Conference Location

We are pleased to announce that the Plant and Animal Genome Conference will once again be held at the beautiful Town and Country Hotel, in San Diego, California, USA.   Town and Country Hotel 500 Hotel Circle North San Diego, CA 92108 Phone: +1 619-291-7111 Toll-free: +1 800-772-8527 Fax: +1 619-291-3584 (Front Desk) Fax: +1 619-294-4681 (Reservation Dept.)   Hotel Reservations - PAG Booking Portal Town & Country Hotel Map

Hotel Accommodations

The special PAG conference room rate is $162 per night for a single/ $172 double (plus tax). To insure these rates, all reservations must be received by December 10, 2011.

The Town and Country Hotel has created a Hotel Reservations - PAG Booking Portal for PAG XX. If you prefer to contact the hotel via phone to make your reservation, please call 800-772-8527 or 619-291-7131. Be sure to indicate you are calling about the Plant and Animal Genome Conference to secure the discounted convention rate. All hotel deposits and payments must be sent directly to the Town and Country Hotel.

Internet Access
High speed internet access will be available in all rooms for PAG attendees and exhibitors at no charge. There will also be access to the internet in the PAG Computer Room, and complimentary wi-fi access in the conference/registration area.

Room Sharing
At past meetings, a number of attendees have expressed a desire to share a room to minimize hotel costs. Thanks to the efforts at Iowa State, a website has been set up to facilliate this. Please visit the PAG Room Sharing Website for assistance matching you with another guest.

Additional Information
For additional information regarding accommodation details and hotel ammenities, including the on-site world-class Bella Tosca Day Spa and Salon, the adjacent 27-hole championship Riverwalk Golf Course (preferred tee-times and rates are available for guests), or the nearby Fashion Valley shopping district , entertainment and dining center — please see the Town and Country Hotel Website.

Airport and Transportation

Special Needs

Special Diets - Those who have special dietary needs (e.g., vegetarian, kosher, etc.) should note this on their registration forms. All efforts will be made to accommodate special requests. The wednesday evening dinner banquet is a buffet and there will be a wide variety of food available.

Handicap Access - Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, PAG will provide you with any required specific aids or services for the conference. Please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (+1 201-653-4777) with such requests. Accessible San Diego is a web site with information for travelers with disabilities. Their website features a downloadable "Accessible San Diego Guide" which has information on transportaion, attractions, sports, and recreation.

Parking Discount

All attendees and exhibitors receive 50% off the current parking rate at the Town & Country Hotel. PAG XX guests will receive an $8.00 per day rate when they present their name badge at the parking gate upon their departure.

Overflow Accommodations

The official overflow hotel for PAGXX will be the Courtyard Marriott - San Diego/Mission Valley. Please contact the Courtyard Marriott Hotel if rooms are no longer available at The Town & Country Hotel. Courtyard Marriott 595 Hotel Circle South San Diego, CA 92108 Phone: +1 619-481-5891

A comprehensive list of other hotels in San Diego/Mission Valley is available from www.hotelcirclehotels.com.