This page contains information useful to prepare your trip to HiPC 2003.

The meeting will be held at:

Taj Krishna
Road No.1, Banjara Hills
Hyderabad - 500034
Telephone : +91-40-5566-2323
Fax  : +91-40-5566-1313

Due to large number of activities on December 17, some tutorials will be held at the Taj Residency, Hyderabad. This hotel is across the road from the Taj Krishna and is within 3 minutes walking distance.

Taj Residency
Road No.1, Banjara Hills
Hyderabad - 500034
Telephone : +91-40-5566-3939
Fax  : +91-40-5566-2684

Taj Krishna is a 5 star luxury hotel.  Accommodations at special HiPC rates have been made at Taj Krishna and Taj Residency.  Taj Residency is a 5 star business hotel.  Both the hotels are diagonally opposite each other (approx. 3 minute walk).  Please note that the HiPC rates are discounted from the rack rates.
However, these may not be the lowest available rates.

Rates at Taj Krishna:
Superior Room - US$ 145
Deluxe Room  - US$ 160
Taj Club Room - US$ 210

Double occupancy will be charged @ US$ 25 per room for the superior and deluxe category rooms; and @ US$ 30 for the Taj Clubroom.

The Taj Clubrooms offer complimentary airport transfers by limousine, valet services, complimentary buffet breakfast at the Club lounge.

Rates at Taj Residency:
Standard Room - US$ 135
Residency Room - US$ 155
Double occupancy will be charged @ US$ 15 per room.

The above rates are inclusive of buffet breakfast and exclusive of applicable taxes.

The Residency rooms are located on higher floors and breakfast is served in the Residency lounge and are inclusive of cocktail hour.

Wireless Internet access is available in the Taj hotels for a fee.

Other places to stay

Information for participants looking for shared accommodation

Details needed by the hotel for reservation and contact person:
To make reservations, please contact Mr. Nayeem Desai at the hotel address with a note that you will be attending HiPC 2003.  Please furnish the following information.
(Please mention HiPC on the FAX MESSAGE)

1. Name:
2. Address:
3. Telephone No:
4. Fax No:
5. Hotel (Taj Krishna/Taj Residency):
6. Accommodations requested (Category of room, single/double occupancy):
7. Arrival (date, flight no., and time):
8. Departure (date, flight no., and time):
9. Credit Card Guarantee (name, number, and expiry date):
 

Reservation Deadline, Special Conditions Regarding the Deadline
Hotel Reservation Deadline: December 01, 2003.  After the deadline, reservations will be based on availability.  Cancellation after December 1 will result in one night charges.

SPECIAL NOTE

1. DEADLINE TO MAKE RESERVATIONS TO HOLD THE BOOKING ON A CONFIRMED BASIS IS DECEMBER 01, 2003.  AFTER DECENBER 01, 2003 ROOMS WILL BE CONFIRMED SUBJECT TO  AVAILABILITY .
2. RESERVATIONS MUST BE GUARANTEED USING A CREDIT CARD.
3. ANY CONCELLATIONS OR AMENDMENTS HAVE TO BE MADE BEFORE DECEMBER 1, 2003, AFTER WHICH ONE NIGHT’S ROOM RATE WOULD BE CHARGED AS RETENTION CHARGES.
4. ROOM WILL BE RELEASED AT 1800 HRS ON THE ARRIVAL DATE IF NOT CHECKED-IN.
5. ABOVE RATES ARE VALID FROM DECEMBER 15, 2003 TO DECEMBER 25, 2003.

Other Places to Stay
The conference site is located in the heart of the business district. A wide range of hotels are available within walking distance/short taxi/auto-rickshaw ride from the conference site. Information about alternate accommodation options is available on the web. For example, Netscape Travel, Discount Hotels India, Hotels in India, etc.

For your reference, we have provided approximate distances and auto fares from the conference site to few other hotels. We strongly suggest you to contact the hotel for further information.

• Kakatiya Sheraton and Towers
  2.5 kms. Auto fare: Rs. 12-15/-
• Tulip Manohar Hotel
  5 kms. Auto fare: Rs. 25-30/-
• Taj Banjara Hotel
  0.4 kms.
• Hotel Viceroy
  6 kms. Auto fare: 30-35/-
• Hotel Green Park
  3 kms. Auto fare: Rs. 15-17/-
• Hotel Amrutha Castle
  2.5 kms. Auto fare: Rs. 15/-
• Hotel Golkonda
  2.5 kms. Auto fare: Rs. 12-15/-
• The Central Court Hotel
  2.5 kms. Auto fare: Rs. 12-15/-
• Quality Inn Residency Hotel
  3.5 kms (Close to Railway station). Auto fare: Rs. 15-20/-

Information for participants looking for shared accommodation
The following e-group is meant to be utilised by people intending to share hotel accommodation among themselves during HiPC 2003.

Please post requests/replies/comments regarding the sharing of accommodation in Hyderabad during the conference. This is NOT meant for students who have received travel scholarships.