Travel and Hotel Info

The Maker Faire is being held at the San Mateo County Expo Center. Follow this link for local driving directions. Here are links to the location on Map Quest and Google Maps.

Lodging

We recommend the San Mateo Marriott San Francisco Airport, conveniently located just a quick 5 minute drive from the San Mateo Expo Center. The Marriot is a half mile from the Caltrain/Hillsdale Station and the hotel has a complimentary airport shuttle to/from SFO.

Guests attending the "Maker Faire 2006" can contact the Marriott for a discounted event rate of $109.00 per night single or double occupancy. Discounted rates are subject to availability. To make your reservation, call 1-800-556-8972 and identify yourself as attending the Maker Faire event. Register online with this link to receive your discounted rate.

Hotel room rates are subject to applicable state and local taxes (currently 10%) in effect at the time of check in. Room rates are also subject to the San Mateo County Tourism Assessment Charge currently at $1.30 per room night.

For other lodging options in the area, download this PDF provided by the San Mateo County Convention and Visitors Bureau.