to use rental cars.

    We have arranged a 25% discount with Avis for conference participants. To reserve a car, call the reservation line at (800) 331-1600 and use the Avis Worldwide Discount (AWD) number D087626. Or reserve online and have the discount number automatically included in your reservation and receive an email confirmation. To reserve online, go to AVIS Discount.

    Parking Information:

        1. We have reserved the Galvez Field parking lot from Monday, March 21 to Friday, March 25. The lot is located at the northwest corner of the intersection of Galvez St. and Campus Dr. From this lot, it is about a 10-minute walk to the main conference sites. For campus maps and more information about parking on campus, visit Parking and Transportation Services.

        2. The Parking and Transportation department also sells one-day "scratchers". The cost is $12 for all day parking in metered lots or "Visitor" lots; and $12 for all day parking in an "A" or "C" lot. You must purchase these to park in "A" or "C" parking lots near CERAS.


    • Last Updated Feburuary 21, 2005