2006 Joint Mathematics Meetings in San Antonio, Texas

How to Obtain Hotel Accommodations

Complimentary Room Lottery

(See the How to Register in Advance page to learn how to qualify for this year's room lottery.) Last year's winners were:

Jane Claffey, Eva Curry, Christopher Dwyer, Tim Flood, Bo Green, Lila Roberts, and Emily Sprague

General Instructions

All reservations must be made through the Mathematics Meetings Service Bureau (MMSB). Participants must register in advance in order to obtain hotel accommodations through the MMSB. Special meeting rates have been negotiated at the following hotels. These rates apply exclusively to reservations made through the MMSB.

To make a reservation, please submit a completed housing section of the Advance Registration/Housing (ARH) Form (paper or electronic) with a guarantee by November 14---Extended to November 28. Sorry, reservations cannot be taken by phone.

Please note that all room blocks have been released back to the hotels as of December 16. Please call the hotels directly with all changes and cancellations. If you need a new reservation, please call the hotels directly to see if there is any availability. Rates may change after December 19. If rooms are not available, please call the Convention & Visitors Bureau at (800) 447-3372 for assistance

Rates

  • Subject to 16.75% state tax
  • Only certified students or unemployed mathematicians qualify for student rates.
  • See ARH Form for detailed rate structure of each property.

Deadlines

  • Room lottery qualification: November 4, 2005
  • Reservations through MMSB: November 14, 2005-Extended to November 28
  • Changes/cancellations through MMSB:
    December 7, 2005 for La Mansion & The Fairmount
    December 14, 2005 for all other hotels

Please call hotels directly after December 19 with changes and cancellations.

Questionnaire lottery

Those who turn in their completed questionnaires by noon on Saturday, 1/14/06, will be eligible to win a free hotel room at the 2007 Joint Mathematics Meetings in New Orleans. Last year's winner was James Morrow..

Guarantee Requirements/Cancellation Policy

  • One night deposit by check, or
  • Credit cards accepted: VISA, MC, AMEX, and Diners
  • Riverwalk Plaza will get a pre-authorization for stay 3 - 5 days before arrival
  • 72-hour cancellation policy: Crockett, Hilton, Holiday Inn Express, Holiday Riverwalk, La Mansion, Marriott Residence Inn, Menger, Riverwalk Plaza
  • 48-hour cancellation policy: Hampton Inn, Red Roof Inn, Marriott Riverwalk, Marriott Rivercenter
  • 24-hour cancellation policy: St. Anthony
  • Please note that some hotels enforce early departure penalties; see descriptions below.
General Information
  • Check-in 3:00 p.m./checkout 11:00 am - Hilton, Riverwalk Plaza; Check-in 4:00 pm/checkout 11:00 am - Hampton Inn, Holiday Riverwalk; Check-in 3:00 pm/checkout noon - Holiday Inn Express, La Mansion, Marriott Residence Inn, Red Roof Inn, St. Anthony; Check-in 3:30 pm/checkout noon - Crockett, Menger; Check-in 4:00 pm/checkout noon - Marriott Riverwalk, Marriott Rivercenter
  • Windows do not open in rooms unless otherwise indicated.
  • Children at different ages are free in existing beds only.
  • Limited availability of cribs, free of charge
  • Most hotels have a limited environmental policy regarding linens where all requests for a limited change of linens will be honored. The Holiday Inn Express, Hampton Inn, Crockett, La Mansion, and Marriott Residence Inn do not have a policy. Linens are changed every day.
  • Distance from hotel to Convention Center is indicated in each listing.
  • Airport shuttles to hotels are provided by SA TRANS located at http://www.saairportshuttle.com.
  • Wireless is available in some hotels; Please see descriptions below.
  • Some hotels will not send confirmations; Please see descriptions below.
  • All hotels are in acceptable compliance with ADA; however the Crockett is a historic property and is not recommended for participants with wheelchairs. The Hilton is ADA compliant but has no roll-in showers. All hotels have TTYs/TDDs text telephones on the premises or can rent them by request.

For your convenience, rates have been negotiated at the following hotels.You may call these hotels directly for rooms.

La Quinta Convention Center
(.10 mile/1/2 block)
303 Blum Street
San Antonio, TX 78205
210-222-9181 or 1-800-531-5900

Single/Double - US $119
Please note that this block is almost full but this rate will be honored through Dec. 15. After that, the rate will change for any rooms that are still available. So, if you have been told that the rate is different before Dec. 15, please try again or send email to pop@ams.org.

Mention "joint mathematics" to get rate
Reservation cut-off date: December 10, 2005 - Extended to December 15
Check in: 3:00 pm
Check out: Noon

no restaurant but complimentary hot breakfast served each morning; lounge area; free hi-speed internet (throughout hotel); in rooms: microwave and refrigerator in each room, heavenly mattress, hypo-alergenic pillows, two phone lines (one is handheld), full size iron/boards, hair dryer, coffee maker, plus towels, granite marble tops in bathroom, wrap around shower curtain, etc.); parking: US$19.00- valet, US$15.00 self; children free in room 18 yrs. and younger; windows do not open; laundry facilities; fitness center; outdoor pool; business center; handicapped accessible

All changes to departure dates must be made at check-in to avoid a $50 penalty charge.

Homewood Suites

(.30 mile/3 blocks)
432 West Market Street
San Antonio, TX 78205
210-222-1515

Single/Double - US $119
Triple - US $149
Quad - US $169

Please note that this block is almost full. Rates may change soon.

Mention "mathematics" to get rate
Check in: 3:00 pm
Check out: Noon

all spacious suites; no restaurant but complimentary hot breakfast served each morning plus reception from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Monday - Friday; wireless in lobby area; all suites have 2 living areas with fully equipped kitchen (no oven) and all amenities including high speed internet access; parking US $20 valet only; cancellation policy - 72 hours; windows do not open; handicapped accessible

 

SOLD OUT

Marriott Rivercenter
(co-headquarters)
(.10 mile/1/2 block)
101 Bowie Street
San Antonio, TX 78205
210-223-1000

Regular single/double - US $148
Student single/double - US $118

Restaurants; Lounge; Health Club; Indoor/outdoor heated pool; Business center; Connected to Rivercenter mall; Parking per day - $17 (self) & $23 (valet); All rooms have full amenities including data ports; Children under 18 years free; High speed internet access is available in sleeping rooms at a cost of $9.95 per day plus tax. Wireless is available in public areas and meeting rooms at a cost of $3.95 for first 15 minutes and $.25 per additional minute. Confirmations will not be sent.

SOLD OUT

Marriott Riverwalk
(co-headquarters)
(across street)
711 East River Walk
San Antonio, TX 78205
210-224-4555

Regular single/double - US $148
Student single/double - US $118

Restaurant; Lounge; Deli bar; Starbucks; Health Club; Indoor/outdoor heated pool; Business center; Parking per day - $17 (self) & $23 (valet); All rooms have full amenities including data ports; Rooms facing the river have balconies; Children under 18 years free; High speed internet access is available in sleeping rooms at a cost of $9.95 per day plus tax. Wireless is available in public areas and meeting rooms at a cost of $3.95 for first 15 minutes and $.25 per additional minute. Confirmations will not be sent.

SOLD OUT

Hilton Palacio del Rio
(.20 mile/1.5 blocks/across the street from south side of Convention Center)
200 South Alamo Street
San Antonio, TX 78205
210-222-1400

Single/Double - US $146
Student single/double - US $117

Restaurants; Sports bar; Fitness room; Outdoor pool; Business center; Location of the Joint Meetings' Daycare; Parking per day - $15 (self) & $28 (valet); All rooms have full amenities including data ports and refrigerators; Children under 18 years free; High speed internet access is available in sleeping rooms at a cost of $9.95 per day plus tax; Wireless is free in the lobby bar, Sports Bar and restaurant

All changes to departure dates must be made at check-in to avoid a $50 penalty charge.

SOLD OUT

Marriott Residence Inn
(.30 mile/3 blocks)
425 Bonham Street
San Antonio, TX 78205
210-212-5555

Single/Double - US $120
Student single/double - US $96

All suites; No restaurant; Complimentary full breakfast each morning; Workout Room; Outdoor pool; Parking per day - $10 (self ); All rooms have full amenities including full kitchen and free high speed internet access; Windows open slightly; Children under 18 years free; Wireless is free in public areas.

SOLD OUT

Riverwalk Plaza
(.30 mile/3.5 blocks)
100 Villita Street
San Antonio, TX 78205
210-225-1234

Single/Double - US $119
Student single/double - US $96

Restaurant; Lounge; Fitness center; Heated outdoor pool; Parking per day - $11 (self); All rooms have full amenities including refrigerators, data ports and free high speed internet access; No pay movies in rooms but 100 channels available; Some windows open; Children under 17 years free;

All changes to departure dates must be made at check-in to avoid a $25 penalty charge.

SOLD OUT

The Menger
(.20 mile/2 blocks)
204 Alamo Plaza
San Antonio, TX 78205
210-223-4361

Single/Double - US $118
Student single/double - US $96

Restaurant; Lounge; Fitness center; Spa; Outdoor pool; Connected to several shops; Parking per day - $19 (valet only); All rooms have full amenities including data ports, free high speed internet access; Wireless available in public areas only; Some windows open; Children under 18 years free

SOLD OUT

St. Anthony
(.40 mile/4 blocks)
300 E. Travis Street
San Antonio, TX 78205
210-227-4392

Regular single - US $115
Regular double - US $125

Restaurant; Lounge; Rooftop pool; Business center; Parking per day - $15 (self) & $20 (valet); All rooms have full amenities; Children under 18 years free; Wireless high speed internet access is available in sleeping rooms at a cost of $9.95 per day plus tax

All changes to departure dates must be made at check-in to avoid a $50 penalty charge.

SOLD OUT

La Mansion del Rio
(.40 mile/4 blocks)
112 College Street
San Antonio, TX 78205
210-518-1000

Regular single/double - US $115
Student single/ double - US $93

Restaurant; Fitness center; Business center; Heated outdoor pool; Parking per day - $7 (self) & $25 (valet); All rooms have full amenities including data ports; Rooms with river view have balconies; Children under 18 years free; High speed internet access is available in sleeping rooms at a cost of $9.95 per day plus tax; wireless in lobby and restaurant at a cost of $9.95 per day plus tax.

All changes to departure dates must be made at check-in to avoid a $50 penalty charge.

SOLD OUT

The Crockett
(.20 mile/2 blocks/behind the Alamo)
320 Bonham Street
San Antonio, TX 78205
210-225-6500

Single/Double - US $115
Student single/double - US $90

No restaurant; Free continental breakfast; Lounge; Fitness center at Menger; Outdoor pool; Parking per day - $10 (self) & $19 (valet); All rooms have full amenities including data ports and free high speed internet access; Children under 17 years free; Wireless is free in lobby area. Confirmations will not be sent.

SOLD OUT

Holiday Inn Riverwalk
(.50 mile/5 blocks)
217 North St. Mary's Street
San Antonio, TX 78205
210-224-2500

Single/Double - US $112
Student single/double - US $90

Restaurant; Lounge; Fitness room; Spa; Heated outdoor pool; Parking per day - $14 (self) & $18 (valet); All rooms have full amenities including data ports and free wireless internet access; Most rooms have balconies; Children under 18 years free; Directly on riverwalk; River barge ticket booth located on property

SOLD OUT

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites
(.30 mile/1.5 blocks)
524 South St. Mary's Street
San Antonio, TX 78205
210-354-1333

Single/Double - US $109
Student single/double - US $87

All suites; No restaurant; Free continental breakfast with hot selected items each morning; Outdoor pool; Fitness center; Business center; Parking per day - $6 (self); All rooms have full amenities including data ports, kitchenettes, microwaves, mini refrigerators, and free high speed internet access; Windows open slightly; Children under 16 years free

SOLD OUT

Hampton Inn Downtown
(.30 mile/1.5 blocks)
414 Bowie Street
San Antonio, TX 78205
210-225-8500

Regular single - US $94
Regular double - US $104

No restaurant; Free continental breakfastwith two hot items each morning; Business center; Fitness center; Outdoor pool; Free parking; All rooms have full amenities including data ports and free high speed internet; Some windows open; Children under 18 years free; Confirmations will not be sent.

SOLD OUT

Red Roof Inn Downtown
(.40 mile/3 blocks)
1011 E. Houston Street
San Antonio, TX 78205
210-229-9973

Regular single/double - US $59.99

No restaurant; Free continental breakfast each morning; Outdoor pool; Free parking; All rooms have basic amenities including
data ports; Wireless high speed internet access is available in rooms at a cost of $9.95 per day plus tax (through T-Mobile); Children under 18 years free

SOLD OUT

The Fairmount

(.10 mile/1/2 block/directly across from the charming shops and restaurants of La Villita )
401 South Alamo Street
San Antonio, TX 78205
210.224.8800
877.365.0500

Single/Double - US $115
2-bedded rooms very limited
Check in: 3:00 pm
Check out: Noon

historic, boutique style hotel - all suites; full service;small fitness center; restaurant (rated #1 in city) & lounge; European style bar & restaurant; guest rooms are equipped with all amenities including comfortable work desks, dual line phones, hi-speed Internet, data ports and voice mail. Windows do not open. A video library is also available.

 

Attention Students

As an alternative housing choice, San Antonio International Hostel is located within a comfortable one story ranch-style building with dormitory beds, fully equipped kitchen, reading room, telephone, picnic areas and access to a large swimming pool. Private Rooms are also available within historic Bullis House Inn next door to the hostel. Private rooms are located on the third floor of the mansion. They have Cable TV, full size beds, are individually decorated and have access to hall baths and telephone on second floor. Continental breakfast is also available for an additional fee of $5.00 plus tax per person. All dorm and private room rates are subject to hotel tax.

The reception office hours are from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm. You will not be able to check in if you arrive outside of these times.

The hostel is conveniently located just off bus-route #20 to downtown.

Dorm Bed: $16.70-17.83 + tax
621 Pierce Avenue at E. Grayson Street
San Antonio, TX
(210) 223-9426
Fax: (210) 299-1479

Click here for website. Please go online or call directly for further information and reservations.

The JMM is not responsible for rate changes or for the quality of the accommodations at this hostel. People are advised to read the comments on the website before making reservations.

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