Hyatt Regency Los Angeles at Macy’s Plaza
711 South Hope Street
Los Angeles, California 90017
Phone Number: (213) 683-1234
Toll Free Reservations: (800) 233-1234 (US and Canada)
Fax: (213) 629-3230
http://losangelesregency.hyatt.com/

Hotel Reservation Deadline: Monday, May 3, 2004

Location
The Hyatt Regency Los Angeles at Macy’s Plaza is a contemporary business and convention hotel located in the heart of the downtown financial district, within walking distance of the Los Angeles Convention Center and Staples Center. It is adjacent to Macy's Plaza and located within minutes of museums, theater, sports and entertainment attractions.

Your support in staying at the Hyatt Regency Los Angeles at Macy’s Plaza helps keep the conference costs down, which directly affects your registration fees. SIAM guarantees the hotel we will fill a certain number of “room nights” (rooms per night) during the conference. SIAM incurs penalties if too many attendees opt to stay in other hotels in the area or neglect to indicate to the hotel that they are with the SIAM conference. At this time, conference costs do not include meeting room rental. If SIAM fails to fill the contracted room block, SIAM is then charged the cost for the meeting rooms on a daily basis, along with a hefty penalty. Future registration fees could increase to cover these additional risks.

Reservations
SIAM is holding a block of rooms at the Hyatt Regency Los Angeles at Macy’s Plaza. These rooms are being held on a first-come, first-served basis at the following discounted rates. The group rate is only guaranteed until the cutoff date unless the block fills prior to that. If there are rooms available after the cutoff date, they will be at the best available rate that is offered at that time.

Reservation Deadline – Monday, May 3 (or until the room block is filled)

Single/Double $125.00 per night plus 14.0% tax
Student Rate $100.00 per night plus 14.0% tax
(Student ID must be presented upon check-in)

All rooms based on availability.
All rates are subject to state and local occupancy taxes.

All rooms will be held for meeting attendee use through Monday, May 3, or until room block is full. After that date, reservations will depend on availability. Your reservation is not confirmed until acknowledged in writing by the hotel or verified by phone. When making reservations by phone, be sure to identify yourself as an attendee of the SIAM Conference on Mathematical Aspects of Materials Science. Please be aware the room block fills quickly, so we suggest you make your hotel and travel plans early. After the room block fills, reservations at the SIAM price will depend upon availability. Fax (213) 629-3230 or mail the Hotel Reservation Form directly to the Hyatt Regency Los Angeles at Macy’s Plaza. You may also make your reservation by phone by calling (800) 233-1234 (US and Canada) or (213) 683-1234 . Remember to get your confirmation number!

When making your reservation, remember that the Welcome Reception is scheduled for Saturday, May 22. This is an excellent networking opportunity!

Deposit
The Hyatt Regency Los Angeles at Macy’s Plaza requires a credit card to confirm and guarantee your reservation. They accept Carte Blanche, American Express, MasterCard, Discover, Diners Club, Japan Credit Bureau and VISA. The hotel will send out e-mail confirmations upon request.

Cancellations
If you need to change or cancel your reservation, you must contact the hotel 24 hours prior to 3:00 PM of your scheduled arrival date. You can contact the reservations department at (800) 233-1234 (US and Canada) or (213) 683-1234. Remember to get a cancellation number!

Check-In and Check-Out
Check-in time is 3:00 PM and check-out time is 12:00 PM.

Health Facilities
Hotel guests will have complimentary use of the Fitness Center, sauna, and exercise room in the Hyatt.

Telephone Messages
To reach an attendee or to leave a message, call (213) 683-1234. The hotel operator can either connect you with the SIAM registration desk of to the attendee’s room. Messages taken at the SIAM registration desk will be psoted to the message board located in the registration area.

2/9/04