Scientific Organizing Committee:
Joshua S. Bloom, Harvard/CfA
Alex Filippenko, UCB
Jens Hjorth, NBI
Chryssa Kouveliotou, NASA/MSFC.
Ken Nomoto, U. Tokyo
Stan Woosley, UCSC

Workshop Coordinator:
Nancy Tate
tate@phys.washington.edu
(206) 685-4286

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The Supernova - Gamma Ray Burst Connection

July 12 - 14, 2004

Lodging Information

Room blocks have been made at the following hotels:

University Inn, 4140 Roosevelt Way N.E., Seattle WA 98105
http://www.universityinnseattle.com/

Approximately 10 minutes walk from the INT offices. Restaurant, seasonal heated outdoor pool, spa and guest laundry. Business center with free high speed internet access and printer use. A junior suite has a pull-out sofa, microwave, coffee maker and small refrigerator. All rooms are non-smoking.

The rate for a single occupancy traditional room is $109.00/night plus 15.6% tax. The rate for a single occupancy junior suite is $129.00/night plus 15.6% tax. Rates include continental breakfast and free on-site parking. (A credit card number will be required to hold your reservation. To avoid charges for the first night, cancellations must be received by 3:00pm prior to the day of arrival.)

Please contact the University Inn directly to reserve your room via one of the following means:
Toll free: 800.733.3855
Direct or International: 206.632.5055
Fax: 206.547.4937
E-mail: reservations@universityinnseattle.com

Be sure to mention the "SUPERNOVA" ROOM BLOCK when making your reservation in order to get the room rates quoted above. This will ensure that you will receive the discounted rate and that a room will be available. The rooms in the room block will be released on JUNE 4, 2004. Please make your reservation as soon as possible.

Silver Cloud Inn, 5036 25th Ave. N.E., Seattle WA 98105
http://www.scinns.com/universi.htm

Approximately 25 minute walk from the INT offices. University Village Shopping Mall is nearby. Indoor pool, spa, fitness center and guest laundry. Refrigerators, microwaves and coffee makers in all rooms. Complimentary shuttle to University of Washington campus.

The rate for a single occupancy King room or a Double occupancy room with two double beds is $99.00/night plus 15.6% tax. Rates include continental breakfast and free on-site parking. A credit card number will be required to hold your reservation.

Please contact the Silver Cloud Inn directly to reserve your room via one of the following means:
Toll free: 800.205.6940
Direct or International: 206.526.5200
Fax: 206.522.1450
E-mail: management@university.scinns.com
Online reservation system http://www.scinns.com/universi.htm Choose "Group Option". Group ID number and password are both "SUPERNOV".

Be sure to mention the "SUPERNOVA" ROOM BLOCK when making your reservation by phone in order to get the room rates quoted above. The rooms in the room block will be released on JUNE 11, 2004. Please make your reservation as soon as possible.

Watertown, 4242 Roosevelt Way N.E., Seattle WA 98105 http://www.watertownseattle.com/

(Opened in May 2002.) Approximately 10 minutes walk from the INT offices. Fitness room, guest laundry. Free local phone calls and high-speed internet access in each room. Loaner bicycles available to guests and local shuttle service available by reservation. Complimentary wine tasting each evening. A studio room has a coffeemaker, microwave, small refrigerator, and an "a la cart" special amenity selection (see website for descriptions). All rooms are non-smoking.

The rate for a single occupancy studio room is $139.00/night plus 15.6% tax. Rates include continental breakfast and free on-site parking. (A credit card number will be required to hold your reservation. To avoid charges for the first night, cancellations must be received by 3:00pm prior to the day of arrival.)

Please contact the Watertown directly to reserve your room via one of the following means:
Toll free: 866.944.4242
Direct or International: 206.826.4242
Fax: 206.315.4242
E-mail: reservations@watertownseattle.com

Be sure to mention the "SUPERNOVA" ROOM BLOCK when making your reservation in order to get the room rates quoted above. This will ensure that you will receive the discounted rate and that a room will be available. The rooms in the room block will be released on JUNE 10, 2004. Please make your reservation as soon as possible.

Due to a popular cycling event at the University of Washington on July 17, rooms outside of the above blocks may be sold out in most area hotels on the night of July 16. If the blocks are used up or if the release date has passed and you still need to arrange lodging, here are some additional possibilities:

College Inn Guest House - (206) 633-4441
4000 University Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105
Approximately 5 minutes walk from the INT offices. A 1909 European style B&B on the National Register of Historic Places; simple period furnishings; separate bathrooms for men and women are "down the hall". Rates include tax and continental breakfast. Visa & MC accepted. American Express is not accepted.

Ramada Inn Seattle at Northgate - (206) 365-0700
2140 North Northgate Way, Seattle, WA 98133
Approx. 20 minutes by car to the INT offices. Northgate Shopping Mall is nearby. Suites include king size bed, or two queens, two TV's, kitchenette with refrigerator, microwave, some stoves (upon request), coffee makers, hair dryers, living room area, voice mail and data ports. Free hotel van shuttle with scheduled departures to University District.

Residence Inn by Marriott - (206)624-6000
800 Fairview Avenue N., Seattle WA 98109
Apartment-style lodging approximately 10 minutes by car or bus from the INT offices (approx. 2 miles). All suites have fully equipped kitchens, separate living areas, and balconies, some facing Seattle's Lake Union. Underground parking available at $12/night. Continental breakfast buffet included, complimentary coffee and dessert each evening. Complimentary grocery shopping service. Free hotel shuttle van within 2.5 mile radius. Fitness room with indoor pool/whirlpool/sauna. Free local phone calls, coin-operated guest laundry.

Online guides such as http://seattle.citysearch.com/ will have information on hotels in downtown Seattle (approximately 15 minutes by bus or car to the University) and other neighborhoods. Please contact your program coordinator if you have further questions.

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