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O'Reilly Where 2.0 Conference - June 29-30, 2005 - San Francisco, CA Home Why Attend Registration Speakers Schedule Events BOFs Sessions ! -- Wiki Sponsors Hotel/Travel See & Do Conference Coverage Newsletter O'Reilly Conferences Hotel and Travel Information Hotel Info | Room Sharing | Travel Assistance | Rental Cars | Airline Tickets Hotel Information The OReilly Where 2.0 Conference will be held at the historic Westin St. Francis Hotel, facing Union Square in the heart of San Francisco. This enduring landmark has maintained its preeminence as San Franciscos center of social, theatrical, and business life since first opening in 1904. As one of the last survivors of colorful, turn-of-the-century San Francisco, The Westin St. Francis is as modern as tomorrow - with a proud past - a collecting place of history and legend. Make your hotel reservations online: Westin St. Francis Reservations Make your hotel reservations by phone, call: 1-800-WESTIN-1 or call the hotel directly at (415) 397-7000. The cutoff date for room reservations is: May 27, 2005 . Rate Guest Room: $189.00 In order to receive the conference rate, you must identify yourself as attending the "Where 2.0 Conference" Reservations received after the cutoff date of May 27, 2005 or after the room block sells out (which ever comes first) will be honored on a space-available basis at the prevailing rate of the hotel. All rates are single or double occupancy. All room rates listed above do not include 14.08% local & state taxes (subject to change without notice). Please provide 72 hours' notice when cancelling your reservations to avoid deposit forfeiture or penalties. 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