The SLAC Guest House is currently under construction. Inset photos show interior views of a sample guest room. (photo by Diana Rogers)

Starting in July, the SLAC Guest House will be open for business.

The lodging is meant for users, conference attendees, and other guests. However, if space allows, staff can also stay there for about $50/night.

In April 2002, construction began on the three-story, 112-room Guest House, which is located between SLAC’s main entrance and the Central Lab area on the left side of the loop road. Planners anticipate that not only will the Guest House serve as convenient lodging for people affiliated with SLAC, but also that its spacious lobby will provide a relaxed place for employees to meet with colleagues after work.

The 175-square foot rooms will include a double bed, internet connection, cable TV, dresser, armoire, desk and chair. There are a number of room configurations with slightly different nightly rates. For a small fee, miniature refrigerators and microwaves are available. The Guest House will include an exercise room, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour shop with gifts, snacks, and microwavable food.

Enrique Jevons of Stanford University Student Housing Services is the assigned manager. Jevons said, "We are now accepting reservations for stays beginning July 1. We have already booked reservations, including several upcoming conferences."