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Location/Hotel
Experience the best of the city at Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego. Boasting a spectacular waterfront location and lavish amenities, this unique urban resort offers a retreat the whole family will enjoy. Take in stunning views from the inviting pool area, play tennis, or be pampered in the serene spa.
This luxury hotel in downtown San Diego is ideally placed to let you explore all this area has to offer. Step outside our doors to Seaport Village and cruises on the Bay, walk to the Gaslamp Quarter, visit the San Diego Zoo and SeaWorld then browse museums in Balboa Park. Discover the advantages of this resort, distinctively heralded among downtown San Diego hotels.
One Market Place
San Diego, California 92101
The conference has obtained a special group rate of $110 single or double occupancy plus tax. To book your accommodations, call the Hyatt directly at 619-232-1234 and mention your participation in the 2011 Childhood Obesity Conference or to book your accommodations online please, click here. After June 13, 2011, overnight accommodations are based on availability at the prevailing rate.
Overflow Hotels
Special Announcement: The Manchester Grand Hyatt Hotel no longer has guest rooms available at the $110 rate. A rate of $135 single/double plus tax is available. If you require a room at the $110 rate, please contact the hotels listed below. Conference attendees can check back with the Manchester Grand Hyatt Hotel to see if/when reservations become available.
910 Broadway Circle
San Diego, CA 92101
619-239-2200
Click here to book online
$110 single/double plus tax
Mention the Childhood Obesity Conference to receive the group rate. After May 31, 2011, overnight accommodations are based on availability at the prevailing rate.
Approximate distance from the Manchester Grand Hyatt: 0.9 miles (17 minute walk)
500 Hotel Circle North
San Diego, CA 92108
800-77-ATLAS
Click here to book online
$110 single/$135 double plus tax
Mention the Childhood Obesity Conference to receive the group rate. After June 6, 2011, overnight accommodations are based on availability at the prevailing rate.
For the convenience of guests traveling to the Manchester Grand Hyatt, the Town & Country Hotel will provide complimentary round-trip light rail trolley passes to registered guests. Guests can access the light rail trolley on the Town & Country property for a 20 minute ride to downtown San Diego and disembark at the Seaport stop, located across the street from the Manchester Grand Hyatt.
Hotel Parking
Self parking for overnight guests is $24 per day. Valet parking for overnight guests is $34 per day. One block from the hotel, The San Diego Convention Center has daily parking available for $10 per day (no overnight parking privileges).
Transportation
Shuttle
Shuttle service arrangements to and from the Manchester Grand Hotel can be made through Super Shuttle at www.supershuttle.com or by calling 800-258-3826. The cost of the shuttle is $8 per person (one-way) to and from San Diego International Airport. Advance reservations (24 hours) are required from the hotel to the airport.
Taxi service is available on a first come, first serve basis from the lower level curb of all terminals. Approximate cost from San Diego International Airport to the Manchester Grand Hyatt Hotel is $10-$13 per cab (one-way).
Amtrak
Located only five blocks from the Manchester Grand Hyatt, guests can travel from Los Angeles to San Diego with daily service approximately every two hours for $40.00 round trip, unreserved. For scheduled service call 800-872-7245.
San Diego Trolley
From the hotel simply cross the street to catch the trolley. The trolley provides access throughout downtown San Diego and into East County, including to Tijuana, Mexico, Fashion Valley and Mission Valley shopping centers, Old Town, and Qualcom Stadium. The cost is $2.50 each way. http://transit.511sd.com/
Local Attractions
| Seaport Village | Adjacent to the hotel |
| Gaslamp Quarter | 1/2 mile |
| Petco Park | 1 mile |
| San Diego Zoo | 3 1/2 miles |
| Balboa Park | 3 1/2 miles |
| Bazaar del Mundo | 4 miles |
| SeaWorld | 7 miles |
| Belmont Park | 8 miles |
| Birch Aquarium | 15 miles |
| Legoland | 33 miles |
| Wild Animal Park | 33 miles |
Conference speaker Robert Ogilvie and other experts discuss joint use.
