Practical Body MRI Workshop

ISMRM Premier Educational Event
Practical Body MRI by the Experts
Including Self Assessment Modules
August 2-3, 2008
Doubletree Hotel & Executive Meeting Center Berkeley Marina, Berkeley, CA

Doubletree Hotel & Executive Meeting Center Berkeley Marina
200 Marina Boulevard
Berkeley, CA 94710
Tel: 510-548-7920
Fax: 510-548-7944
www.berkeleymarina.doubletree.com

Venue Description:

The Doubletree Hotel & Executive Meeting Center at the Berkeley Marina, a world-class, full service meeting and conference center overlooking San Francisco Bay, provides superior service in a resort-like setting. Our exceptional northern California hotel, is 20 minutes from Oakland International Airport, 30 minutes from San Francisco International Airport and convenient to all major highways.

Our dazzling location offers vacationers and business travelers endless leisure options. The unique romance, beauty, shopping, dining, entertainment and culture of San Francisco are ten minutes away. Sacramento, Napa, Marin and Oakland are also in close proximity. From beach to golf course to mountain trail, our hotel guests have access to scenic beauty and dozens of outdoor activities. Onsite recreational amenities include an indoor family pool and spa, indoor lap pool, well-equipped fitness center, and sauna. Enjoy the finest in California cuisine at our waterfront Bay Grille, or relax with your favorite beverages and tranquil views in the Bay Lounge.

Berkeley, NOW:

When San Franciscans refer to it, the East Bay often means nothing more than what you can see across the bay from the city -- mainly Oakland and Berkeley, both of which are in Alameda County. In fact, the East Bay stretches north and east of Alameda to Contra Costa County, which itself has emerged as a powerful business nexus. It includes several small towns as well as upscale Walnut Creek, where most of the county's fine restaurants and shopping centers are found. Farther north, beyond the East Bay, is Marine World, a popular theme park that combines roller coasters and animal shows. East Bay towns south of Alameda and Contra Costa counties have become bedroom communities for workers in the high-tech industry. These begin to run into one another, reaching critical mass on the edge of Silicon Valley.

Berkeley, THEN:

Those looking for traces of Berkeley's politically charged past need go no farther than Sather Gate. Both the Free Speech movement and the fledgling political life of actor turned politician Ronald Reagan have their roots here. It was next to Sather Gate, on September 30, 1964, that a group of students directly defied the University of California Berkeley chancellor's order that all organizations advocating "off-campus issues" (e.g., civil rights, nuclear disarmament) keep their information tables off campus. Citation of the tablers brought more than 400 sympathetic students into Sproul Hall that afternoon. They stayed until 3 the following morning, setting a precedent of protest that would be repeated in the coming months, with students jamming Sproul Hall in greater numbers each time.

A colorful mural on the side of Amoeba Records (Haste Street at Telegraph Avenue) offers the protestors' version of park history. Although the area around People's Park and Sather Gate may seem quiet now, issues such as affirmative action and tuition increases still bring protests to the steps of Sproul.

Doubletree Hotel Address:

Doubletree Hotel & Executive Meeting Center Berkeley Marina
200 Marina Boulevard
Berkeley, CA 94710
Tel: 510-548-7920
Fax: 510-548-7944
www.berkeleymarina.doubletree.com

Directions to the Doubletree Hotel & Executive Meeting Center:

Located off I-80, University Avenue exit in Berkeley, California. Located at the western-most point of University, at the Berkeley Marina.

From Oakland International Airport

Distance from hotel: 15 mi.
Drive time: 20 min.
Directions: From airport, take I-880 North. Follow signs for I-80 North Sacramento/Berkeley. Exit University Avenue. Go to 7th Street and make a U-turn. Proceed back onto University to Marina Boulevard. Make a right onto Marina.

Transportation to and from the Airport

Type	Typical Minimum Charge
Super Shuttle	50.00 USD
Taxi	75.00 USD

From San Francisco International Airport

Distance from hotel: 23 mi.
Drive time: 30 min.
Directions: 101 N to 8-80 across Bay Bridge. Follow toward Berkeley/Sacramento, exit University Ave. Go to 7th St and make u-turn. Proceed back on University to marina Blvd. Make right onto Marina.

Transportation to and from the Airport

Type	Typical Minimum Charge
Super Shuttle	60.00 USD
Taxi	85.00 USD

Hotel Parking

Self Parking: Complimentary

All Rooms Feature:

• Sweet Dreams by Doubletree sleep experience
• Neutrogena toiletries
• Television Pay-Per-View and premium channels (HBO, CNN ESPN)
• Two line telephone with voicemail and data port
• Iron/iron board; hairdryer
• Coffeemaker with complimentary coffee and tea
• High speed internet access
• Sweet Dreams alarm clock radio with MP3 connectivity
• USA Today delivered each weekday morning
• Work desk with adjustable lamp
• Private balcony or patio.

Accessibility:

• Accessible rooms available

Attractions & Landmarks:

• Cesar Chavez Park - adjacent
• Golden Gate Fields – 1 mile
• University of California-Berkeley – 3 miles
• Jack London Square – 8 miles
• San Francisco – 10 miles
• Pacific Bell Park – 11.5 miles
• Pier 39 San Francisco – 12.5 miles
• Ghirardelli Square – San Francisco - 14 miles
• Oakland International airport – 15 miles
• San Francisco International Airport – 23 miles
• Napa Valley – 30 miles

For your family's comfort and convenience

• Children's Menu
• Cribs
• High chairs

For your comfort and convenience

• Automated Teller (ATM)
• Baggage Storage
• Coin Laundry
• Elevators
• Gift Shop
• Laundry/Valet Service
• Local Area Transportation
• Lounge
• Luggage Hold
• Multi-Lingual Staff
• News Stand
• Room Service
• Safety Deposit Box

For your fitness and recreation convenience

• Fitness Room
• Pool

Information for your convenience

Check-in/Check-out

Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Available on Site:

• Fitness Room
• Pool

Nearby:

Name	Distance
Basketball	3 MI
Beach	20 MI
Bowling	5 MI
Driving Range	7 MI
Fishing	1 MI
Golf course	7 MI
Hiking Trail	7 MI
Horseback Riding	15 MI
Hunting	20 MI
Jogging Track	1 MI
Playground	1 MI
Pool Table	5 MI
Putting Green	7 MI
Racquetball	5 MI
Sailing	1 MI
Sight Seeing Tours	12 MI
Skeet / Trapshooting	20 MI
Tennis Court	5 MI
Video Arcade	5 MI
Walking Track	1 MI
Windsurfing	2 MI

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