92nd Canadian Chemistry Conference and Exhibition in Hamilton, ON, May 30 - June 3, 2009

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Rooms at the Sheraton Hamilton Hotel and the Crowne Plaza Hamilton are sold out for the duration of CSC2009 although there may be some rooms available for a night or two in the middle of the conference. Tourism Hamilton's web site provides links to all the hotels and motels in the area.  The information on the Tourism Hamilton web site indicates whether the hotels and motels are downtown or further out of town.  Some of the hotels do provide shuttle service to the downtown area.  When booking, please be sure to tell them that you will be coming for CSC2009. In addition there are links to other types of accommodations in the area such as Bed and Breakfast establishments in the area as well as campgrounds. Rooms are no longer available in Hedden Hall on the McMaster campus.
Admiral Inn Burlington 3500 Billings Court Burlington, Ontario L7N 3n6 1-905-639-4780 burlington@admiralinn.com
We have been able to secure a block of rooms at the Admiral Inn in Burlington.  The rates are very low so the $35-40 cab fare (about a ten-minute ride) between the Hamilton Convention Centre and the Burlington Admiral Inn is not too onerous, especially if several people share the cab. Please be sure to mention the Canadian Chemistry Conference to get these rates. Standard room $69.95/night plus taxes for one person; $72.95/ night plus taxes for two people King room $69.95/night plus taxes for one person; $72.95/ night plus taxes for two people
Hamilton Days Inn 210 Main Street East Hamilton, Ontario L8N 1HV3 1-905-528-3297 info@hamiltondaysinn.com
The Hamilton Days Inn has made available a number of rooms available at a special rate for CSC2009 attendees.  You must indicate that you will be attending CSC2009 or the Canadian Chemistry Conference to get these rates.  There are very few rooms for May 30 but more for the rest of the time.
One Queen-sized bed $99.00/night plus taxes for one or two persons Two Queen-sized beds $129.00/night plus taxes for one to four persons
Sheraton Hamilton Hotel 116 King Street West Hamilton, Ontario L8P 4V3 1-905-529-5515
The official conference hotel is the Sheraton Hamilton Hotel. The Sheraton Hamilton Hotel is connected to the Hamilton Convention Centre by an over-street walkway; technical sessions will take place in the Sheraton as well as in the Convention Centre.  SOLD OUT Information about the rooms and amenities may be found here. Reservations should be made by using the on-line registration form which is specific for CSC2009; click here to access this web site. If you plan to arrive very early or stay late and the search tells you there are no rooms, try tightening your times closer to the actual time of CSC2009; there are significantly fewer rooms available at our rates before May 29 or after June 4.  Rooms are only available at these rates until they are sold out.  There may be club rooms available at higher rates.

Crowne Plaza Hamilton 150 King Street East Hamilton, Ontario L8N 1B2 1-905-528-3451

We have also reserved a block of rooms in the Crowne Plaza Hamilton, a short walk from the Hamilton Convention Centre and the Sheraton.  SOLD OUT The Crowne Plaza Hamilton is a 100% smoke-free hotel. Information about the rooms and amenities may be found here. Reservations should be made by using the on-line registration form which is specific for CSC2009; click here to access this web site. Make your reservation prior to the cut-off date of Monday, April 27.  These rates are available until all the rooms are booked.

Student Accommodations

We have reserved a block of rooms with Basic Service in Hedden Hall on the McMaster campus, approximately 5 km from the Convention Centre and the Sheraton; room rates include a hot and cold buffet breakfast.  These rooms will be held until April 27, 2009.  SOLD OUT Information about Hedden Hall may be found here.  High-speed Internet access in the rooms is hardwired so be sure to bring an RJ45 cable with you if you plan to connect. Bus service is available between the University and downtown Hamilton; specific information may be found here.  The nearest bus stop[routes 1, 5A and 51(51 operates on weekdays only)] is at the corner of Forsyth and Sterling . A campus map may be found here. You must register using their special accommodation form which may be downloaded here.You must return the form with payment by mail or by fax; on-line registration for Hedden Hall is not available.

92nd Canadian Chemistry Conference and Exhibition Hamilton, ON, Canada  info@csc2009.ca Organized by the Canadian Society for Chemistry 130 Slater Street, Suite 550, Ottawa, ON, Canada  K1P 6E2 T. 1-888-542-2242  F. 613-232-5862 www.chemistry.ca