RESERVATION DEADLINE:
MONDAY, DECEMBER 22
ACCOMMODATIONS
The conference will be held at
The Westin San Diego in San Diego, California. Approximately 3 miles from the San Diego International Airport, The Westin San Diego is located in the heart of beautiful downtown San Diego. The 25 floors of guest rooms feature panoramic views of the San Diego Bay, Coronado Island, and the hotel is within walking distance of Seaport Village, Little Italy, the San Diego Gaslamp Quarter, and a variety of shopping options.
A reduced conference rate of $219 per night (plus tax), single or double occupancy, is available to conference attendees until Monday, December 22, on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations may be made online below or by phone at (888) 627-9033. If reserving by phone, be sure to identify yourself as part of the AACR Prostate Cancer conference rate. Reservations made after the deadline will be accepted based upon hotel room and rate availability at that time.
Guests may cancel 72 hours in advance to avoid the penalty, which is one night’s room rate (which is also the deposit). If not cancelled 72 hours prior, the deposit of one night room and tax will be forfeited.
TRAVEL TO SAN DIEGO
The closest major airport to the conference site is
San Diego International Airport (SAN), located approximately 3 miles the hotel. The AACR has named Experient its official travel coordinator for this conference. Experient will provide custom itineraries with the lowest applicable airfares and best journey time.
Fly on United Airlines, the official airline of this conference, and save with special discounts exclusive to attendees and guests. United offers various levels of discounts:
- Save 7% on United’s lowest applicable fares when you book and ticket 30 days or more in advance. Discounts apply on United, United Express, Ted, and United codeshare flights operated by US Airways and Air Canada. Applicable restrictions apply.
- Special United Airlines Area Fares are set air fare prices based upon geographical locations. Two-day minimum stay and seven-day advance purchase required. Applicable restrictions apply.
Full mileage credit will be earned by frequent flyer club members. To receive the exclusive discounts, please contact Experient:
Experient is open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. U.S. Central Time, Monday through Friday. A minimal service fee per airline ticket issued will be applied. You may also call United Airlines directly at (800) 521-4041 and reference #598CD. Book early to take advantage of promotional fares that give you the greatest discount.
DIRECTIONS TO THE CONFERENCE SITE
From San Diego International Airport, take the downtown exit to and stay on Harbor Drive, turn left on Broadway, then left on State Street, Make another left on B Street and another left on Columbia. Take Columbia all the way down crossing over the trolley tracks and follow around until you see the Westin Hotel on the left hand side. For additional driving directions, please visit the
hotel website or call (619) 239-4500.
INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL
Researchers from over 50 different countries around the world regularly participate in AACR meetings and conferences. The Association encourages and appreciates the contributions of international researchers at our programs. If you plan to attend this AACR conference, please contact the American Consulate in your country to review the current regulations for travel to the United States. Obtaining the proper documentation may take several weeks or months, depending on your location, so we encourage you to contact the consulate as soon as possible if you are considering attending this conference. Information is also available on
the U.S. Department of State website.
HELPFUL WEBSITES FOR INTERNATIONAL TRAVELERS