Conference Venue 2008

Conference location

The location for Optical Document Security - the 2008 Conference on Optical Security and Counterfeit Deterrence is San Francisco, renowned for its chilly summer fog, steep rolling hills, an eclectic mix of Victorian and modern architecture, and its peninsular location surrounded on three sides by the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay. Famous hallmarks and landmarks include the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island, the cable cars, the Transamerica Pyramid, Coit Tower, and Chinatown.

The conference venue is the 265-room 4-star waterfront Argonaut Hotel. Just 30 minutes from San Francisco International Airport the Argonaut is located by the famous Fisherman's Wharf in downtown San Francisco, adjacent to the Cannery and within easy walking distance of Aquatic Park, Ghirardelli Square and great nearby restaurants.

For an impression of the hotel and its neighbourhood, download the Argonaut Hotel.pdf (2.8 Mb).

Download: Argonaut Hotel.pdf

Travel and Accommodation

Delegates are responsible for arranging their own travel and for booking their accommodation. Reconnaissance has negotiated a special conference rate at the Argonaut Hotel of $179.00 (approx. £89 / €131) for a single or double room. Rates quoted are per night and are exclusive of applicable state and local taxes (currently 14%, which are subject to change without prior notice). Breakfast is not included. Please contact the hotel for rates for executive rooms and suites. Check-in time is 3:00 pm and check-out is 12:00 pm.
Please make sure you quote Optical Security and Counterfeit Deterrence if telephoning to reserve your accommodation to receive the group rate.

Argonaut Hotel
495 Jefferson Street at Hyde
San Francisco, CA 94109
Tel: +1 415.563.0800
Toll-free: 866.415.0704
Email: reservations@argonauthotel.com
Website: www.argonauthotel.com

For a detailed map open the image in the left margin.