Hotel Information
CONFERENCE HOTEL
The Carnegie Foundation Summit on Improvement in Education will be held at the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina on March 24-27, 2024.
A block of guest rooms has been reserved for Carnegie Summit attendees at the conference hotel. Additionally, we have reserved blocks at two excellent hotels near the Marriott Marquis for Carnegie Summit attendees. Please review the hotel information provided below and make your selection when you purchase your tickets!

Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
333 West Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101
1-619-234-1500
Hotel Website | Online Reservations
Group Room Rate: $349 single/double, plus tax, plus a daily $17.50 Destination Amenity Fee.
The group room rate is valid for stays: March 23 to March 27, subject to availability and rooms may sell out before the cutoff date below.
Cutoff date for reservations: February 29, 2024
A credit card is required at the time of reservation to hold the room.
The Destination Amenity Fee includes:
- One hour bicycle rental
- One hour kayak rental
- High-speed internet in guest room
- Daily 45-minute yoga class, boot camp, water aerobics, or Zumba
- $15 credit at Starbucks or Exchange
- Two glasses of wine in Marina Kitchen
- One complimentary shoe shine
Guest room cancellations must be made at least 72 hours prior to the check-in date to avoid a penalty of one night’s room & tax.
Parking: Self-parking is available at $45 per day and valet parking is available at $65 per day (rates are subject to change).
ADDITIONAL ROOM BLOCKS
Room blocks have also been reserved for Carnegie Summit attendees at the Embassy Suites San Diego Bay Downtown and the Hard Rock Hotel San Diego.

Embassy Suites San Diego Bay Downtown
601 Pacific Highway, San Diego, CA 92101
1-619-239-2400
This hotel is an approximate 9-minute walk to the Marriott Marquis Marina
Hotel Website | Online Reservation
Or call 1-800-EMBASSY and mention “Carnegie Foundation Conference”
Group Room Rate: $305 single/double, plus tax
The group room rate is valid for stays: March 22 to March 27, subject to availability and rooms may sell out before the cutoff date below. The group rate is available three days pre- and post- subject to availability.
Cutoff date for reservations: February 28, 2024
A credit card is required at the time of reservation to hold the room.
The group rate includes:
- Complimentary breakfast buffet
- Complimentary nightly reception
- Complimentary WiFi in all guestrooms
Guest room cancellations must be made at least 72 hours prior to the check-in date to avoid a penalty of one night’s room & tax.
Parking: Valet parking is available at $60 per day (rate is subject to change). Hilton Honors members receive a $5 discount.

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
207 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
This hotel is an approximate 10-minute walk to the Marriott Marquis Marina
Hotel Website | Online Reservation Link
Or call: 877-344-7625
Group Room Rate: $319 single/double, plus tax, plus a daily $10 All Access Pass.
The group room rate is valid for stays: March 23 to March 27, subject to availability and rooms may sell out before the cutoff date below. Please note that a four (4) night minimum length of stay is required.
Cutoff date for reservations: February 22, 2024
A credit card is required at the time of reservation to hold the room.
The daily All Access Pass includes:
- Wireless Internet Access
- 20% off Dinner at MaryJane’s
- Complimentary access to Crosley Record Player
- In-room Local and Long Distance Calls
- Unlimited entry to our 24/7 fitness center
- Complimentary use of the Business Center
- Weekday Edition of USA Today
- Copy of Fender Magazine
- Electra Bike Rental
- Fender Guitar Rental
- MP3 Playlist download
- In-room single brew Keurig coffee maker
- One complimentary drink at 207 or Float
Guest room cancellations must be made at least 48 hours prior to the check-in date to avoid a penalty of one night’s room & tax.
Parking: Valet parking is available at $58 per day (rate is subject to change)