The HPS 2008 midyear meeting and professional development school will be held at the Oakland Marriott City Center. Located in the heart of Oakland, the Marriott can readily accommodate meeting attendees in excellent style at a very competitive room rate and has outstanding on-site convention facilities. The modern 21 story Oakland Marriott offers commanding views of Lake Merritt, Berkeley Marina, the bay and skyline of San Francisco, and both the Golden Gate and Bay Bridges. The hotel is connected to the Oakland Convention Center.

Among the Marriott’s world-class services are:

• Full-service 24-hour fitness center
• Heated outdoor pool
  
• High-speed internet access in all guestrooms
  
• Wi-fi available in most public areas
  
• Full-service restaurant, lounge, and room service
  
• Gift shop, 24-hour business center, and
• Hertz car rental service, all on site
  
• In-room amenities including a work station with Marriott’s “Desk That Works” executive chair, coffee maker with complimentary coffee, hair dryer, iron and ironing board, and data ports with high-speed internet access.