HOTEL INFORMATION
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 RESERVATION INFORMATION
The 24th Session of the North American Forest Commission will take place at the Condado Plaza Hotel and Casino, on the western end of the Condado Beach area. By cab, the hotel is about 15-20 minutes from Old San Juan and 20-30 minutes from the airport.
The hotel is located at:
999 Ashford Avenue
San Juan, Puerto Rico 00907
(tel) 1-787-721-1000
We have reserved a block of rooms, under the name "North American Forest Commission" or "NAFC" . Please call the number above ASAP to make a reservation.
The room rate is $175/night. However, there are additional taxes and fees, including the following:
- Government tax -- 11%
- Puerto Rico sales tax -- 6.5%
- Resort fee -- 11%
- Occupancy fee -- $5.00/night
- Bellman charge -- $3.50 one-time charge
- Maid gratuity -- $0.25 per day
*** We have reserved several rooms for the night of Saturday, June 14 at the negotiated rate for those who would like to stay an extra night in San Juan. ***
You will be responsible for all charges related to your room. If you have a tax-free exemption, please bring the necessary documents and make arrangements directly with the hotel.
Please Note: Although you are welcome to stay at any hotel, we encourage you to make your reservation at the Condado Hotel due to convenience. Continental breakfast and the receptions will be open to ALL participants of the NAFC.
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ABOUT THE HOTEL: CONDADO PLAZA HOTEL AND CASINO
Recently renovated, the hotel has 2 main building connected by a bridge over Ashford Avenue: Ocean Tower and Laguna tower. Here are some things to note about the hotel:
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- NAFC Sessions will take place in Laguna 1 Conference Room in the Laguna Tower. Continental breakfast and AM/PM breaks will take place outside of Laguna 1.
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- NAFC will have its own business center in the Laguna Tower at the San Juan Hospitality Suite.
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- The hotel also has its own business center.
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- The hotel has access to the beach and a lagoon and has 2 pools -- laguna side and oceanside. Sunday night meet and greet cocktail reception will take place by the pool on the ocean side; while the FAO hosted reception on Monday will take place by the pool on the laguna side.
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- The hotel has 3 restaurants, 1 bar/lounge, a Starbucks off the hotel lobby, fitness center, and is within walking distance of other restaurants and convenience stores.
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MEETING LOCATION
NAFC Sessions will take place in Laguna 1 Conference Room in the Laguna Tower. Continental breakfast and AM/PM breaks will take place outside of Laguna 1. Please see the map above for directions to the meeting room.
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HOTEL AMENITIES
- Internet connection
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Private balcony
- Voicemail and dataport
- Coffee maker
- Free wireless connection in public areas
- Fitness center
- Two pools -- oceanside, lagunaside
- Beach access
- Starbucks, off the lobby
- Business center access
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AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOOD
The Condado area -- the strip on which the Condado Hotel lies -- is filled with other hotels, restaurants, and convenient stores. Long stretches of beaches can be found along this strip.
When walking out of the hotel, turn left. There are several local restaurants that specialize in cheap seafood and Caribbean/Latin American cuisine. About a 10 minute walk from the hotel is a Pharmacy (across the San Juan Marriott hotel), ice cream parlor, boutiques. There is also a free public access to the beach.
The esplanade along the main avenue in the Condado area is also great for those who want to run or walk. Please do so with caution.
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