The host hotel (Westin Bonaventure) for the conference has sold out. Please see the Wilshire Grand Hotel and the Millennium Biltmore Hotel below for your hotel accommodations. OVERFLOW HOTELS Millennium Biltmore Hotel 506 South Grand Avenue Los Angeles, CA, USA 90071-2607 Phone: (213) 624-1011 Fax: (213) 612-1545 Reservation: 1-800-245-8673 Email: biltmore@mhrmail.com The Millennium Biltmore Hotel is located 3 blocks from the Westin Bonaventure. A historic landmark, the Millennium Biltmore Hotel, Los Angeles has been home to presidents, kings and Hollywood celebrities since it opened in 1923. The hotel’s central location in downtown’s business district provides an inner-city retreat for your group’s attendees. A full array of concierge services, health club facilities and business services are offered in the old-world charm and elegance of great European hotels. Staples Center Arena is located 5 minutes from the Biltmore. Walt Disney Concert Hall; The Ahmanson Theatre; Mark Taper Forum; Dorothy Chandler – Live Performances are .5 miles from the hotel as is the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) The metro station (Pershing Square exit) is across the street from the hotel and the Millennium Biltmore is approximately 20 minutes from Los Angeles International Airport. TO MAKE YOUR HOTEL RESERVATION NOTE: Reservations must be made by August 15, 2005. The special negotiated conference rate for the CCDO's National Conference: $100.00/night single or double . For online reservations click here. Please call 213-624-1011 or toll free at 800-245-8673. Be sure to say that you will be attending CCDO's National Conference to ensure that you receive this special rate. Reservations must be made by August 15, 2005. Wilshire Grand Hotel 930 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, California 90071 Phone (213) 688-7777 Fax : (213) 612-3989 The Wilshire Grand is located 2 blocks from the Westin Bonaventure. It is the closest hotel to the Convention Center and Los Angeles sports venue, The STAPLES Center. The hotel is surrounded by some of Los Angeles’ finest dining cuisine covering all aspects of multi-culture that makes L.A. so unique. Directly across the hotel you will find unique retail stores, boutiques and major department stores such as Robinson’s May and Macys. Within walking distance is the new theatre district including the new Walt Disney Concert Hall and numerous theaters where there are sounds of Broadway Musicals, live theatre, as numerous special events. And within just minutes is the Mark Taper Theatre and the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. Other places of interest that are just steps from the hotel include the popular Garment District, the Jewelry District, Chinatown, Little Tokyo, Union Station and USC, just to name a few. If a star sighting is on your agenda, you can jump on the Metro directly across the hotel and be in Hollywood in less than 15 minutes. For approximately three dollars, you can also take Metro right to the gates of Universal Studios Theme Park and City Walk. Within 20 minutes of the hotel you’ll also find the La Brea Tar Pits, Santa Monica Pier and Promenade, and LAX. So, what are you waiting for -- come work and play in L.A! TO MAKE YOUR HOTEL RESERVATION The special negotiated conference rate for the CCDO's National Conference: $100.00/night single or double . For online reservations click here. Or, please call 213-688-7777 or toll free at 888-773-2888. Be sure to say that you will be attending CCDO's National Conference to ensure that you receive this special rate. Reservations must be made by August 18, 2005. HOST HOTEL The Westin Bonaventure Hotel and Suites 404 South Figueroa Street Los Angeles, California 90071 Phone (213) 624-1000 The landmark Westin Bonaventure Hotel and Suites is conveniently located in the center of the downtown financial district, amid Los Angeles' cultural and shopping venues. Known as a city-within-a-city, its striking design includes a soaring atrium that houses 42 restaurants, shops, and boutiques. The rooftop steakhouse, L.A Prime, boasts the best city view of Los Angeles, as does the revolving cocktail lounge, BonaVista. Enjoy shopping, recreation, and a myriad of restaurants without leaving the hotel. The Westin's six-story atrium covers a full city block and provides a pleasant atmosphere with unique services, which you can enjoy under the southern California sun. The Bonaventure Spa and fantastic fitness facilities that include a unique indoor jogging track and outdoor swimming pool are complimentary to all guests. The Westin Bonaventure is in a prime location for business and leisure travelers alike, just down the street from the Los Angeles Convention Center and Staples Center, minutes away from Universal Studios, Dodgers' Stadium, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Disneyland, and area beaches. TO MAKE YOUR HOTEL RESERVATION The special negotiated conference rate for the CCDO's National Conference: $100.00/night single occupancy and $120.00/night double occupancy. Please call The Westin Bonaventure at 213-624-1000 or toll free at 800-WESTIN-1. Be sure to say that you will be attending CCDO's National Conference to ensure that you receive this special rate. Special Condition As of January 16, 2004, the hotel has implemented a new policy that requires both a valid photo ID and a credit card to be presented at check-in. Directions From East From either I-10 or Highway 60, follow the signs into downtown Los Angeles. Take 110 South and exit onto Wilshire Boulevard. Turn left onto Wilshire Boulevard and continue to Figueroa Street. Turn left onto Figueroa Street and proceed to 4th Street. Turn right onto 4th Street, then turn right onto Flower Street and proceed to the hotel. From North Take either Interstate 405, Highway 101, or Interstate 5 and follow the signs into downtown Los Angeles. Then take 110 South and exit onto Wilshire Boulevard. Turn left onto Wilshire Boulevard, and then turn left onto Figueroa Street. Turn right onto 4th Street, then turn right onto Flower Street and proceed to the hotel. From West (from LAX Airport) Take Interstate 105 East to 110 North and exit onto 3rd Street. Turn right onto 3rd Street and proceed to Flower Street. Turn right onto Flower Street and proceed 1 block to the hotel. From South Take I-405 North to 110 North. Exit onto 3rd Street and turn right. Turn right onto Flower Street and drive 1 block to the hotel. The hotel is located on the right. 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