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McEnery Convention Center
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Hotels
The Embedded Systems Conference offers discounted hotel rates to all attendees and exhibitors. Rooms are limited, and discounted rates are based on availability. The last day to make reservations is March 24, 2008.
Click here to see a list of Hotels and their rates.
Transportation
For all Bay Area transit agencies, and traveler information including weather, traffic conditions, and parking, call TravInfo at (415) 817-1717 or visit 511: The Bay Area Travel Guide.
Driving directions
Driving Directions to the convention center available via Yahoo Maps or Google Maps.
Public Transportation
Bus
The Transportation Agency offers convenient service to and from the Facilities. For more information call (408) 321-2300 (Voice), (408) 321-2330 (TTY) or visit www.vta.org.
Light Rail
The Light Rail offers service to the Facilities. Exit the Light Rail at the Convention Center stop. The Light Rail offers disabled access. For more information call (408) 321-2300 (Voice), (408) 321-2330 (TTY) or visit www.vta.org.
BART
At the Fremont BART station, take Express Bus Route 180 to 2nd & Santa Clara. Transfer on to Bus Route 23 to the Facilities. BART offers disabled access. For more information call (510) 441-2278, (510) 839-2278 (TTY) or visit www.bart.gov.
CalTrain
CalTrain offers service between San José and San Francisco. Take the train to the Tamien Station and transfer to the Light Rail. Exit the Light Rail at the Convention Center stop. CalTrain is wheelchair-accessible. For departure schedule, map and fares call (800) 660-4287 (Voice), (650) 508-6448 (TTY) or visit www.caltrain.org.
Paratransit Outreach Outreach offers transportation to the Facilities from private residences for a fee. Please schedule your transportation needs 24 hours in advance. For more information call (408) 436-2865 (Voice),408) 436-0155 (TTY) or visit www.vta.org.
Downtown Area Shuttle (DASH) DASH is a free shuttle service in downtown San José. Minibuses operate weekdays from 6:15 a.m. through 6:55 p.m. providing downtown with a direct connection to the San José Diridon Station, Light Rail Stations and San Jose State University. For more information call (408) 279-1775 or visit www.sjdowntownparking.com.
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport
The Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is located three miles from downtown San Jose and features more than a dozen airlines. For information on airlines, flights and ground transportation at the airport, visit www.sjairport.com.
Airports
San Jose International Airport
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San Francisco International Airport
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Oakland Airport
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Parking
For general parking information in and around the San Jose McEnery Convention Center, consult the parking map.
For additional parking garages around the San Jose Convention Center, please click here.
Where is the San Jose McEnery Convention Center?
The San Jose McEnery Convention Center
150 West San Carlos St.
San Jose, CA 95113
Convention Center Administrative Offices: 1. Phone: (408) 295-9600
The San Jose McEnery Convention Center parking garage entrances are located on Almaden Boulevard and Market Street. See map for other nearby parking locations. There are more than 21,000 parking spaces in downtown San Jose; parking locations are subject to change due to downtown development. For the most up-to-date information on downtown parking including free parking and validation programs, public transportation and the DASH shuttle, Click here.
ESC 2008 Hotels
The Embedded Systems Conference Silicon Valley offers discounted hotel rates to all attendees and exhibitors. Rooms are limited and discounted rates are based on availability.
Fairmont San Jose (ESC Block Sold Out) - Rooms available at regular rate
170 South Market
San Jose, CA 95113
1 block
800-346-5550
408-998-1900
Call for Rates
Web Site
Crowne Plaza San Jose Downtown (SOLD OUT)
282 Almaden Boulevard
San Jose, CA 95113
Less then 1 block
408-998-0400
800-227-6963
$174 single/double
Cutoff Date: 3/24/2008
Web Site
Hilton San Jose (SOLD OUT)
300 Almaden Boulevard
San Jose, CA 95110
800-686-3759
408-287-2100
$195 single/double
Cutoff Date: 3/21/2008
San Jose Marriott (SOLD OUT)
301 South Market Street
San Jose, CA 95113
Attached
800-228-9290
408-280-1300
$189 single/double
Cutoff Date: 3/24/2008
Web Site
Hotel Montgomery (SOLD OUT)
211 South First Street
San Jose, CA 95113
1.5 Blocks
408-282-8800
$189 single/double
Cutoff Date: 3/24/2008
Ramada Limited San Jose (SOLD OUT)
455 South Second Street
San Jose, Ca 95113
2 Blocks
408-298-3500
$90 single/double
Cutoff Date: 3/24/2008
The Sainte Claire (SOLD OUT)
302 South Market Street
San Jose, CA 95113
Across the street
866-870-0726
408.295.2000
$174 single/double
Cutoff Date: 3/24/2008
