The HPS 2008 midyear meeting and professional development school will be held at the Oakland Marriott City Center. Located in the heart of Oakland, the Marriott can readily accommodate meeting attendees in excellent style at a very competitive room rate and has outstanding on-site convention facilities. The modern 21 story Oakland Marriott offers commanding views of Lake Merritt, Berkeley Marina, the bay and skyline of San Francisco, and both the Golden Gate and Bay Bridges. The hotel is connected to the Oakland Convention Center, therefore minimal walking.

HPS has arranged a special rate at the Oakland Marriott City Center. The block of rooms has been reserved for January
25-February 2, 2008. The special room rate will be available until January 4 or until the group block is sold out, whichever comes first. Single/Double Rates: $139. Please note that these rates do not include tax.

Reserve your room online.

You can also call the hotel at 510-451-4000 and mention the group code hpshpsa to reserve your room. Reserve early to ensure a room at the group rate; the cutoff date is January 4, 2008. Once the block is sold out, rooms may not be available at the group rate.

Among the Marriott’s world-class services are:

• Full-service 24-hour fitness center
• Heated outdoor pool
  
• High-speed internet access in all guestrooms
  
• Wi-fi available in most public areas
  
• Full-service restaurant, lounge, and room service
  
• Gift shop, 24-hour business center, and
• Hertz car rental service, all on site
  
• In-room amenities including a work station with Marriott’s “Desk That Works” executive chair, coffee maker with complimentary coffee, hair dryer, iron and ironing board, and data ports with high-speed internet access.