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Family Weekend 2009 |
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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.
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Pomona/Claremont Area |
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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.
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Ontario Area |
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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.
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Getting there -- airport and taxi
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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
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For more information contact:
The Office of Campus Life
Andrew Castro -
andrew.castro@pomona.edu
(909) 621-8256
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