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Hotel Information

   
Ramada Plaza Suites Hotel
Conference Rate Deadline: February 15, 2009
8585 Santa Monica Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA. 90069
(310) 652-6400

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As the official conference hotel, the Ramada Plaza Suites is located in the heart of West Hollywood. A special conference rate of $139/per night is available for all conference participants. The extended deadline to make your reservation is February 15, 2009. Reservations can be made by calling Joanna Ciocan or Tana Grasu in Group Sales at (800) 845-8585 or (310) 652-6400, Ext. 518 or by sending an email to: info@ramadaweho.com. To receive the conference hotel rate, please mention "The Williams Institute" and/or the "ILG Law" room block. For directions and a full list of hotel amenities, please visit the hotel website.

Please note that conference related events in West Hollywood will take place within a 1/2 mile of the hotel location. Participants will be given walking directions to event locations in West Hollywood from the hotel. A shuttle will be provided for participants staying at the hotel to and from the UCLA School of Law campus. 
 

Information for HIV-positive Participants (click here)
For updated information, please visit the ILGLaw website (click here).

 

Parking & Driving Information

 

Please Park in Lot 3 or Lot 2 for the the Global Arc of Justice Conference.

 

Parking Pay Stations  - Simply drive to the nearest self-service Pay Station location found in lots and structures throughout campus. Please read the posted signs and screen prompts for Pay by Space or Pay and Display directions. Pay Stations allow you to select the time you need to spend on campus and pay accordingly (all-day passes can also be purchased). Parking Pay Stations accept $1 and $5 dollar bills, as well as VISA, MasterCard, and Discover credit cards. Change is dispensed from the machines in Parking Structures 6 and 32. Please use exact payments only.

Daily Permits - Visitors may purchase daily parking permits ($9 per vehicle) by stopping at any of the 11 Information & Parking Booths conveniently located throughout campus. Our friendly and knowledgeable attendants will issue you a parking permit and direct you to the appropriate parking lot or structure. They can also provide directions to campus attractions and answer any questions you may have.

 

Driving to UCLA Campus - Click here for the campus map.
Locate UCLA by Zip code (90095) or by street address (405 Hilgard Avenue). UCLA's main campus is bounded by Sunset Blvd. on the north and Le Conte Ave. on the south; the east border is Hilgard Ave. and the west border is Gayley Ave.

From the 405 (San Diego Freeway)
From the 405 North
1. Take 405 (San Diego Freeway) to Wilshire Blvd. East
2. Travel east three blocks to Westwood Blvd.
3. Turn Left on Westwood Blvd.
4. Travel five blocks to Information & Parking Booth
From the 405 South
1. Take 405 (San Diego Freeway) to Sunset East
2. Take Sunset east to Westwood Plaza
3. Turn right on Westwood Plaza
4. Proceed straight to Information & Parking Booth
From the east via the 10 (Santa Monica Freeway)
1. Take 10 (Santa Monica Freeway) to 405 (San Diego Freeway) North
2. Take 405 (San Diego Freeway) to Wilshire Blvd. East
3. Travel east three blocks to Westwood Blvd.
4. Turn left on Westwood Blvd.
5. Travel five blocks to Information & Parking Booth

 

Travel Information

 
Here are some transportation options for getting from LAX to UCLA or the conference hotel:

1. Super Shuttle
(800) BLUE-VAN (800-258-3826)
http://www.supershuttle.com
Fare: $16/person
If making an internet reservation, you must select Ramada West Hollywood as the specific destination or the fare will be $26. A reservation is not necessary—can catch a shuttle from LAX.

2. Prime Time Shuttle
(800) RED-VANS (800-733-8267)
http://www.primetimeshuttle.com
Fare: $16/person
If you are making an internet reservation, must select Ramada West Hollywood as the specific destination or the fare will be $26. A reservation is not necessary—can catch a shuttle from LAX.

3. Taxi or Car Service
Taxi Fare: $35-$40
A reservation is not necessary—please visit any taxi station outside the airport for pick-up. For pick-up outside the airport please call Beverly Hills Cab at (310) 273-6611.

4. Public Transportation
The Metro Bus serves most of LA. Conference participants staying at the Ramada Hotel can pick up the Metro Bus 2 to UCLA. Please inquire with the hotel concierge. The base fare is $1.25 per trip.

The Big Blue Bus serves West Los Angeles and Santa Monica. Routes 1, 2, 3, and 8 all travel to UCLA. The cost is $0.75 per trip, or just $0.25 with a UCLA ID.
 

**LAX Flyaway Bus**

The LAX FlyAway Express Bus shuttles passengers between LAX and Westwood Village (the UCLA campus is located within Westwood Village) every half hour on weekdays, and every hour on weekends. The cost is $5.00. In Westwood village, look for the FlyAway sign on Kinross Ave, at Parking Structure 32. The bus makes curbside stops at every airport terminal. For more information, go to FlyAway.
 
5. Rental cars (rates vary depending on car)
www.hertz.com
www.enterprise.com
www.avis.com
www.thrifty.com
www.midwaycarrental.com

 

For more information: Email williamsinstitute@law.ucla.edu or call (310) 267-4382.