WSM 2008 Accommodations

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The following accommodations are located within 5 miles of the USGS in Menlo Park.

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In alphabetical order:

Best Western Riviera

15 El Camino Real, Menlo Park, CA

(650) 321-8772 (Rates: $169-$179; limited availability or no rooms available)

http://www.bestwesterncalifornia.com/menlo-park-hotels/

Cottage Garden Bed & Breakfast ($135/night)

116 O'Connor Street, Menlo Park CA 94025

(617) 304-7312

http://cottagegardenbnb.com/

Menlo Park Inn (Ask for USGS rate, $130/night; otherwise $169/night and up)

1315 El Camino Real, Menlo Park, CA

(650) 326-7530

http://www.menloparkinn.com/

Mermaid Inn Motel

727 El Camino Real, Menlo Park, CA

(650) 323-9481 or (800)237-4622
This may be the best deal in the immediate area (apparently a few blocks from USGS).
There were 10+ rooms available as of 4/16/08. Rates are reasonable; ask for USGS rate, $76-$82/night.
Calling (not emailing via the web form) is recommended. Note that they have a one-month cancellation policy. Your card will be charged one month before the stay if you do not cancel.

http://www.mermaid-inn.com/

Palo Alto Hotel (extended stay hotel; rates shared bath $40 or private bath $55/night)

425 High St., Palo Alto, CA 94301

(650) 321-3993

http://paloaltohotel.com

Red Cottage Inn & Suites (Rates: $109-$140/night - ask for USGS rate; limited availability or no rooms available)

1704 El Camino Real, Menlo Park, CA

(650) 326-9010

http://www.redcottageinn.com/

Sheraton Palo Alto Hotel ($169 to $256/night and up)