ISWCS 2004 will be held from 20th-22nd of September 2004 in beautiful and paradise island of Mauritius. Mauritius offers a diverse array of acclaimed artistic and cultural events, fine dining, miles of sandy beaches, and other world-renowned attractions. We look forward to seeing you in Mauritius for ISWCS 2004.

  Hotels

LABOURDONNAIS WATERFRONT HOTEL 5*
ISWCS 2004 will take place at the Le Labourdonnais Waterfront Hotel. The hotel is a 5* Star Business Hotel situated in the Capital of Mauritius, Port-Louis. Five minutes from the financial and business centre, Le Labourdonnais Waterfront Hotel is ideally located on the Caudan peninsula along the marina overlooking Port Louis harbour. The hotel offers direct access to the exclusive Caudan complex, Mauritius' premier commercial and entertainment centre (Theme casino, cinemas, 140 shops including a craft market, a mix of restaurants and fast food outlets and day and night entertainment throughout the complex) and is accessible to the main beaches and is approximately 45 minutes drive from them.
LE SUFFREN HOTEL & MARINA 4*
Le Suffren Hotel & Marina 4-Star is found just opposite the Le Labourdonnais Waterfront Hotel and is adjacent to "Le bassin du Caudan". It combines the unique charm of a nautical setting with the requirements of modern comfort and quality service, in a trendy decor of light wood and chrome metal. Its innovative artificial sandy beach, open-air swimming pool overlooking the marina, 'avant-gardiste' restaurant and trendy bar are idyllic venues for entertainment. Ideally located within walking distance of the central business distract and government offices, le Suffren is also within easy reach of the many cultural tourist sites in Mauritius and is accessible to the main beaches and is approximately 45 minutes drive from them. Both hotels are easily accessible from the airport

  Accommodation

A block of rooms has been arranged at both Le Labourdonnais Waterfront and Le Suffren & Marina Hotel at discounted rates for ISWCS 2004 attendees. Participants are warned that there are a limited number of rooms reserved for ISWCS at this discounted rate and this is the best price for a 5* and 4* hotel they can get in the vicinity of the conference and are therefore strongly advised to do advanced booking.

  Hotel Rates

The rates are quoted in the table below in both Mauritian Rupees and GDP and include 15% VAT.

Le Labourdonnais Waterfront Hotel 5*
	Rates per night on Bed & Breakfast		Rates per night on Half Board Basis
Room category	Single	Double	Single	Double
Deluxe	3,600 (£79)	4,400 (£96)	4,200 (£92)	5,400 (£118)
Superior	4,900 (£107)	5,700 (£124)	5,500 (£120)	6,700 (£146)
Turret	5,900 (£129)	6,700 (£146)	6,500 (£142)	7,700 (£168)
Luxury Suite	7,400 (£161)		8,000 (£174)
Presidential Suite	15,400 (£335)		16,000 (£348)
Le Suffren Hotel & Marina 4*
	Rates per night on Bed & Breakfast		Rates per night on Half Board Basis
Room category	Single	Double	Single	Double
Standard	2,700 (£59)	3,300 (£72)	3,200 (£70)	4,000 (£87)

Le Labourdonnais Waterfront Hotel 5*

The preferential rate for a Deluxe Single room is at MRU 3,600.00 (£79) per night on Bed & Breakfast Basis as opposed to MRU 8,000.00 (£174) per night. The Deluxe Double room is at MRU 4,400.00 (£96) per night on Bed & Breakfast Basis as opposed to MRU 10,400.00 (£226) per night.

Le Suffren Hotel & Marina 4*

The preferential rate for a Standard Single room is at MRU 2,700.00 (£59) per night on Bed & Breakfast Basis as opposed to MRU 3,600.00 (£79) per night. The Standard Double room is at MRU 3,300.00 (£72) per night on Bed & Breakfast Basis as opposed to MRU 5,200.00 (£113) per night.

  Terms and Conditions

The deadline date is set for the 31st August 2004. All bookings made before that date will be granted the preferential rates quoted above. However, for bookings made after this date, delegates will be given our corporate rates.
Check-in time is 13.00 and check-out is 11.00. In case of early check-in, we recommend that you reserve a room as a holdover from the previous night in order to guarantee availability upon arrival. Should a holdover room be declined, our fully equipped hospitality lounge will be made available until your room is ready for check-in

  Hotel Booking

For Hotel Bookings at Le Labourdonnais Waterfront Hotel 5* or at Le Suffren Hotel & Marina 4*, please contact our reservations division (Nadine or Seeta) on:
Telephone: +230 202 4019 / +230 202 4100
Fax: +230 211 9411
Email: ctn@intnet.mu

You must clearly identify yourself as attending "IEEE ISWCS 2004" when contacting the hotel and must have already registered for the conference prior to making hotel rooms reservations in order to secure the preferential rates as long as your booking is being made prior to the 15th of August 2004.
Alternatively you can also do online booking at: http://www.labourdonnais.com/english/index-bookings.html. You will have to clearly specify that you are attending IEEE ISWCS 2004 Conference in the "Comments Field of the online form" and must have already registered for the conference prior to making hotel rooms reservations in order to secure the preferential rates as long as your booking is being made prior to the 31st of August 2004.

  Hotel Contact

Joëlle Chan
Sales Executive

Address:	Le Labourdonnais Waterfront Hotel Caudan Waterfront, P. O Box 91 Port Louis Mauritius
Tel:	(230) 202 40 71
Fax:	(230) 202 40 20
E-mail:	bcn@intnet.mu

  Hotel Facilities

• Room service
• High-tech business centre at both hotels
• An Executive Health Centre at Le Labourdonnais Hotel, which includes the gym, the steam room, an open-air swimming pool and a hair & beauty salon
• An open-air swimming pool and a stretch of fine white sand dotted with straw huts and coconut trees overlooking the marina at Le Suffren Hotel & Marina
• A free-of-charge boat shuttle service will be organized to link both the Le Labourdonnais Waterfront & Le Suffren Hotel & Marina

  Entertainment Programme

Both hotels undertake to provide the following complimentary services:

Boat Shuttle to the Beach
Currently, the boat service operates on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. Our luxury boat leaves the marina at 0930 and cruises to the beach in the North of the island, where the guests have access to beach facilities and the resort facilities. The boat returns to the hotel at approximately 1600. Both hotels are easily accessible to the main beaches and are approximately 45 minutes drive from them.

Sundowner Harbour Cruise
The service is offered on Monday and Thursday. The boat leaves at approximately 17h00 for a 1h30mn cruise. There are complimentary snacks offered on board, and a full bar. Beverages are charged directly to the guest's room account.

Restaurants and Bar
Guests will be able to experience the different cuisines proposed by both hotels' restaurants. The bar at both hotels is opened daily from 0700 to midnight.

TGIF Happy Hour
Both hotels offer a special 50% discount on beverages every Friday at the bar, from 1700 to 2100, with a live blues band providing the entertainment. Dress code must be casual smart (shorts and tee-shirts are not allowed).

For further information
Please visit Le Labourdonnais Waterfront hotel website: http://www.labourdonnais.com

  Additional Hotel Arrangements

Transfers can be organised from the airport to the hotel and vice versa. The transfer rates are as follows:
Taxi transfer at Rs 725 (£16) per way for a maximum of 3 persons with luggage.

  Travelling to Mauritius

Mauritius is easily reached by air through Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport. Mauritius is served by many domestic and international airlines, with flights from cities around the world. Many options for ground transportation from the airport are available, including taxis or rental cars. More information will follow shortly.