General Information

The Fairmont Hotel, San Jose
170 South Market St.
San Jose, California, USA 95113
Tel.: 408-998-1900
Fax: 408-280-6072

Rates
Rooms are available for Semantic Technology Conference attendees at the following special rates:
$179.00 (USD)/night for a single room
$199.00 (USD)/night for a double room

These rates are available until April 25, 2008 or until the room block sells out, whichever comes first. Last year, the hotel sold out for this event, so we encourage you to make your reservation early!

Make Your Reservation Online HERE

To make a reservation via telephone, call 1-800-346-5550, and ask for the "SemTech" group rate. International callers, please call +1-408-998-1900.

If you encounter any problems making your reservation at the group rate, please call us at +1-310-477-4475, x. 103 or email info@wilshireconferences.com. and we'll be happy to help!

Internet at the Fairmont

Attendees of SemTech 2008 will have access to free wireless internet on the Main Ballroom Level of the Fairmont Hotel.

Additionally, the hotel offers internet access in guest sleeping rooms for a fee of $13.95 per day, and wireless connectivity in the hotel lobby, foyers, and public areas for $13.95 per day.

However - Fairmont Presidents Club members receive complimentary internet access from their sleeping rooms, and membership of the President's Club is free. Information about joining Fairmont Presidents Club membership is available on this page.

Parking

There is a parking garage located underneath the hotel, which is for The Fairmont San Jose guests and patrons. Parking is on a space-available basis. There is no self parking available.

The prices range from $5 USD for the first half-hour, $1.50 each additional twenty minutes with a maximum of $26 USD. For overnight parking, there is a fee of $26 USD.

Overflow garages are located throughout the downtown area with close proximity to the Hotel.

Driving Directions

From Norman Y. Mineta International Airport (SJC):

• When exiting the airport make a right onto Guadalupe Parkway (HWY 87 South).
• Continue down Guadalupe Parkway (HWY 87 South) to the Park Avenue Exit.
• Make a left on Park Avenue and continue down 3 blocks.
• Make a right turn on S. Market Street.
• Make a U-Turn around Plaza de Cesar Chavez Park.
• The Hotel will be on the right side between San Carlos Street and San Fernando Street.

From the North on Highway 101 (San Francisco):

• Take HWY 101 south.
• Exit De La Cruz
• Continue down De La Cruz until it becomes Colemane Avenue.
• Coleman Avenue will turn into Market Street.
• Make a U-Turn around Plaza de Cesar Chavez Park.
• The Hotel will be on the right side between San Carlos Street and San Fernando Street.

From the North on Highway 280 (San Francisco):

• Take Vine Street/Almaden Boulevard exit.
• Turn left at the first signal (Almaden Boulevard).
• Take a right at the fourth signal (San Carlos Street).
• Take a left at the second signal (Market Street).
• The Hotel will be on the right side between San Carlos Street and San Fernando Street.

From the North on Highway 880 (Oakland/Fremont/Hayward):

• Take the Downtown/First Street exit.
• Make a left at the bottom of the off ramp.
• Make a right on Julian Street.
• Make a left on Market Street.
• The Hotel is located between San Fernando St. and San Carlos St.
• Once you cross San Fernando St., you will need to circle Plaza de Cesar Chavez Park.
  The hotel is located at 170 South Market Street.

From the South on Highway 680 or Highway 280:

• Take HWY 87 North (Guadalupe Parkway).
• Continue down Guadalupe ¼ mile to Downtown/Santa Clara Street exit.
• Make a right on Santa Clara Street.
• Take a right at the fifth signal (Market Street).
• Continue on Market Street.
• Make a U-Turn around Plaza de Cesar Chavez.
• The Hotel will be on the right side between San Carlos Street and San Fernando Street.

From the South on Highway 101 (Los Angeles):

• Take HWY 101 North to HWY 85 North.
• Exit HWY 87 North (Guadalupe Parkway).
• Continue down Guadalupe Parkway ¼ mile to the Downtown/Santa Clara Street exit.
• Make a right on Santa Clara Street. Go five lights to Market Street and make a right.
• Continue on Market Street for two blocks and circle Plaza de Cesar Chavez Park.
• The hotel is located on 170 South Market Street.

Airport Information

Norman Y. Mineta International Airport is located in San Jose three miles (5km) from the hotel.

San Francisco International Airport is located 37 miles (60 km) from the hotel.
Airport Shuttle from San Jose Airport

• The Fairmont San Jose does not provide complimentary shuttle service.
• VTA Airport Flyer makes frequent stops between San Jose International Airport and the Metro Station Light Rail Stop (North 1st Street and Metro Drive). For more information call the Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) at (408) 321- 2300 or visit their website.

Ground Transportation

Taxi Service from San Jose Airport

Taxis to and from Norman Y. Mineta International Airport cost approximately $15 to $20 USD.

• Checker Cab: (408) 293 - 1199
• Yellow Checker Cab: (408) 293 - 1234
• United Taxicab: (408) 971 - 1111
• National Cab: (408) 298 - 4374
• Rainbow Cab: (408) 271 - 9900
• USA Express Cab: (408) 441 - 6300

Taxi Service from San Francisco Airport (SFO)

Taxis to and from San Francisco International Airport are approximately $134 one way.

Metered rates apply to all destinations. Destinations either 15 miles beyond the limits of the City and County of San Francisco or 15 miles beyond the boundaries of San Francisco International Airport are charged at 150% of the metered rate. A $2.00 exit surcharge is included in all San Francisco taxicab meter fares for rides originating from San Francisco International Airport. By sharing a ride, up to 5 persons can ride for the price of 1 person.

Taxi drivers are required by Airport regulation to accept fares to all Bay Area destinations.

Rental Cars at San Jose Airport

Hertz Rental car is located underneath The Fairmont San Jose's main building across from the Valet Parking desk. Phone: (408) 286 - 6201.

Following is a list of the car rental agencies located at San Jose International Airport:

• Alamo: (800) 327 - 9633
• Avis: (800) 831- 2847
• Budget: (800) 527 - 0700
• Dollar: (800) 800 - 4000
• Enterprise (800) 736 - 8222
• Fox: (800) 225 - 4369
• Hertz: (800) 654-3131
• National: (800) 227 - 7368
• Payless: (800) 729 - 5377
• Thrifty: (800) 367 - 2277

Rental Cars at San Francisco Airport

Following is a list of the car rental agencies located at San Francisco International Airport:

• Alamo
• Avis
• Budget
• Dollar
• Enterprise
• Hertz
• National
• Thrifty

Car rental counters are located on the fourth floor of the SFO Rental Car Center.

Limousine

Complete coordination of transportation needs is available through the Fairmont Concierge staff at (408) 998-1900 extension 55.