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Hotels

The Renaissance Palms Springs Hotel serves as the headquarters hotel with the Hilton Palm Springs serving as an overflow hotel. Staying at an AACC International-designated hotel supports the meeting and keeps meeting facility rentals lower, thus keeping registration fees low.

Hotel Reservations

Hotel reservations for the annual meeting should be made directly through the hotel and will be accepted online and by phone.

AACC International has negotiated rates with an additional hotel for the 2011 annual meeting.

Spa Resort Hotel

(one block from convention center)
100 North Indian Canyon Drive
Palm Springs, CA 92262

Reservations and Rate:
For negotiated rate information and reservations call +1.888.999.1995 and ask for the AACC International rate.

Hotel amenities include: complimentary airport shuttle service, complimentary valet parking, newspaper, coffee, complimentary internet, fitness center and three pools.

AACC International has negotiated discount rates at the following hotels:

Renaissance Marriott Palm Springs Hotel

(Adjacent to the convention center)
Discounted Rates:
Standard Single/Double: $185
Resort Suite: $215 (king with parlor and pull-out sofa)
Additional Person(s): $10/person
Plus 13.5% occupancy tax + 2.065% tourism tax + $0.89 utility fee/night (subject to change)
Government rate available on request with proper ID and based on limited availability
Reservations:
Internet: http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/pspbr?groupCode
=aacaaca&app=resvlink&fromDate=10/10/11&toDate=10/25/11

Telephone: +1.888.682.1238
(Inform the operator that you are attending the AACC Intl. Annual Meeting.)
Questions? E-mail: jackie.cabuntala@renaissancehotels.com

Check In: 4:00 p.m.; Check Out: 12:00 p.m.; Parking/Day: $10 self park, $18 valet
Hotel Amenities and Services: complimentary airport shuttle; high-speed Internet in rooms for a fee; complimentary use of fitness room, sauna, heated outdoor pool; spa services on property&##8212;Spa Del Sol; washer and dryer facilities

Hilton Palm Springs

(One block from convention center)
Discounted Rates:
Standard Single/Double: $155
Additional Person(s): $20/person
Plus 15.60% tax + $1.14 utility user's fee/night (subject to change)
Government rate available on request with proper ID and based on limited availability
Reservations:
Internet: http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/groups/personalized/P/PSPPSHF-AAC-20111014/index.jhtml
Telephone: +1.800.445.8667 (for government rate call 760.318.8536)
(Inform the operator that you are attending the AACC International Annual Meeting.)
Questions? E-mail: jennifer.clay@hilton.com

Check In: 4:00 p.m.; Check Out: 12:00 p.m.; Parking/Day: complimentary self park, $15 valet
Hotel Amenities and Services: complimentary airport shuttle; free local calls up to 30 minutes; 24-hour fitness center; heated outdoor pool; 15% discount on spa services; complimentary in-room Internet; 2-for-1 dinner coupon for select items in hotel restaurant.

Reservation Deadline

Reservations must be made by September 19, 2011, to guarantee annual meeting rates. After that date, rooms and rates will be based on availability. All housing changes, cancellations, and inquiries should be made directly with the hotel.

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO 2011 AACC International ANNUAL MEETING ATTENDEES
If you are contacted by Book My Meeting, or anyone claiming to offer you reduced room rates for a Palm Springs hotel, DO NOT make your hotel reservations with this company, or any caller claiming the same. They are not an authorized booking agent for the 2011 Annual Meeting hotels. No one can book hotel rooms at rates lower than AACC International contracted rates over the annual meeting dates. Please be aware that reservations booked through Book My Meeting may not be honored by the hotel(s) and AACC International will not guarantee these reservations If you have been contacted by Book My Meeting, or any other company, or if you have any questions/concerns, please contact AACCI here or +1.651.454.7250.

Special Accommodations

Indicate any special needs you may have when making reservations either online or by telephone.

Confirmations

Confirmation numbers will be e-mailed to attendees making reservations online and given to attendees making reservations by phone.

Room Deposit, Payment Methods, and Tax

All rates are per room per night and are subject to applicable taxes/night (subject to change). Reservations will not be accepted without a valid credit card guarantee of one night's room rate plus tax for each room reserved.

Cancellations

After September 19, 2011, rates are subject to availability. Cancellations within 72 hours of the day of arrival will forfeit the entire deposit. Early departures are subject to penalties set by the hotel. Credit cards will only be charged if cancelled within the penalty period. A charge of the first night's room and tax will be applied and/or forfeited if you do not cancel or do not arrive (no show).