Hotel Reservations

You Must Contact The Hotel Directly
Hotel reservations at the discounted AFSA rate of $243 plus tax
are only available to AFSA conference registered attendees.

Hotel Accommodations - Deadline Friday, January 7, 2011

Please contact the Westin St. Francis directly at 415-397-7000 or 1-800-Westin1 to reserve your guest room at the discounted AFSA rate of $243 plus tax, single or double occupancy. You must mention you are with the AFSA 2011 Vehicle Finance Conference to receive this special room rate. The room block always fills up before the registration deadline so call as soon as possible to ensure availability.

More than just a hotel, The Westin St. Francis is a destination where you can unwind and be pampered by attentive, world-class service. Explore this legendary landmark, which has drawn locals and visitors for more than a century with distinguished service. Inside the warm and welcoming San Francisco Union Square hotel, marble columns, ornate balconies, and intricate woodwork transport guests back to the elegance of yesteryear. Yet these magnificent appointments are balanced by modern, groundbreaking amenities … including the revolutionary Heavenly Bed®, Starwood Preferred Guest rewards program, and employees dedicated to making you feel welcome and at home. And just outside the front door, cable cars pull to a convenient stop. The hotel is conveniently located in the heart of the city, only steps from the Theatre District, world-class shopping, and dozens of superb restaurants, galleries, and museums surrounding The Westin St. Francis. Located in the heart of San Francisco, on Union Square.

Surrounded by world class-shopping, restaurants, and theatres; with a cable car stop outside our front door
A short walk from the Financial District, Chinatown, and Moscone Convention Center
Only 12 miles from San Francisco International Airport (SFO), and 15 miles from Oakland International Airport

Air and Ground Transportation Information:
AFSA is pleased to offer a special discount for American Airlines.
If booking with American please be sure to use discount code 9821BK.
If you have any trouble, feel free to contact AA meeting services at 1800-433-1790.

Airport Transfer Options from San Francisco Int'l Airport (SFO)

Private Car
The Concierge can arrange for a sedan or stretch limousine to meet you at your Baggage Claim Carousel. You will be met by a driver with a placard with your name on it at the baggage carousel for your flight, regardless of whether you have checked luggage or not. The cost for a sedan is $102.40. A 6 passenger stretch is $145.00.

Super Shuttle
Follow the signs for DOOR TO DOOR SHUTTLES from the terminal to the 2nd level, which is one level up from baggage claim. From there, proceed to the middle islands where the blue shuttles with yellow writing are waiting. The cost of the shuttle is $16.00 per person and takes approximately 45 minutes to get from the airport to the hotel. The shuttle is a shared ride - it is not direct. You may also charter a shuttle for up to 7 passengers for $75.00. If you have a group of up to 9 persons you may charter a shuttle for also $75.00.

Taxi
From the terminal follow the signs to Ground Transportation. From there, follow the signs for TAXIS. The fare for taxi service between the airport and the St. Francis Hotel is approximately $45 and the travel time is approximately 30 minutes. Both are dependent on traffic, time of day and day of the week.

BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit)
From the terminal follow signs to BART. BART is adjacent to the International Terminal. From the Domestic Terminal it is about a 10 minute walk depending on which gate you are coming from or you may ride the AirTrain which is a free service. You will need to purchase a $5.15 ticket for BART. Board a Dublin/Pleasanton-bound train and get off at Powell Street, which is the 10th stop from SFO. The train ride from station to station is approximate 30 minutes. Visit www.bart.gov for a complete list of time schedules.

Car Rentals:
AFSA is happy to announce a partnership with Enterprise Rent-A-Car Company that gives members a 10% discount on rental cars. Click Here to access web site for reservations.

Hotel Parking:
Garage Parking available on-site, with in and out privileges. Rates: $50 + tax per night per car.