Comparative Perspectives on the Undergraduate Experience (3rd Annual SERU Research Symposium: May 1, 2009)

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To facilitate your travel to Berkeley, a few useful links are listed below. Should you need further information, please contact Rondi Phillips at rondi@berkeley.edu or 510-642-7703.

Getting to Berkeley

San Francisco International Airport
Oakland International Airport

Getting Around Berkeley

How to get to the campus
Public Transportation
Berkeley Convention and Visitors Bureau

Maps and Directions

A map of the UC Berkeley campus
Directions to the Center for Studies in Higher Education
Map and location of Barrows Hall

Directions to the Lipman Room, Barrows Hall:

Barrows Hall is located on the southside of the UC Berkeley campus along Bancroft Way. The Lipman Room is located on the 8th floor of Barrows Hall and is accessed from the East (hill side) bank of elevators. Take the elevator to the 7th floor; then either transfer to the 8th floor elevator across the hall, or take the stairs (also across the hall) to the top floor and the Lipman Room.

Accommodation

Upon making reservations, mention you are attending a UC Berkeley event and you will enjoy the UC Berkeley room rate!

PLEASE NOTE: TO RECEIVE THE DISCOUNTED HOTEL RATE FOR THE SERU SYMPOSIUM, MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS SOON!!!
Listed beside each hotel is the date when the discount ends.

Bancroft Hotel
2680 Bancroft Way
Berkeley, CA 94704
510-549-1000
800-549-1002
Fax: 510-549-1070

With 1920's charm, this National Landmark is located directly across the street from UC Berkeley. There are 22 serene guest rooms, many with spectacular views of the San Francisco Bay and most with one queen-sized bed. Continental breakfast and wireless internet are included with the room. This eco-friendly boutique hotel is a short walk to Caffe Strada, Adagia Restaurant, Cal Performances, Berkeley Art Museum, Boalt School of Law, Haas School of Business, The Campanile, Memorial Stadium, and the Greek Theatre.

Hotel Durant
2600 Durant Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94704
800-238-7268
510-845-8981
Fax: 510-486-8336

The Durant has become a tradition for generations of Alumni, faculty and event planners since 1928. Styled with a unique blend of classic Spanish Mediterranean architecture and modern conveniences, newly renovated in 2008, steps away from the U.C. Berkeley campus, the Hotel Durant offers 143 comfortably-appointed guestrooms with modern conveniences.

Reference SERU / UCUES 2009 Conference for special group rate, good until April 10.

Doubletree Hotel and Executive Meeting Center
200 Marina Blvd.
Berkeley, CA 94710
510-548-7920
800-223-8733
Fax: 510-548-7944

A world class, full service hotel, the Berkeley Marina Doubletree Hotel overlooks San Francisco Bay and the Golden Gate Bridge. Located just 15 minutes (by bus) from UC Berkeley campus, 378 guest rooms include private balconies or patios with Berkeley Hills, Courtyard, or Marina views, high-speed Internet access, and are 100% non-smoking. On-site hotel amenities include an indoor family pool and spa, indoor lap pool, well-equipped fitness center, and sauna. Enjoy the finest in California cuisine at the on-site waterfront restaurant, Bay Grille, or relax with your favorite beverages and tranquil views in the Bay Lounge.

Reference Group Code: *SER* for the SERU 2009 Symposium special group rate, good until April 15.

The Claremont Resort and Spa
41 Tunnel Road Berkeley, CA 94705
510-843-3000
800-551-7266, ext. 1 

Conceived as an English estate, the grounds of The Claremont Resort & Spa were selected for their astonishing views of San Francisco, California and San Francisco Bay. Two families, countless guests and one world-class resort have called this idyllic location home, the latter for nearly a century.

Since its debut in 1915, The Claremont Resort & Spa has served as a haven of sophistication, elegance and luxury high in the Berkeley Hills. Its award-winning cuisine, live entertainment and stately accommodations have drawn admirers from across the bay and the globe. Today, The Claremont Resort & Spa continues to treat visitors to an atmosphere of refinement found no place else.