Doc No: WG14/N1328
Date: 2008-08-05
Reply to: Edison Kwok
ekwok@ca.ibm.com
Spring 2009 WG14 Meeting Information
The meeting will be located at
the IBM Toronto Software Lab in
Meeting Venue
The IBM Toronto
Software Lab ("the Lab") is located in
IBM Toronto Software Lab
L6G 1C7
Hotels
There are many hotel options within 5 km from the Lab along Highway #7. The Hilton Suites adjacent to the Lab offers discount rate to guests/visitors to the Lab. The trip between the two buildings is an easy 5 minutes walk across the IBM parking lot.
Hilton Suites Toronto/Markham Conference Centre & Spa
L6G 1A5
Tel: (905) 470 8500
Fax: (905) 477 8611
Standard accommodation at the Hilton is a two-room suite. The IBM negotiated room rate for meeting attendees is CAD 136.00. This includes overnight parking and full use of their gym facilities.
The airport
Air travel into
The easiest means of transportation from Pearson to the Hilton Suites is airport limousine or taxi. You can pick up a limousine from the queue at arrivals, or you can make arrangements in advance. You should expect to pay about CAD 55.00 for a one-way trip.
Aerofleet Services
(800) 268-0905
To drive from the airport to the hotel:
Transportation
Public transportation info and driving directions to the Lab are available on the Lab’s website. A rental car is not a strict necessity, but we will be in the suburbs, so it might help - if only to broaden the variety of dining options available to you. The following rental companies have kiosks at the airport:
Avis
Tel: 1-800-TRY-AVIS (1-800-879-2847)
Website: www.avis.com
Terminal 1 – (905) 676-1032/33
Terminal 3 – (905) 676-1034/35
Budget
Tel: 1-800-561-5212
Website: www.budget.com
Terminal 1 – (905) 676-1500
Terminal 3 – (905) 676-1623
Dollar/Thrifty
Tel: 1-800-THRIFTY
Website: www.dollar.com or www.thrifty.com
Terminal 1 – (905) 673-8811 x6256
Terminal 3 – (905) 673-8811 x6251
Hertz
Tel: 1-800-263-0600
Website: www.hertz.com
Terminal 1 and 3 – (416) 674-2020
National/Alamo
Tel: 1-800-CAR-RENT or 1-800-GO-ALAMO
Website: www.nationalcar.com or www.alamo.com
Terminal 1 and 3 – (905) 676-2647
Traffic regulations in
If you're driving in downtown
Other useful info
General:
Toronto Transit Commision route and fare information: