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Accommodations
Room Cancellation Policy:
All rooms in the block require a one night deposit that is forfeited if the room is cancelled.
Conference Hotel
Renaissance
Hotel and
Convention Center ($175)
888 Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Renaissance Property: (760) 322-6000
Cut-Off date: January 4, 2018
Reserve Online:
- Standard
Rate
($175 / night)
-
Government Rate ($133 / night)
Call-In Reservations: (888) 682-1238
Group Name: MSACL or MSACL Government
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.
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Overflow Hotels
Hilton Palm Springs ($169)
Distance from Conference Hotel: ~2 blocks
400 E Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Property Reservations: 760-320-6868
Cut-Off date: January 6, 2018
Reserve Online:
- Standard Rate (Online Reservation)
($169 / night)
- Government Rate - call direct at 760-318-8536
Call-In Reservations: (800) 445-8667
Group Name: MSA, repeat, MSA only
Courtyard Marriott ($165)
Distance from Conference Hotel: ~2 blocks
1300 Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Property: (760) 322-6100 (Kathleen Gusman)
Cut-Off date: January 5, 2018
Reserve Online:
-
Standard
Rate (Online Reservation) ($165 / night)
- For additional days before and after the program that are not listed online, please call Kathy at 760 322 6100 to check on availability. You can also call the reservations department
at
the number listed below, but make sure to remind the agent that the rates may be extended if there is availability at the hotel. The info is in the system, but it is good to remind them.
- No Government Rate.
Call-In Reservations: (800) 321-2211
Group Name: MSACL
Riviera ($149)
Distance from Conference Hotel: ~2 MILES
1600 North Indian Canyon Drive
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Property: (866) 961-3785
Cut-Off date: January 2, 2018
Reserve Online:
- Standard Rate (Online Reservation) ($149 / night) --> no resort fee
- Includes: self-parking + fitness center + wi-fi + local calls + in-room coffee + use of bicycles
- Includes: shuttle service to the Palm Springs Convention Center from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM January 21-25 (Sunday - Thursday)
- No Government Rate.
Call-In Reservations: (866) 961-3785
Group Name: MSACL
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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 $170 single/double (prevailing government rate for Government (while
rooms are available). Discounted rates apply until the reservation deadline of 9:00 PM PT on January 4, 2018 (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.
24 hrs Self-Parking: | $12 |
24 hrs Valet Parking: | $22 |