The conference hotel is the St. Petersburg Hilton downtown located at 333 First Street South. The 
conference rate for single or double is $95.00 U.S. plus tax (tax-exempt for government employees with proper documentation - ask when making reservations) for single or double . There is a slight charge for more than two individuals per room.
This rate is good until 8 October 2004; however, there are a limited number of rooms so please make your reservations early.
To make reservations, please call 800-HILTONS and use the code: Gulf and Caribbean Fisheries Institute for the special rate.
For more hotel information, please visit their website: http://www.stpetehilton.com or call 727-894-5000.
The Pier Hotel is available for $89 US plus tax for 2. It is a small bed and breakfast approximately 20 minute walk from the Hilton and a 30 minute walk to the Fish and Wildlife Research Institute. To reserve a room, call 800-735-6607 and tell them you are with the Gulf and Caribbean Fisheries Institute. More information is available at: http://www.thepierhotel.com.
