Location Information (San Francisco)
The conference will be held at the
InterContinental San Francisco,
where Nielsen Norman Group has negotiated a discounted room rate of
$214 per room plus tax, single occupancy.
A graceful tower of translucent cool-blue, the InterContinental soars 32 stories above the
vibrant South of Market (SoMa) neighborhood of San Francisco, and is within easy walking distance
of Union Square, premium shopping areas, a diverse collection of trendy and upscale restaurants
and bars, and a number of major San Francisco tourist attractions.
NN/g’s discounted room rate is available only through online registration,
and does not include tax. The rate will be honored between June 11 and June 22, 2010,
and is subject to availability. We recommend that you register as early as possible.
Book at least 3 nights at the conference hotel, and you will receive a US $150 credit towards
buying Nielsen Norman Group research reports at the conference (expires after the event, so come prepared).
Travel:
The InterContinental hotel is accessible via San Francisco and Oakland
airports; the hotel’s website offers driving directions
from each. From San Francisco International airport, you can take a taxi to the hotel for about $45. Shared hotel shuttles
are also available for $16-$18, with a travel time of 30-45 minutes.
Meals:
NN/g will provide a daily continental breakfast, and refreshments during breaks.
The hotel itself hosts Luce, an award-winning restaurant offering American-style breakfast and lunch.
Luce transforms in the evening into a destination restaurant where the synergy between food and wine is
unparalleled. It’s numerous accolades include Esquire magazine’s “20 Best New Restaurants
2008”, “Chef of the Year 2008”, and Robb Report magazine’s “7 Best of the
Best restaurants”.
Beyond the hotel, dining options abound. There are many good online sources for guidance, including:
- SFGate.com features a restaurant database searchable by location, cuisine, and
price, along with reviews and an online reservations service.
- SF Weekly includes five years’ worth of
“best of” guides to restaurants, as well as its picks for the city’s
outstanding art, entertainment, and nightlife.
What to Do in San Francisco:
San Francisco offers many possibilities for sightseeing and evening adventure. Here are a few guides to help you plan your activities:
- SF Visitor is the city’s official tourism bureau; the site offers a trip planner, event calendar,
insider recommendations, and restaurant, museum, and attraction guides.
- San Francisco Offbeat offers suggestions for out-of-the-ordinary experiences, include a listing of
urban hikes and walks for the adventurous.
- The Best of San Francisco’s nightlife guide features an extensive listing of local bars, clubs, and theaters.
- Laughing Squid has a guide to San Francisco’s underground art and culture, including
the Squid List of current events and links to local film, music, art, and technology websites.
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