Hotel and Destination Information
Marriott Hotel Information
This three-star hotel has 14 floors with 748 rooms, 11 suites and 453 guest rooms
with IBAHN high speed internet, and Wi-Fi access in all the public areas. Situated
15 minutes from San Jose International Airport, 45 minutes from San Francisco and
a 30 minute drive from the Pacific ocean, the Santa Clara Marriott is a superb
location for travelers. The hotel has a newly remolded pool area and 2 restaurants
on site. The Starbucks Coffee Kiosk opens in the hotel lobby each morning at 6:00 AM.
Please note that Marriott has become a smoke free
hotel chain in North America.
Hotel Registration
Conference attendees are responsible for making their own room reservations.
MontaVista has arranged for a special conference rate of $189 per night at the
Marriott. You can book your room one of three ways. Either you can register for
the hotel at the same time you are registering for the conference (click on the
hotel registration link), or go directly to the Marriott registration page
(code: mvsmvsa), or by calling the Marriott Hotel reservation department directly
at 1.800.228.9290 in the USA and Canada (or any of their
worldwide reservation telephone numbers). Make sure to mention you are with the MontaVista VISION 2007
Conference (code: mvsmvsa) to receive the special conference rate. If you are
planning on arriving a couple of days prior to the conference or staying a couple
of days after the conference, the hotel will extend the special conference rate
to all attendees, subject to availability and confirmation by the hotel.
Check-In and Check-Out:
What time is check-in and check-out?
Check-in time is 3:00 PM. It is possible that you may be able to check in sooner,
depending on inventory of clean, vacant rooms. Otherwise, the Bell Desk can store
your luggage until your room is ready.
Check-out time is 11:00 AM. If your travel plans necessitate a later check-out,
please contact the front desk to assist you with these arrangements. Please note
that a late checkout fee may apply. The hotel bell desk will be happy to hold your
luggage for you until you are ready to depart if you are not able to arrange a
late checkout.
Amenities, Guestroom
Color TVs with cable, pay-per-view movies and games in each room. Hair dryers,
irons, ironing boards, standard toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, and lotion),
alarm clocks, and room safes are provided in all of the guest rooms. There is a
coffee maker/tea service in each room. Bottled water provided, for a fee. Rollaway
beds are available upon request. Each guest room has a voicemail system, and internet capability. This Marriott property allows animals, for a non-refundable fee of $75.00. Please contact the hotel for details.
Parking is available for 9.00 USD per day and 2.00 USD per hour. Valet parking
is available for a daily rate of 15.00 USD.
Gym
The Marriott has a fitness center on site, with cardiovascular equipment as well
as free weights. The fitness center is available to all guests with 24 hour access.
There is also an outdoor lap pool on the property. Please check with the hotel for pool hours.
City Overview
Santa
Clara is in the heart of Silicon Valley. Santa Clara is surrounded by San Jose and other cities in what we
call the "Bay Area." Within Santa Clara County and the surrounding Bay Area, there are
a variety of cultural and recreational activities. There are abundant
performing arts venues including opera, symphonies, musical theatre, repertory
theatre, concerts and the Children's Musical Theater. Directly down the street
from the hotel is Great
America amusement park, which is only open on the weekends in October.
Local museums and art galleries include the Tech Museum of Innovation, the Rosicrucian Museum, the Children's Discovery Museum, the San Jose Museum of Art, the Triton Museum and many others.
In addition to the wide variety or business, educational, cultural and recreational opportunities within the County, a short hour's drive can bring residents or visitors to the famous Lick Observatory on Mt. Hamilton, the hills of San Francisco, or any number of white sand beaches along the Pacific Ocean from Santa Cruz and Half Moon Bay to Monterey and Carmel. Santana Row is a popular destination, close by, full of specialty shops and great restaurants. It's definitely worth a visit. Just across the street from Santana Row is Westfield Mall at Valley Fair, where you'll find hundreds of shops and dozens more restaurants.
Local Restaurant Guide
Everything from Italian to Sushi, you'll find anything you
want in our local restaurants.
Some of the MontaVista staff favorites are listed below:
Blowfish Sushi to Die For - Sushi - Santana Row (business casual) Reservation recommended.
Left Bank - French - Santana Row (business casual) Try the fondue or the cheese plate, (It's on the dessert menu). Phone 408.984.3500
Maggianno's - Italian - Santana Row (business/casual) If you like mushrooms - order the mushroom ravioli. Phone 408.423.8973
PFChangs - Chinese - Sunnyvale (casual) Everything on the menu is wonderful! Full menu service at the bar.Phone 408.991.9078
Ceilia's - Mexican - Palo Alto (very casual) Homemade chips and pico style salsa. Phone 650.843.0643
Nola - Cajun - Palo Alto (casual) Hip and funky place to meet for drinks. Food is wonderful. Phone 650.328.2722
Zibibbo - Southern Mediterranean - Palo Alto (business) Off the beaten path, great food, quiet atmosphere. Phone 650.328.6722
Gordon Biersch - New American Brewpub - San Jose (casual) Great garlic fries and try the Martzen. Phone 408.294.6785
Birks - American - Santa Clara (upscale) Close to the Marriott. Phone 408.980.6400
Steamers - Seafood - Los Gatos (business) Phone 408.395.CRAB (8395)
Athena Grill - Greek - Santa Clara (very casual) Best Greek food in town! Recommend for lunch. Phone: 408.567.9144
Faultline Brewery - American - Sunnyvale (casual) Great salads and a view of the lake. Phone 408.736.2739
Climate in Santa Clara
The average high temperature is 78 F in October, with a historical range of 64 F to 96 F.
The average low temperature is 54 F in October, with a historical range of 45 F to 64 F.
If you plan to go over to the beach, or up to San Francisco, you should pack a lightweight jacket.
The temperature can vary by 20 F once you leave Santa Clara.
Directions
From San Jose Airport (SJC) - Exit airport and take 87 north toward Highway 101.
Go north on Highway 101 for approximately 4 miles. Take the Great America Parkway
exit - stay right. Turn right on Mission College Blvd. The hotel is on the right.
You can also reserve a shuttle
from the airport to the hotel, which can be cost efficient if traveling with
more than two persons.
From San Francisco Airport (SFO)- Exit airport and take Highway 101 south toward
San Jose. Go approximately 30 miles. Take the Bowers Ave. exit, keep left.
Turn left onto Bowers. Bowers changes to Great America Pkwy. Turn right on Mission
College Blvd. The hotel is on the right.
Local Directions:
http://marriott.com/hotels/maps/directions/sjcga-santa-clara-marriott/
Airport Ground Transportation
From SJC the best ground transportation will be taxi. Estimated fare is 17 USD, one
way, from SJC to the Marriott. From SFO the most cost efficient ground
transportation is rental car, however you can also take a taxi. The fare is
estimated at 90 USD, one way. You can also try VIP Airport Shuttle at 408.885.1800 or 800.235.8847,
or SuperShuttle at 415.558.8500. You
will need to book a shuttle in advance of arriving in San Francisco (SFO).