Lodging Information
The IAO Organizing Committee has arranged for participant lodging three nearby hotels.
Hilton San Diego/Del Mar
15575 Jimmy Durante Blvd
Del Mar, California
United States 92014-1901
Reservations: Tel: 1-858-792-5200 Fax: 1-858-792-9538
Rates: $129 a night plus $5 per night for parking.
IAO participants will find that the Hilton San Diego/Del Mar offers impeccable accommodations in a beautiful resort-style setting. A warm welcome and exceptional luxury awaits you at this fine hotel!
Just minutes from pristine beaches, numerous shopping areas and restaurants, it is directly across the street from the Del Mar Fairgrounds, venue for the 2008 International Alpaca Odyssey. Located near the charming seaside village of Del Mar, the hotel is also centrally located to all of San Diego's major attractions, and is the perfect choice for your home away from home.
Hilton San Diego / Del Mar Hotel Features
- 257 spacious guest rooms, including three richly appointed Presidential Suites
- 17,000 sq. ft. of flexible meeting and banquet space, including several elegant outdoor options
- Executive Club Rooms with private Club Lounge access
- Silks Restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Polo Lounge with outdoor fire pit / patio area
- Heated outdoor swimming pool, two whirlpool spas
- Business Center, Fitness Room, and Gift Shop
- Full-service Concierge
- Self check-in Kiosk
- High-speed Internet access - wired in all guest rooms, and wired / wireless in all meeting rooms and indoor public areas
- Complimentary transportation within a five mile radius of the hotel
- Valet and Self Parking
Guest Room Features
- Bedding and bath amenities from the Hilton Serenity Collection featuring Crabtree & Evelyn™ bath products
- Coffee maker with coffee, iron / ironing board, and hair dryer
- High-speed Internet access
- Web TV, pay-per-view movies, and video games are available
- Large desk with ergonomic chair and two dual-line telephones
- Self-controlled heating and A/C
- Complimentary USA Today® delivered Monday - Friday
20 minutes from downtown San Diego and the San Diego International Airport, the Hilton San Diego / Del Mar boasts easy access to many restaurants, golf, shopping, and the beautiful local beaches
Best Western Stratford Inn
710 Camino Del Mar
Del Mar, CA 92014
Phone: 858-755-1501
Fax: 858-794-4055
Rate $84.99 a night includes continental breakfast
Reservations: 888-478-7829 (888-GR8-STAY)
This relaxing retreat overlooking the Pacific Ocean is located in upscale Del Mar, California just outside of San Diego. The television station, MSNBC designated the Best Western Stratford Inn one of the top places for "spring break for grown ups." Del Mar has beautiful beaches, charming shops and fine restaurants. There's a thriving nightlife for the evening and the daytime is filled with sunshine and ocean breezes.
Each of the 94 newly renovated non-smoking guest rooms at Best Western Stratford Inn provides comfort, contemporary elegance and close proximity to the beach. Some of the rooms even have views of the ocean. Luxury abounds with two heated pools, a whirlpool and a European Day spa on the property. Friendly staff is always on hand and serves complimentary coffee and cookies in the lobby. And this entire Del Mar hotel is smoke-free.
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites
SOLANA BEACH-DEL MAR
621 S HIGHWAY 101
SOLANA BEACH, CA 92075 UNITED STATES
Hotel Front Desk: 1-858-3500111 Hotel Fax: 1-858-481-9177
Rates: $124.99 a night includes breakfast and Internet connection.
Reservations: 1 800 288 4595
Can use Solana Beach entry to Del Mar Fairgrounds
The Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Solana Beach/Del Mar is within walking distance to the Del Mar Race Track/Fair Grounds, area Beaches, scenic walking/jogging trails as well as many fine restaurants & shops.
It is located near the Amtrak and Coaster Train Stations, area businesses and local attractions. Popular destinations, including: Del Mar, Rancho Santa Fe, La Jolla, downtown San Diego, Sorrento Valley and Carlsbad are all just a few miles away.
The Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites showcases 80 spacious, newly renovated guest rooms and suites. Each room features a private balcony, refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, iron & board and hair dryer and all of our suites and king rooms offer a sofa bed.
All guests can enjoy a complimentary Deluxe Continental Breakfast Bar (with hot items), free local phone calls and complimentary wireless and wired high-speed Internet. Room Service is offered through California Pizza Kitchen until 10pm daily. The beautifully landscaped pool and sun-deck offer the best in rest & relaxation.
With spectacular amenities, beach and local attractions the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Solana Beach/Del Mar offers you a truly Southern California experience!