CHI'97 Attendees:

Each year, I find that CHI's selection of conference hotels shrinks and
that the prices seem pretty high.  This year the Advance Program
identifies only three "conference hotels" and the prices range from $92 to
$123 per night for a single.  Prices are in US dollars and a 13% tax
applies.  (Since the program says nothing about tax, presumably it is "on
top of" the price quoted.)  If you plan on hanging around for five or six
nights, the bill can get pretty steep.

Of course you can save a lot by doubling up (or by becoming a student
volunteer).  But you can also save by shopping around.

Below is a list I plucked off the web of hotels in downtown Atlanta.  I
phoned four that are very close to the conference and all were priced under
$90 for a single (see below).  Note that prices vary dramatically from week
to week (and even from one phone call to next on the same day.)

I hope this information is useful for those who are planning their trip to
CHI'97.

Regards,

Scott MacKenzie

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Atlanta Downtown Travelodge
   311 Courtland Street, N.E.
   Atlanta GA, 30303
   Phone : (404) 659-4545
   Fax : (404) 659-5934

Atlanta Hilton & Towers
   255 Courtland Street, N.E.
   Atlanta GA, 30305
   Phone : (404) 659-2000
   Fax : (404) 222-2967

Atlanta Marriott Marquis
   265 Peachtree Center Avenue
   Atlanta GA, 30303
   Phone : (404) 521-0000
   Fax : (404) 586-6299

Atlanta RV Parks, LLC
   2221 Peachtree Road Suite D-466
   Atlanta GA, 30305
   Phone : (404) 352-5662
   Fax : (404) 355-5757

   Downtown, inside Olympic Ring RV hookups, tent camping, tour
   bus and van parking. Walk to downtown sports venues. Also
   automobile and limo parking.

Barclay Hotel ($79)
   89 Luckie Street, N.W.
   Atlanta GA, 30303
   Phone : (404) 524-7991

Best Western American Hotel
   160 Spring Street, N.W.
   Atlanta GA, 30303
   Phone : (404) 688-8600
   Fax : (404) 658-9458

Clarion Hotel Downtown
   70 John Wesley Dobbs Avenue, N.E. (at Courtland Street)
   Atlanta GA, 30303
   Phone : (404) 659-2660
   Fax : (404) 524-5390

Comfort Inn Hotel-Downtown ($89)
   101 International Boulevard
   Atlanta GA, 30303
   Phone : (404) 524-5555
   Fax : (404) 221-1108

 Courtyard by Marriott Downtown
   175 Piedmont Avenue, N.E.
   Atlanta GA, 30303
   Phone : (404) 659-2727
   Fax : (404) 688-6518

Days Inn - Downtown ($92)
   300 Spring Street
   Atlanta GA, 30308
   Phone : (404) 523-1144
   Fax : (404) 522-1694

Emory Conference Center Hotel
   1615 Clifton Road
   Atlanta GA, 30329
   Phone : (404) 712-6000
   Fax : (404) 712-6025

Emory Inn
   1641 Clifton Road
   Atlanta GA, 30329
   Phone : (404) 712-6700
   Fax : (404) 712-6701

Fairfield Inn - Downtown
   175 Piedmont Avenue, N.E.
   Atlanta GA, 30303
   Phone : (404) 659-7777
   Fax : (404) 688-6518

Hampton Inn - Downtown Stadium
   759 Washington Street, S.W.
   Atlanta GA, 30315
   Phone : (404) 658-1961
   Fax : (404) 223-3521

Holiday Inn Express Downtown Stadium
   795 Washington Street, S.W.
   Atlanta GA, 30315
   Phone : (404) 658-1610
   Fax : (404) 221-1812

Hyatt Regency Atlanta ($123 - conference hotel)
   265 Peachtree Street
   Atlanta GA, 30303
   Phone : (404) 577-1234
   Fax : (404) 588-4137

   There are 171 Hyatt hotels and resorts around the world. Hyatt
   Hotels Corporation operates or licences the operation of 104
   hotels and resorts in the U.S., Canada, and the Caribbean.
   Hyatt International, through its subsidiaries, operates 67
   hotels and resorts in 32 countries. In the U.S., Hyatt
   Worldwide Reservations for the individuals and groups can be
   reached at 800-233-1234. Outside the U.S., contact the local
   Hyatt sales office or representative. For more information
   about the Hyatt Regency Atlanta, please see our web site at
   http://www.hyattatlanta.com.

Inn at the Peachtrees
   330 West Peachtree St., N.W.
   Atlanta GA, 30308
   Phone : (404) 577-6970
   Fax : (404) 659-3244

Old Vinings Inn
   3011 Paces Mill Road
   Atlanta GA, 30339
   Phone : (770) 438-2282

Omni Hotel at CNN Center
   100 CNN Center
   Atlanta GA, 30335
   Phone : (404) 659-0000
   Fax : (404) 818-4322

Paschal's Motor Hotel
   830 Martin L. King Jr., Dr., S.W.
   Atlanta GA, 30314
   Phone : (404) 577-3150
   Fax : (404) 577-4068

Quality Hotel ($79)
   89 Luckie Street
   Atlanta GA, 30303
   Phone : (404) 524-7991
   Fax : (404) 524-0672

Quality Inn Habersham (Now Howard Johnson's) ($59)
   330 Peachtree Street, NE
   Atlanta GA, 30308
   Phone : (404) 577-1980

Radisson Hotel Atlanta ($89)
   165 Courtland Street
   Atlanta GA, 30303
   Phone : (404) 659-6500
   Fax : (404) 681-5306

   Banquet and Reception facilities are available for olympic
   dates. For information contact Lisa Blackburn at 404-659-6500.

Ramada Hotel- Downtown Atlanta
   175 Piedmont Ave., NE
   Atlanta GA, 30303
   Phone : (404) 659-2727
   Fax : (404) 577-5708

Renaissance Atlanta Hotel-Downtown
   590 W. Peachtree Street, N.W.
   Atlanta GA, 30308
   Phone : (404) 881-6000
   Fax : (404) 815-5010

Ritz-Carlton, Atlanta
   181 Peachtree Street, N.E.
   Atlanta GA, 30303
   Phone : (404) 659-0400
   Fax : (404) 221-6578

The Suite Hotel Underground Atlanta
   54 Peachtree St., at Upper Alabama
   Atlanta GA, 30303
   Phone : (404) 223-5555
   Fax : (404) 223-1372

The Westin Peachtree Plaza ($123)
   210 Peachtree St., N.W.
   Atlanta GA, 30303
   Phone : (404) 659-1400
   Fax : (404) 589-7424

   Cafe/Sun Dial Restaurant/Savannah Fish Company/ International
   Bar/Oak Bar/Tivoli Court/Sun Dial Lounge/

The Westin Peachtree Plaza Downtown
   210 Peachtree Street, NW Peachtree & International
   Atlanta GA, 30303
   Phone : (404) 659-1400
   Fax : ( ) -

   Deluxe accommodations in the heart of the downtown business
   and entertainment districts. Noted as the tallest hotel in
   North America, the hotel offers 1,068 rooms with a view.
   Guests and visitors can dine, relax or view from the Sun
   Dial Restaurant, Bar & View 73 stories atop the hotel. The
   Georgia World Congress Center, Centennial Olympic Park,
   Underground Atlanta, shopping and MARTA stations are all
   within walking distance. For reservations call (404)659-1400.
   For additional information about Westin Hotels and Resorts
   visit http://www.westin.com or call 800-WESTIN-1.

Westin Hotels & Resorts
   1200 Ashwood Parkway Suite 580
   Atlanta GA, 30338
   Phone : (770) 206-9888
   Fax : (770) 206-9790

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Dept. of Computing & Information Science
University of Guelph
Guelph, Ontario
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