Hotel Deadline: Friday, October 11, 2002

HOTEL

Why should you stay in the headquarter hotel? We would like to encourage you to stay in the headquarter hotel(s) and when making your reservation remember to state that you are attending the USENIX conference. USENIX conferences use a lot of meeting space and rental fees can be quite costly. As a result, USENIX always negotiates contracts that contain guarantees that a certain number of sleeping rooms will be used during our conferences. And, when those guarantees are not met, USENIX is assessed penalties which sometimes are quite high. As a benefit to you, USENIX is able to leverage these guarantees to negotiate discounted rates for your stay. Widespread defection from the headquarters hotel will inevitably lead to higher registration fees for everyone. It will also lead to hotels declining to book USENIX conferences. Although we try to negotiate the best possible rates, we recognize that not everyone can afford to stay in the headquarters hotel. We always try to choose sites that have less expensive options in the immediate area. We also recommend roomsharing (comp.org.usenix.roomshare is good for this purpose). Thank you for your understanding.

USENIX has negotiated special rates for conference attendees at the Philadelphia Marriott. Please make your reservation as soon as possible by contacting the hotel directly. You must mention USENIX or LISA to get the special group rate. To cancel your reservation, you must notify the hotel at least 48 hours prior to your planned arrival date.

HEADQUARTERS HOTEL
Philadelphia Marriott Hotel
1201 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Local telephone: +1.215.625.2900
Fax: +1.215.625.6097
Room Rates:
Single/Double: $170.00
(plus local and state taxes)

You may book your room online at the hotel Web site. Just put in the Group code of USXUSXA to get the LISA special rate.

Note: When the rooms in the USENIX block are sold out, requests will be handled on a space-available basis at the hotel's standard rate. Make your reservations early!

OVERFLOW HOTEL
Residence Inn Center City
(about 1 block from the Philadelphia Marriott)
Corner of Market and Juniper Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
1-800-648.4462 or 1.215.557.0005
Mention USENIX to get the group rate
Rate: $139 plus tax for studio suite (sleeps 3)
Includes a full kitchen and a breakfast buffet

Need a Roommate?
Usenet facilitates room-sharing. If you wish to share a room, post to and check comp.org.usenix.roomshare.

DISCOUNT AIRFARES
Special discounted airfares have been negotiated with United Airlines:

• 5% off any published fare on United Airlines, United Express, or Shuttle by United.
• 10% off coach fares (BUA) when reservations are made in "M" class and utilize the MTGUA Unique Fare Basis Code.

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