Microscopy & Microanalysis 2001 sleeping room requests for all convention hotels will be handled through a Housing, Registration & Travel Service. M&M Meeting Management does not process hotel reservations. Reservations may be made by mailing or faxing the official M&M Housing Reservation Form or via the Internet. Reservations are NOT being taken by phone. Housing will be arranged through the official M&M Housing Bureau only through June 29, 2001. After June 29th, arrangements must be made on your own. You are encouraged to book rooms in advance at the reduced meeting rates through the M&M Housing Bureau.

Hyatt Regency - Long Beach
The Hyatt Regency Long Beach is located on the water's edge, adjacent to the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center. The Hyatt Regency Long Beach has earned the reputation of being the city's premiere hotel. The hotel is thirty minutes from the Los Angeles International and Orange County Airports, and ten minutes from Long Beach Municipal Airport. The hotel is within walking distance of Shoreline Village and the numerous shops and restaurants of Pine Avenue.

Each of the 522 newly renovated guestrooms offer spectacular views of the Long Beach harbor and the beautiful coastline of Southern California. Guestrooms have been custom designed to provide a special feeling of warmth and hospitality. In addition, the Hyatt Regency Long Beach offers 18 suites, including the deluxe Royal Suite. The hotel also offers two Regency Club floors with private concierge/lounge and services.

The Queen Mary
Located aboard the historic Queen Mary oceanliner with 365 elegant, original outside staterooms, 3 full service restaurants and cocktail lounges, shops and guided tours. Just one mile from Long Beach Convention Center on Queensway Bay, connected by complimentary transportation via The Passport or by water taxi.

Renaissance - Long Beach
The Renaissance Long Beach Hotel offers deluxe guest rooms reflecting California design. Located in the heart of downtown Long Beach, the hotel is across the street from the Convention Center and overlooking the Pacific Ocean, nearby beaches and popular Pine Avenue restaurants. Features include heated outdoor swimming pool and spa, health club and sauna, complimentary in-room coffee and weekday newspaper, covered garage with valet parking, gift shop and newsstand, laundry and valet services, car rental, travel and tour arrangements, movie channels, business center, honor bar and nonsmoking rooms.

The Westin - Long Beach
The beautiful Westin Long Beach is located 1-1/2 blocks and 5 minutes walking distance to the Long Beach Convention Center entrance. All our guestrooms feature Westin's signature "Heavenly Bed". The Grill restaurant is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner and features spectacular buffets during breakfast and lunch. We provide 24-hour room service, health club, outdoor pool and whirlpool. At check-in, ask about our award-winning frequent guest program, "Starwood Preferred Guest" to receive points or miles.

Flights:
For airline reservations, call United Airlines at (800) 521-4041, 7:00 am -10:00 pm EST. Please refer to Meeting ID Code 551SK for the Microscopy & Microanalysis special zone rates.

Shuttle:
From LAX, outside Baggage Claim in center island, go to Van Stop for the "Super Shuttle" representative. Cost for "Super Shuttle" is $26.50 for the first adult, and $9.50 each additional person.

Driving:
From LAX, take the San Diego Freeway (405) south to the Long Beach Freeway (710). Go south on 710 to end of freeway. Follow access road to Shoreline Drive. Go east on Shoreline Drive to Convention Center.