| Hotel
Information
The
Hilton Albuquerque and the Fairfield
Inn Albuquerque are full-service hotels, located
approximately one mile from the University of New Mexico.
The hotels share an indoor/outdoor swimming pool with saunas
and jacuzzi, amenities also include a fitness center, free
cable television and pay-per-view movies, free local phone
calls, and complimentary parking for all registered guests.
The Fairfield Inn Albuquerque also offers complimentary
continental breakfast. The reservation deadline for
the 2004 Congress is October 1, 2004.
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| Hilton
Albuquerque |
Fairfield
Inn Albuquerque |
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| HILTON
ALBUQUERQUE
1901 University Blvd., NE
Albuquerque, NM 87102
Tel: 505-884-2500, ext. 3009
- Single
to quadruple rooms are $72.00 per night.
- Reservations
can be made by calling 1-800-274-6835
or 505-884-2500, or on-line at: http://www.hilton.com.
Use
group code: “PHY”
- All
room charges are subject to a 10% tax (subject to change).
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FAIRFIELD
INN
1760 Menaul Blvd., NE
Albuquerque, NM 87102
Tel: 505-889-4000
- Single
to quadruple rooms are $59.00 per night.
- Complimentary
continental breakfast included.
- Reservations
can be made by contacting the hotel directly at
505-889-4000
- Ask
for in-house reservations
- Use
group name: “Sigma Pi Sigma Congress”
- All
room charges are subject to a 10% tax (subject to change).
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The Deadline for hotel reservations
is October 1st.
Deposit
Information
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Reservations at either hotel require the equivalent of the
first night’s stay as a deposit.
Cancellations
& Changes
- Cancellations
& changes must be made directly with the hotel, at least
24 hours prior to arrival to guarantee deposit refund.
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Bus Schedule |
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of New Mexico Campus Map |
UNM
Map (pdf)
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Attractions |
Albuquerque
& Surrounding Area Attractions
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| Odds
and Ends |
Odds
and Ends (pdf)
Hotel Information
The Hilton and Fairfield Hotels are located on the same campus.
The hotels are about 1.5 miles from the University of New
Mexico. Hotel parking is complementary (fee for valet). See
brochure for more info.
Airport
Transportation
Plan to take a taxi to the hotel. Distance: 5 miles; Travel
time: ~15 minutes; Fare: typical minimum charge is $12.00.
Directions: Travel North on Yale to Gibson, West on Gibson
to University, North on University, approximately 5 miles
to hotels.
Busing
between Hotels and University of New Mexico
Registrants are strongly encouraged to use
the shuttle for transporation to the Congress, APS 4-Corners,
and AAPT meetings. Shuttle buses will run on Friday, October
15th from 10am - 10pm, and on Saturday, October 16th from
7am - 10pm. Board the buses in front of the Hilton Hotel
(the University Blvd. entrance). Note: The Fairfield is
right next door. The
complete shuttle schedule
can be viewed here.
The
Congress begins at 12:15pm on Friday. Lunch is
on your own. You can purchase lunch at the hotel, in the
surrounding area, or in the Student Union (where the Congress
will be held) in the food court. (Companions joining the
Congress for dinner may arrive on later buses). We will
also run buses on Saturday, October 16th. The hotels’
front desks will be made aware of the bus departure schedule.
Parking
at the University
If you need to park on campus, please email sps@aip.org
by Monday, October 11. Permits are required. See the Odds-N-Ends
flyer for details.
Weather
Albuquerque in October is remarkable! Weather during the
day is usually sunny, in the low-to-mid 70’s. Temperatures
can dip below freezing in the early morning hours, however.
Dress
Code
As the entire Congress is taking place at the University
of New Mexico; there is no time to change for dinner. Please
come dressed in business-casual clothing (i.e. a level above
jeans, shorts, and t-shirts).
Albuquerque
& Local Attractions – Arrive early
or stay late to experience a bit of Albuquerque!
- Odds
and Ends (pdf version)
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