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Travel FAQ
Local Accommodations
A substantial block of rooms has been reserved at the Pasadena Hilton at an exceptionally good rate. Additional rooms at a reduced rate will also be available on a first-come first-serve basis at two other participating hotels in the local area. Attendees are encouraged to utilize these facilities. Transportation to/from the campus and the Hilton hotel is planned. A map showing these hotel locations, conference sites (and a few other nearby facilities) can be found here. Links to other Pasadena accommodations can be found here.
Special Housing Opportunity for Students:
Caltech is offering a small number of double/triple rooms (5) in a local house within a five minute walk from the campus. The house has 4 shared baths as well as a full kitchen. The rooms are available on a first come first serve basis for $60 per day per person. If you are interested please contact our general secretary Nuria Juan (nuria@caltech.edu) to make the reservation. Please indicate a preferred room mate if you have one, otherwise one will be assigned on a gender matching basis.
Hilton Pasadena
168 S. Los Robles Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91101
Tel: 1-626-577-1000 (local)
Tel: 1-800-445-8667 (toll-free)
Fax: 1-626-584-3148
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rate: $142
group code: CIT
Rooms can be reserved by calling, sending a fax, or through the Pasadena Hilton IRMMW-THz2008 event website. Use "CIT" for the Group/Convention Code. |
Sheraton Pasadena
303 E. Cordova St.
Pasadena, CA 91101
Tel: 1-626-449-4000 (local)
Tel: 1-800-457-7940 (toll-free)
Fax: 1-626-584-1390
Email: Ms. Lorena Marconi
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rate: $144 subject to availability
Rooms are available on a first come, first serve basis. When contacting the hotel to reserve the rooms please ask for the "Caltech rate."
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Westin Hotel Pasadena
191 N. Los Robles Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91101
Tel: 1-626-792-2727 (local)
Tel: 1-866-716-8132 (toll-free)
Fax: 1-626-792-3755
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rate: $169 subject to availability
Special room rates can be booked on a first-come-first-serve basis on the website or by mentioning the code: "IRMMW."
Transportation to Caltech is available.
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Visa Requirements
For Visa requirement information and travel to the United States (U.S. Department of State) click here.
Parking at Caltech
We are planning to provide a shuttle bus from the Hilton/Sheraton to the Caltech campus. Parking space at Caltech is limited but will be available for a fee of $3/day per vehicle. Daily and/or weekly permits can be purchased at registration. Visitors can use the lots on North Wilson, North of the Beckman Institute and on California Blvd. Pay stations (see $ symbols on Map of parking at Caltech below) can also be used for $5 per day without the need to purchase a permit. Note that no parking will be allowed in the Holliston garage.

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