Accommodations:
Block booking for accommodations at conference rates has been made with Holiday Inn, Super 8 Motel, and the university residence. Information and rates are listed below. When booking, refer to ISS 2009 and book by May 30, 2009 to enjoy the special rates.
Holiday Inn St. John's, on Portugal Cove Road, would like to welcome all ISS 2009 delegates planning a trip to St. John's, Newfoundland. The hotel is very conveniently located. Minutes from the St. John's International Airport, Memorial University, the Trans Canada Highway, the downtown and the Stavangar Drive shopping area. Some of the amenities available at the hotel:
- Free High-speed internet access in all 252 air conditioned guest bedrooms; business center on site; wireless access is available in the hotel lobby and restaurant.
- Complimentary parking
- Spectacular walking/running trails nearby
- Onsite fitness center
- East Side Marios restaurant on site
Super 8 Motel St. John's, is located on Higgins Line. Motel Features:
- Complimentary Super Start Plus Breakfast . featuring muffins, bagels, toast, hot and cold cereals, fresh fruit, coffee, tea, hot chocolate and juices. Complimentary High Speed Internet in all guest rooms and wireless coverage in public areas.
- Complimentary Guest Workstation in Lobby including computer and printer.
- Complimentary Local calls.
- 80ft water slide . pool . whirlpool
- 27.TVs with Premium Cable and Pay Per View Movies
- microwaves
- refrigerators
- coffee makers
- iron and ironing boards
- hairdryers
Memorial University Residence Halls: Register upon arrival at Hatcher House.
ROOMS: A single room is comprised of one twin bed. A double room is comprised of two twin beds. Rooms have a desk, chair and a closet with drawers. Bedding is provided. The conference rate includes daily maid service, towels and face cloth, soap and a drinking glass. There is no telephone or TV available.
PAYMENT: You are required to make full payment for your accommodations prior to or upon arrival. We accept cash, cheques, debit card, Visa and MasterCard. Payment in Canadian funds only!
REGISTRATION: No matter how you arrive in St. John.s you have to come to Hatcher House (refer to Map of the Campus for location) at the University to register for your accommodations. You have access to your room 24 hours a day. The booth is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The University is about a ten-minute taxi ride from the airport and costs about $15.00.
WASHROOMS: There are two common washrooms on each floor . one female and one male.
LAUNDROMAT: There is a coin-operated laundromat in each residence.
PETS: NO PETS ALLOWED in residences.
SECURITY: The residence buildings are locked twenty-four hours a day.
PARKING: Residence guests may park for a fee of $4.00/day. Permits are available at the conference registration booth in Hatcher House.
TELEPHONES: A pay telephone is located in each residence.
WINDOWS: Please close windows upon departure.
INTERNET CONNECTION: There is no Internet connection in the bedroom.
SMOKING: The campus of Memorial University of Newfoundland is smoke free.
SUMMER FOOD SERVICES : Not available to individuals. You may like to eat at the overhead food court in the University Center which is open during the summer. The second option would be to go to one of restaurants in the Churchill Square, which would be a 5 minute walk from the residence.
HOW TO CONTACT US:
Registration booth - May 1 to late August
Tel: (709) 737-7933
Fax: (709) 737-6705
E-mail: conferences@mun.ca
For reservation, complete the request for accommodations: Paton College form and send with payment as instructed.