Hotels in Vancouver and Whistler, B.C.
Conference and Tutorials ñ Vancouver, B.C.
The Conference and Tutorials will be held at the Hyatt Regency Vancouver. The hotel is located in downtown Vancouver, overlooking a mountain-rimmed harbor.
Workshops ñ Whistler, B.C.
The NIPS 2003 Post-Conference Workshops will be held at The Westin Resort & Spa which is located at 4090 Whistler Way at the base of Whistler Mountain. It is adjacent to both the Blackcomb and Whistler gondolas that take skiers, snowboarders, and hikers to the top of the mountain.
General Hotel Information
Please note that all hotel rates are listed in Canadian dollars. The approximate rate in US dollars will be listed closer to the time when the hotels begin taking reservations for the NIPS Conference and Workshops. The final conversion rate will be determined on the date of payment. † Local taxes of 17% will be added to all quoted hotel rates.
NOTE When making your hotel reservations, be sure to mention that you are a NIPS 2003 participant to receive the special group rate.
Hyatt Regency Vancouver
The Conference and Tutorials will be held at the Hyatt Regency Vancouver. The hotel is located in downtown Vancouver, overlooking a mountain-rimmed harbor. For accomodations at the Hyatt Regency contact:
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Hyatt Regency Vancouver |
Reservations: 1-604-639-4820 |
NIPS 2003 Conference Rates: |
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655 Burrard Street |
Reservation Fax: 1-604-639-4829 |
Single/Double/Triple: $133 ($89 US) |
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Vancouver, British Columbia |
Hotel Main: 1-604-683-1234 |
Quadruple Occupancy: $160 ($106 US) |
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Canada V6C 2R7 |
Webpage http://vancouver.hyatt.com/
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Daily Parking Fee: $18.50 (~ $13 US) |
Maximum room occupancy is four persons. A credit card or one night's room and tax pre-payment is needed to guarantee room reservations. The hotel has a 24-hour cancellation policy. An early departure fee of one night's room and tax will be assessed if hotel is given less than 24-hours notice. Rooms will be held at the special NIPS 2003 rate until November 7, 2003. Beyond this date,the special rate is subject to space availability.
The Westin Resort & Spa
The Westin Resort & Spa is now filled.
Please go to: †http://www.estays.com/ where you will find a complete list of available accommodations in Whistler.
The NIPS 2003 Post-Conference Workshops will be held at the Westin Resort & Spa which is located at 4090 Whistler Way at the base of Whistler Mountain. It is adjacent to both the Blackcomb and Whistler gondolas that take skiers, snowboarders, and hikers to the top of the mountain. For accommodations at the Westin contact:
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The Westin Resort & Spa |
Reservations: 1-800-228-3000 |
NIPS 2003 Conference Rates: |
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4090 Whistler Way |
Reservation Fax: 1-604-905-5640 |
Junior Suites: $169 (~$121 US) |
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Whistler, British Columbia |
Hotel Main: 1-604-905-5000 |
One Bedroom Suites: $169 (~$121 US) |
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Canada V0N 1B4 |
Hotel Toll-free: 1-888-634-5577 |
Daily Parking Fee: $21 (~$ 121 US) |
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Rates at the Westin Resort & Spa are per night for single or double occupancy. There will be an additional charge of $30 (~$22 US) for each additional person. Rooms will be held for NIPS 2003 participants at the special rate until November 8, 2003. After that date, reservations will be accepted on a space-availability basis only. There is no refund for early checkouts, late check-ins, or no-shows. A deposit equal to one nights stay will hold each reservation. Full prepayment will be due 30 days prior to arrival and is not refundable. Cancellations made 30 days or less prior to arrival are not refundable. Cancellations made more than 14 days after booking will forfeit the initial deposit.
A mandatory resort fee of $15 (~$11 US) per room per night resort will be charged. The fee will afford unlimited use of the spa and health club, fitness center, unlimited local phone calls, ski valet service, ski/snowboard storage and local shuttle service in and around Whistler Village. Please note that the Westin Resort & Spa is a non-smoking facility. If you would like a room with a balcony for the purpose of smoking, this must be requested at the time of making the reservation.