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Family Weekend  2009

We recommend that parents make travel and lodging plans early because other Claremont Colleges also host their Family Weekends at this time. To receive the discounted hotel rate, please mention that you are participating in Pomona College Family Weekend. The following hotels have special rates for participants in Family Weekend. Check each listing for reservation deadline.
 
Pomona/Claremont Area


2009 Information

Doubletree Hotel Claremont
  (800) 222-8733  www.doubletreeclaremont.com  $149.00

555 E. Foothill Boulevard, Claremont, CA

The Doubletree Hotel Claremont is centered between Southern California's dynamic Inland Empire and the Los Angeles Basin on Historic Route 66. Having completed a $9.5 million renovation, the Doubletree Hotel Claremont offers 190 guest rooms and suites with elegant, contemporary decor, all featuring Doubletree Sweet Dreams beds, 32'' flat screen LCD televisions, complimentary coffee and high speed internet access. Each room is additionally equipped with refrigerator, safe, iron & ironing board and hair dryer. The hotel features a new 650 square foot, state-of-the-art exercise facility. Radiating a relaxed casual atmosphere, the hotel buildings surround a sizeable, freeform swimming pool and whirlpool bath with grounds connected by fully landscaped manicured garden paths.  Ask for the Pomona College rage of $149.00.  Reservation deadline is January 12, 2009.

Sheraton Suites Fairplex (909) 622-2220 www.sheraton.com/fairplex   $159.00          601 West McKinley Avenue, Pomona, CA

Located within 10 minutes driving distance from the colleges, the Sheraton is a long-time favorite of the Claremont Colleges guests.  It offers two room suites with standards including two televisions, HBO, sofa bed, data port for internet use, microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker, hair dryer, iron board and iron.  The Fairplex offers complimentary shuttle service to and from Pomona College and Ontario Airport.  Ask for the Pomona College rate of $159.00.  Reservation deadline is January 13, 2009.

 
Ontario Area

Ontario Airport Marriott (800) 284-8811 http://marriott.com/property/propertypage/ONTCA  $149.00                                              2200 E. Holt Boulevard, Ontario, CA

An ideal choice of Ontario airport hotels, the staff is intently focused on what it takes to make your visit rewarding. Enjoy convenient access to diverse attractions, from some of the nation's best golf courses to exclusive shopping. Take comfort in spacious rooms each equipped with a large work desk, high-speed Internet, and dual-line phone with voicemail. When calling for reservations, ask for the Pomona College Family Weekend rate of $149.00.  Reservation deadline is January 23, 2009.   

Sheraton Ontario Airport Hotel (800) 582-2946                              www.sheraton.com/ontario   $102.00                                                                    429 North Vineyard, Ontario, CA

This four-star hotel offers convenience of location and elegant accommodations. Ask for the Pomona College rate of $102.00 (rates are upon availability).  You'll find oversized work area desks with data port, two-line phones, voice mail, high-speed internet available, play station, fitness area, pool and whirlpool available to all guests.   Shuttle service is complimentary to and from the Ontario International Airport. Reservation deadline is January 30, 2009.
 

Getting there -- airport and taxi information
Airports
Ontario International Airport (ONT) is located approximately 15 minutes from the Claremont Colleges. http://www.lawa.org/ont/ontframe.html (909) 937-2700

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is located approximately one hour from the Claremont Colleges. http://www.lawa.org/lax/laxframe.html (310) 646-5252

Taxi/Shuttle
Most local hotels offer complimentary shuttle service to and from the Ontario airport. Airport and taxi service is available to the Claremont Colleges and other local destinations. Cost is approximately $25 from Ontario International airport (ONT) to Claremont Colleges and $60 from Los Angeles International (LAX) airport to Claremont.

(LAX or ONT) Airline Coach (800) 799-9109
(LAX or ONT) Express Shuttle (24-hour service) (800) 427-7483
(LAX or ONT) Supershuttle (909) 984-0040
 

For more information contact:

The Office of Campus Life

Andrew Castro - andrew.castro@pomona.edu

(909) 621-8256

 

 
 
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