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UNITED STATES 2016

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Accommodations

Conference Hotel

Renaissance Hotel and Convention Center ($189)
888 Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Renaissance Property: (760) 322-6000

Cut-Off date: February 3, 2016

Reserve Online:

  1. Standard Rate ($189 / night)
  2. Government Rate ($123 / night)

Call-In Reservations: (888) 682-1238
Group Name: MSACL

Travel from Palm Springs International Airport to the Renaissance:

Travel Distance: Approximately 1.5 miles

Hotel Shuttle

  • Fee: Complimentary
  • Call hotel at 1-760-322-6000 and request pick-up.
  • There is also a courtesy phone in baggage claim. Just pick up the phone and we will come pick you up. We are only 5 minutes from the airport.
  • Takes about 10-15 minutes for pick-up.
  • Hours of operation: 4:45 am 11:30 pm.
  • Miles to Hotel: 1.5 miles

Taxi

    Estimated taxi fare: 18 USD (one way) - value to distance ratio is low.

Walking

    Walking is not recommended, or at least not typical. However, if you feel your legs could use a stretch, the walk is a straight 31 minutes down East Tahquitz Canyon Way from the airport.

Overflow Hotels

Hilton Palm Springs ($179)
Distance from Conference Hotel: ~2 blocks
400 E Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Property Reservations: 760-320-6868

Cut-Off date: January 29, 2016

Reserve Online:

  1. Standard Rate (Online Reservation) ($179 / night)
  2. Government ($123) - call Ashley Bedoya direct at 760-318-8536

Despite the fact that one group of rooms in the online link is labelled as Non-Smoking, and the other not, ALL rooms in the State of California are Non- Smoking.

Call-In Reservations: (800) 445-8667
Group Name: Mass Spectrometry: Applications to the Clinical Lab


Courtyard Marriott ($179)
Distance from Conference Hotel: ~2 blocks
1300 Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Property: (760) 322-6100 (Kathleen Gusman)

Cut-Off date: January 29, 2016

Reserve Online:

  1. Standard Rate (Online Reservation) ($179 / night)
  2. No Government Rate.

Call-In Reservations: (800) 321-2211
Group Name: MSACL


Hard Rock Hotel ($189 incl Resort Fee)
Distance from Conference Hotel: ~3 blocks, located downtown
150 South Indian Canyon Drive
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Reservation Direct: 760-969-6610 (Joanne Lynn)

Cut-Off date: January 29, 2016

Reserve Online:

  1. Standard Rate (Online Reservation) ($189/night incl Resort Fee)
  2. No Government Rate.

Call-In Reservations: 760-969-6610 (Joanne Lynn)
Group Name: MSACL


Hyatt ($179 for Deluxe King Suites)
Ability to book upgraded view rooms in Pool View Kings, Mountain View Kings and Mountain View Double/Doubles at $199.00.
Distance from Conference Hotel: ~4 blocks, located downtown.
285 N Palm Canyon Dr
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Reservation Direct: 888-421-1442 (Group Code: 20MS)

Cut-Off date: Not yet specified.

Reserve Online:

  1. Standard Rate (Online Reservation) ($179/night)
  2. No Government Rate.

Call-In Reservations: 888-421-1442
Group Code: 20MS

Nestled at the base of Mount San Jacinto, the Palm Springs Hotel & Convention center enjoys panoramic views of mountains and desert. The ultimate atmosphere for facilitating intellectual exchange. Because it is much easier to meaningfully engage when your mind and body are centered.

A limited block of rooms has been reserved at the standard rate of $189 single/double (prevailing government rate for Government (while rooms are available). Discounted rates apply until the reservation deadline of 9:00 PM PT on Feb 3, 2016 (or while rooms are available) .

Early Departure Fee: At check-in please specify at the front desk if your stay will be shorter than expected. If you do not notify the hotel on arrival you may be charged a $100 Early Departure Fee.

For HOTEL information, reservations, or cancellations, please contact the hotel directly

Hotel Parking

These rates, except valet, are exclusive for MSACL conference attendees. Please make sure that you specify that you are with MSACL to get these rates.

Day:$12
Overnight:$22

The hotel offers a variety of fine restaurants with a complement of swimming pools, tennis courts, a spa and jogging trails.