Hotels
We have reserved blocks of rooms at two local hotels:
- Quality Inn & Suites Santa Cruz Mountains, Ben Lomond (5-minute drive from Sequoia)
- Hilton Santa Cruz / Scotts Valley (17-minute drive from Sequoia)
Quality Inn & Suites Santa Cruz Mountains (Ben Lomond)
Quality Inn, (831)336-2292 (2 stars): This place is a cut above the roadside motel it seems at first glance. Just 5 minutes down the road from Sequoia and set back a bit from Highway 9, it seems well-appointed, recently renovated and (as far as we can tell) clean and comfortable. Rates include continental breakfast (which sounds like yogurt and a pastry). Amenities: pool, parking.
Transit: We plan to arrange regular shuttles between Quality Inn and Sequoia and facilitate ride-sharing among guests staying there (more details later).
Rooms and rates: Guests reserving rooms as part of our group will get discounted rates (about 15-25% off). To qualify for the discount, you must stay at least 2 nights (Friday, June 3 and Saturday, June 4). If you are staying only 1 night, you can reserve a room at the usual rate; or let us know if you‘d like to find another 1-nighter with whom you can join forces.
Including the 11% hotel tax and $3.25 tourist fee, rates for the most common room types range from about $170-$190 / night, depending on the room configuration:
- [NQ] 1 Queen, $149.99 + taxes = ~$170
- [NK] 1 King, $159.99 + taxes = ~$181
- [NQQ] 2 Queens, $169.99 + taxes = ~$192
- A few larger / more deluxe configurations:
- [SNQ1] Deluxe Queen (with pull-out couch and microwave), $165.99 + taxes = ~$188
- [HSNQ1] 1 Queen Bed, handicap accessible, “suite”, $165.99 + taxes = ~$188
- [SNK] Suite with King bed (+ pull-out single, whirlpool tub, microwave), $189.99 + taxes = ~$214
- [ESNK] “Cabin” with King bed (and pull-out double, full kitchen, shower, whirlpool tub, microwave), $209.99 + taxes = ~$236
Hilton Santa Cruz (Scotts Valley)
Hilton Santa Cruz (3 stars): The lobby was being renovated when we stopped by, but from what we could see, it looked nice in a standard-nice-hotel way. Pro: It‘s right off Highway 17—very easy access from the South Bay. Con: It's right off Highway 17—not much in the immediate area except for its own parking lot. Amenities: Pool, pet-friendly, parking, on-site restaurant/bar, the usual 3-star frills. (Note: breakfast not included in room rates.)
Transit: We encourage ride-sharing among guests staying there. We recommend driving to Ben Lomond pick-up / parking point and taking a shuttle in from there.
Rooms and rates: We have reserved a block of rooms with the following group rates (no minimum stay):
- 1 King, rate $209 + taxes = $233.33
If you’re interested…
For Quality Inn:
- You must call them on the actual telephone: (831) 336-2292.
- Request the group rate for the Nick & Nancy Network.
- DEADLINE for group rate: May 13
For the Hilton:
- You may call them to reserve via actual telephone: 1-888-445-3010.
- Or visit www.santacruzscottsvalley.
hilton.com to reserve online: - Enter the dates of your stay.
- Follow the “more options” link, and then the “Add special rate codes” link.
- Enter NINAW in the “Group code” field.
- Click the “check availability” button.
- You may also need the hotel code: SJCSVHF
- Enter the dates of your stay.
- DEADLINE for special rate: MAY 15.
- Need help? Send mail to nn-logistics@googlegroups.com for assistance.