COIN2008

The 7th International Conference on Optical Internet

October 14-16, 2008
Akihabara, Tokyo, Japan

Hotel

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Room blocks are held at special discount rates at the hotels listed below.

The hotel room block is administered by JTB (Japan Travel Bureau), Corp. ALL hotel related inquiries should be directed to JTB (Inquiries made directly with the hotels will be referred to JTB).

JTB Tokyo-Shinbashi Office
c/o Takeshi Sasamura (Mr.)
Nissei-Shinbashi Bldg.
1-18-16 Shinbashi, Minato-ku Tokyo 105-0004 Japan
TEL: 81-3-3504-2591 (Monday-Friday 9:30-17:30 JST)
FAX: 81-3-3502-3169
email: t_sasamura950 [at] jtb.jp

The room block is guaranteed at the rate below for reservations made prior to October 3, 2008 (17:00 JST). Rates below are avaiable from October 12 through October 19.
All rates are one night per room, including breakfast, service charges and taxes.

Reference: Hotel Map

1. Dai-ichi Hotel Ryokoku

Dai-ichi Hotel Ryokoku

Opened in 2001 and located just 15 minutes away from Tokyo Station, Ryogoku provides modern service in the heart of old, downtown Tokyo.

1-6-1 Yokoami, Sumida-ku, Tokyo
Tel: 81-3-5611-5211
Fax: 81-3-5611-5212

  • Keisei Skyliner from Narita International Airport to JR Nippori Station (70 min./1,920 JPY); JR Yamanote Line to JR Akihabara Station (3 min./150 JPY) ; JR Sobu Line to JR Ryogoku Station (4 min.)
  • 6 min. walk to JR Ryokoku Sta. and 4 min. by train (JR Sobu Line, 2 stations) to Akihabara Stn. (event venue)
  • Free Internet Access
  • Check In: 14:00
  • Check Out: 12:00
  • Single (20 square meters) 11,700 JPY
  • Twin (27 square meters) 19,200 JPY (two person use)
2. Suidobashi Grand Hotel (Japanese only)

Suidobashi Grand Hotel

A standard Japanese business hotel located a three minute walk from five major JR and subway stations and next to the Tokyo Dome City entertainment complex.

1-33-2 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo
Tel: +81-3-3816-2101
Fax: +81-3-3812-2332

  • Narita Express (train) from Narita International Airport to JR Tokyo Station (53 min./2,940 JPY) ; JR Chuo Line to JR Suidobashi Station (4 min./150 JPY)
  • 3 min. walk to the east exit of JR Suidobashi Sta. and 4 min. by train (JR Chuo Line, 2 stations) to Akihabara Stn. (event venue)
  • Free Internet Access in a limited number of rooms.
  • Check In: 15:00
  • Check Out: 10:00
  • Single (11 square meters) 9,135 JPY
  • Twin (16 square meters) 15,960 JPY (two person use)
3. Hotel Metropolitan Edmont

Hotel Metropolitan Edmont

A luxury hotel located in the business district of central Tokyo with excellent access to JR trains and four subway lines.

3-10-8 Iidabashi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Tel: +81-3-3237-1111
Fax: +81-3-3234-4371

  • Narita Express (train) from Narita International Airport to JR Tokyo Station (53 min./2,940 JPY) ; JR Chuo Line to JR Iidabashi Station (4 min./150 JPY)
  • 5 min. walk to the east exit of JR Iidabashi Sta. and 7 min. by train (JR Chuo Line, 3 stations) to Akihabara Stn. (event venue)
  • Free Internet Access
  • Check In: 14:00
  • Check Out: 12:00
  • Single (26 square meters) 24,350 JPY (single use of a twin room)
  • Twin (26 square meters) 25,400 JPY (two person use)

Payment and Cancellation

  1. This service provides you with a reservation only. Payment should be made at the hotel front desk on check out. Receipts will be issued by the hotel as required.
  2. Credit card info is required to guarantee your reservation. A 5,000 JPY deposit will be charged to the credit card. This will be credited to your hotel bill.
  3. Changes/cancellations can be made online.
  4. Cancellation charges will be applied as follows:
    If notice of cancellation reaches JTB:
    9-2 days before the first night of stay - 20% of the daily room charge
    1 day before the first night of stay - 80% of the daily room charge
    The first night of stay or no notice given - 100% of the daily room charge
    (Cancellation fee will be charged to your credit card.)

The hotel room block is administered by JTB (Japan Travel Bureau), Corp. ALL hotel related inquiries should be directed to JTB (Inquiries made directly with the hotels will be referred to JTB).

JTB Tokyo-Shinbashi Office
c/o Takeshi Sasamura (Mr.)
Nissei-Shinbashi Bldg.
1-18-16 Shinbashi, Minato-ku Tokyo 105-0004 Japan
TEL: 81-3-3504-2591 (Monday-Friday 9:30-17:30 JST)
FAX: 81-3-3502-3169
email: t_sasamura950 [at] jtb.jp