The San Diego Convention Center and the Hotel Solamar
Hotel Solamar
The conference and exhibit hall will be located at the San Diego Convention Center. The Hotel Solamar is the official hotel of the conference - with a preferential rate of $195 for participants in the LEDs 2010 conference. Please book your hotel rooms by Monday, October 4th to receive the special discounted rate.
HOW TO BOOK:
By dedicated link:
LEDs Hotel Dedicated Link
By telephone:
+1 877 230 0300
By web:
www.hotelsolamar.com (please use discount code 301701)
CONFERENCE HOTEL: Hotel Solamar
A San Diego Luxury Hotel in the Gaslamp Quarter
A hip luxury hotel immersed in the dynamic energy of downtown San Diego. The perfect contemporary setting for the vibrant sun-and-sea attitudes that define California's second largest city. Located in the heart of the lively Gaslamp District, Hotel Solamar, a Kimpton Hotel, offers an ideal destination for business and leisure travelers alike. It is a Kimpton boutique hotel that melds the modern sensibilities with contemporary comforts at a very affordable price.
- High-speed Internet access, complimentary to Kimpton InTouch Guest Loyalty members
- Hosted evening wine hour A signature feature of Kimpton Hotels, our hosted evening wine hour invites our guests to relax after a full day of work or travel, or as the beginning of an evening of dining or entertainment.
- Complimentary organic morning coffee and tea service in the lobby living room
- Onsite full service business center
- Kimpton InTouch guest loyalty program
Getting there
From the airport, it's just a five-minute shuttle ride to the San Diego Convention Center, located right on the harbor in downtown San Diego. From there, everything you need is within walking distance. (And with an average temperature of 72 degrees, walking is the way to go!) Stay in a first-class hotel. Explore the dining and excitement of the Gaslamp Quarter.
San Diego Convention Center
San Diego is not only a natural beauty, it's also one of the most vibrant cities in the US and the Convention Center is at the heart of all the action. The SDCC is located centrally on San Diego Bay and is just a short stroll away from an exciting array of sidewalk cafes, specialty shops, art galleries and clubs in the historical Gaslamp District, thousands of hotel rooms, gorgeous waterfront parks, some of the finest restaurants in Southern California, the dynamic new San Diego Aircraft Carrier Museum and PETCO Park, the San Diego Padres' fabulous new downtown ballpark.
Downtown transportation is both convenient and stylish with horsedrawn carriages, the San Diego Trolley and the Coronado Ferry. The Trolley, San Diego's light rail system, links downtown, Old Town and Mission Valley to the Convention Center.
The facility boasts 2.6 million gross square feet and features 615,701 square feet of exhibit space; 204,114 square feet of meeting space including two 40,000-square-foot ballrooms; 284,494 square feet of prefunction, lobby and registration areas; and 184,514 square feet of outdoor terrace space.
The building's architectural centerpiece, the 90,000-square-foot Sails Pavilion, is glass-enclosed and has been significantly enhanced with an industry standard trade show floor, state-of-the-art lighting and a cooling and heating system for maximum
comfort year-round. With incredible views of the city and bay, the column free space is perfect for a variety of events from trade shows to receptions and gala events.