Hotel & Travel Information
Conference Hotel:
Hilton San Diego Resort & Spa
1775 East Mission Bay Drive
San Diego, CA 92109
Phone: 619-276-4010
Discounted Room Rate: $199 s/d
Discounted Cut-off Date: March 15, 2013
The Hilton San Diego Resort & Spa is a 2012 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence recipient. It is located directly on Mission Bay and is a short, 10 minute taxi ride from the San Diego International Airport. In addition to being centrally located, our conference attendees may enjoy:
Complimentary shuttle service to the Gas Lamp Quarter, known for world class shopping and fine dining
- Unlimited use of the resort's modern, state-of-the-art Fitness Center
- World class swimming pool
- Breathtaking views and waterfront dining
- Beachside firepits for evening relaxation
- Complimentary shuttle to Historic Old Town
- Unmatched service and attention to detail
Pleaseclick here or call the hotel directly to make your sleeping accommodations. You will need to identify yourself as a CHI conference attendee to receive the discounted room rate with the host hotel. Reservations made after the cut-off date or after the group room block has been filled (whichever comes first) will be accepted on a space and rate-availability basis. Rooms are limited, so please book early to take advantage of the discount we have negotiated.
We understand that you have many choices when making your travel arrangements. Please understand that reserving your room in the CHI room block of the conference hotel allows you to take full advantage of the conference sessions, events and networking opportunities, and ensures that our staff will be available to help should you have any issues with your accommodations.
Flight Discounts:

Special discounts have been established with American Airlines for this conference:
Car Rental Discounts:
Special discount rentals have been established with Hertz for this conference.
- Click here to make your reservation and use our Hertz Convention Number (CV): 04KL0004
- Or Call Hertz directly at 800-654-3131 and reference our Discount Number 04KL0004
Parking:
If you are driving, click here for information on finding nearby parking lots and the rates in and around the city.
Visiting San Diego:
With its great weather, miles of sandy beaches, and major attractions, San Diego is known worldwide as one of the best tourist destinations. The San Diego Convention and Visitor's Bureau is the official travel resource for the San Diego region such as maps and directions, visitor safety tips, where to stay, what to do and how to get around. International, and commercial air service for the region is provided by the San Diego International Airport.
The San Diego Historical Society connects the past to the future so all generations will understand and appreciate the richness of San Diego's regional history.
The Gaslamp Quarter is Southern California's premier dining, shopping and entertainment district, where you'll find a truly eclectic blend of food, fun and culture all within one of San Diego's most historic areas.
At the world-famous San Diego Zoo, you will see some of the world's rarest wildlife including giant pandas (and Hua Mei, the only panda cub in the U.S.), and koalas.
QUALCOMM Stadium accommodates a variety of events, including major league sports and concerts.
OTIS - The Online Transit Information System lets you find out how to get around San Diego using the Metropolitan Transit System's buses, trolleys, or trains.
- A visit to the San Diego Wild Animal Park is like a safari to many of the world's most exotic places.
World-renowned Balboa Park is home to fifteen museums, various arts and international culture associations, as well as the San Diego Zoo, making it one of the nation's largest cultural and entertainment complexes.
SeaWorld San Diego: To entertain, amaze and educate, creating memories that last a lifetime. SeaWorld has hosted more than 100 million guests since opening in 1964.