The Conference Secretariat (AOPC) is in charge of hotel accommodation and will operate on a first-come first-served basis with the incoming requests. Due to heavy demand and to the fact that distribution of rooms is limited, accommodation cannot be guaranteed after 2nd July 2007, although AOPC will make every effort to meet participants' requirements.

Hotel accommodation

Hotel accommodation in various price categories and with special rates has been reserved in Barcelona. The number of rooms available in the official hotel is limited and therefore AOPC reserves the right to confirm a non-official hotel if the official hotel is fully booked. In this case, the special rates will not be applied. All rates are per room and night and include buffet breakfast. VAT (7% in 2007) is not included in rates.

Accomodation Form

Hotel deposit

In order to book a hotel room, a payment of a deposit is required (300 EURO per room for Catalonia Ramblas Hotel) plus 20 EURO as bank and administration fee also per room. Regarding accommodation, please note that the total cost (total nights plus extras) will be invoiced to you by the hotel at check-out. The deposit paid in advance will be deducted from this hotel bill and the balance due will be paid directly at the hotel reception when leaving the hotel. The hotel voucher sent to you as confirmation of your reservation will be your receipt for the deposit paid in advance.

On-line hotel request

On-line hotel request is possible through this web site. Click on-line hotel and follow the instructions. On-line payment is only possible by credit card (Visa, Eurocard or MasterCard). This service will let you send your request and pay through the Internet with an officially secured system SSL and receive your receipt on-line. Once the request has been submitted a hotel voucher, stating the name and address of the hotel assigned, will be sent by regular post. Participants must bring this voucher to the hotel reception as proof of their reservation. Data Privacy Policy

Changes and cancellations

Any change or cancellation of a reservation should be made in writing to AOPC and not directly to the hotel. Refund in case of cancellation will be as follows: Before 2nd July 2007, the hotel deposit will be refunded in full, except the bank and administration fee of 20 EURO. After this date no refund will be made. Refunds will always be made after the Conference. In case of no-show, your room will be cancelled automatically and as per the cancellation conditions no refund will be made.

In case you decide to change your hotel reservation after 2nd July 2007 or during the Conference, the hotel reserves the right to charge you all nights initially booked.

Lower Cost Accommodation

If you are interested in a lower cost accommodation, please visit the following websites:

Residence for Researchers
Hospital street, 64
08001 Barcelona
http://www.residencia-investigadors.es/english/english.html
e-mail: investigadors@resa.es

Barcelona city web
http://www.bcn.es/turisme/english/turisme/welcome.htm
and click on where to sleep