Accommodations
Accommodations in Calgary
Participants at the Canadian Social Forum are encouraged to book their accommodations directly with the facility of their choice as soon as possible to ensure the availability of rooms. Conference rates indicated below at each facility are only guaranteed until April 20, 2009, subject to availability.
Calgary Marriott Hotel
110 9th Avenue SE
Calgary, AB T2G 5A6
www.calgarymarriott.com
The Calgary Marriott Hotel is attached to the South Building of the Telus Convention Centre.
To make your reservation on-line, use their dedicated reservations page.
When booking accommodations by telephone, please mention the group code “CDN SOCIAL DEVELOP,” in order to receive the conference rate.
Phone: 403.266.7331
Toll-free: 1.800.896.6878
Conference rates listed below are available for three days prior to and three days following the Canadian Social Forum, based on availability.
Rates:
Single / Double Occupancy - $219
Triple Occupancy - $254
Quad Occupancy - $274
If you have any difficulty booking pre- or post-Forum dates, please contact Golden Planners (our Conference Organizers) at ccsd@goldenplanners.ca, or by phone 613.241.9333.
Days Inn Calgary South
3828 Macleod Trail South
36th Ave/ Macleod Trail
Calgary, Alberta T2G 2R2
The Days Inn is located in Calgary South, approximately 10-20 minutes travel time by taxicab to the Telus Centre, or about 10 minutes by C-Train (Calgary’s light rail transit).
When booking accommodations by telephone, you will need to mention the group code “Canadian Social Forum/CCSD” in order to receive the conference rate.
Phone: 403-243-5531
Toll-free: 1.800.329.7466
Conference rates listed below are available for one day prior to and during the Canadian Social Forum, i.e., Monday to Thursday inclusive, based on availability. Room rates include continental breakfast.
Rates:
Single/ Double Occupancy - $99
Triple Occupancy - $109
Quad Occupancy - $119
If you have any difficulty booking Forum dates, please contact Golden Planners (our Conference Organizers) at ccsd@goldenplanners.ca, or by phone 613.241.9333.
University of Calgary Hotel and Conference Services
2500 University Drive NW
University Drive and 24th Avenue NW
Calgary, Alberta T2N 4V5
The University of Calgary campus occupies a beautiful, park-like setting covering more than 200 hectares, an area larger than Calgary’s entire downtown. There are numerous routes onto campus by car or bicycle depending on where you are coming from, and Calgary transit will deliver you to the University Station on the LRT, right at the University of Calgary's front door. The University is about a 20 minute C-Train ride from the Telus Convention Centre or a 15 minute cab ride.
The University of Calgary offers a variety of accommodation options in a variety of price ranges. Canadian Social Forum participants are able to choose from the following room types with single or double occupancy:
Traditional Dormitory ($49.47 per night): includes two single beds, desks, dressers and mini-fridge. Washroom and shower facilities are shared by gender with other guests on each floor. Basic daily housekeeping is provided. Linens will be changed every three days.
Studio Apartment ($74.69 per night): includes two single beds, washroom, and kitchen. Basic daily housekeeping is provided. Linens will be changed every three days. Cutlery, plates, cooking utensils, televisions and phones are not provided for these rooms but can be rented from the front desk in Cascade Hall.
Two Bedroom Apartments ($100 per night): includes two single beds, washroom, kitchen and sitting area. Basic daily housekeeping is provided. Linens will be changed every three days. Cutlery, plates, cooking utensils, televisions and phones are not provided for these rooms but can be rented from the front desk in Cascade Hall.
Small Hotel Suite ($104.76 per night): includes queen bed, washroom, breakfast table, mini-fridge, microwave, coffee maker, cable television, wireless and Ethernet internet connection, and local telephone. Basic daily housekeeping is provided. Linens will be changed every three days.
Large Hotel Suite ($124.16 per night): includes queen bed, twin bed, washroom, breakfast table, mini fridge, microwave, coffee maker, cable television, wireless and Ethernet internet connection and local telephone. Basic daily housekeeping is provided. Linens will be changed every three days.
The rates quoted above do not include GST (5%) or Alberta Tourism Levy (4%). The third or more occupant of a two bedroom apartment, small or large hotel suite will cost an additional $25 each per night plus taxes and levy.
Please note: At time of booking each guest will be required to provide payment for one night room and tax. This payments is non refundable and will be credited towards the guest’s final Statement of Account.
To book accommodations please call: 1-877-498-3203 and quote “Canadian Social Forum” to receive the discounted rate.