Travel Information

Welcome Back to Palm Springs!
Returning to Palm Springs in 2010, LabAutomation2010 will be held at the Palm Springs Convention Center. With mild weather year-round, Palm Springs is a spectacular travel destination that is easily accessible from all major domestic and international cities

Palm Springs Convention Center Web Site

Palm Springs Accommodations

The deadline to secure discounted hotel rooms with the ALA was December 24, 2009. At this time, all cancellations, modifications, or new reservations must be made directly with the hotels at the numbers listed below.

Official Conference Hotels
Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel (ALA Headquarters Hotel)
Previously known as: Wyndham Palm Springs Hotel
888 Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262 +1.760.322.6000
  • 72 Hour Cancellation Policy
  • Connected to Convention Center
  • This hotel has recently undergone a multi-million dollar renovation. While the renovated pool deck will be open, the pool will not be available for swimming during LabAutomation's Conference. The hotel has made alternate arrangements for use of a nearby facility for ALA guests. Please contact the Front Desk for assistance.
  • Additional Information: Crestline Hotels & Resorts Announces the Opening of the Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel

Comfort Inn Palm Springs
300 South Indian Canyon Drive
Palm Springs, CA 92262

  • 72 Hour Cancellation Policy
  • Approx. ½ mile from Convention Center

Hilton Palm Springs Resort
400 E. Tahquitz Canyon Drive
Palm Springs, CA 92262
+1.760.320.6868

  • 72 Hour Cancellation Policy
  • Approx. 2 Blocks from Convention Center

Hotel Zoso
150 S. Indian Canyon Drive
Palm Springs, CA 92262
+1.760.325.9676

  • 72 Hour Cancellation Policy
  • Approx. 4 Blocks from Convention Center

Hyatt Regency Suites Palm Springs
285 N. Palm Canyon Drive
Palm Springs, CA 92262
+1.760.322.9000

  • 72 Hour Cancellation Policy
  • Approx. 6 Blocks from Convention Center

Palm Springs Courtyard by Marriott
1300 E. Tahquitz Canyon Drive
Palm Springs, CA 92262
+1.760.322.6100

  • 10 Day Cancellation Policy
  • Approx. 2 Blocks from Convention Center

Spa Resort Casino
100 N. Indian Canyon Drive
Palm Springs, CA 92262
+1.800.854.1279

  • 72 Hour Cancellation Policy
  • Approx. 3 Blocks from Convention Center

Additional Hotel Options
If you are unable to find availability at one of the official ALA conference hotels, for your convenience below is listing of additional properties located near the convention center that may have limited availability over the conference dates.

Colony Palms Hotel — Special $159 rate for ALA
+1.760.969.1800
1 mile from the Palm Springs Convention Center

Best Western Las Brisas Hotel
+1.800.346.5714
5 blocks from the Palm Springs Convention Center

Caliente Tropics Resort
+1.866.HOT.9595
2 miles from the Palm Springs Convention Center

Casa Cody Historic Palm Springs Inn
+1.760.320.9346
6 blocks from the Palm Springs Convention Center

Extended Stay America
+1.760.416.0084
5 blocks from the Palm Springs Convention Center

Howard Johnson Express Inn
+1.800.732.7755
2 miles from the Palm Springs Convention Center

Marquis Villas
+1.877.288.5463
4 blocks from the Palm Springs Convention Center

Orbit In
+1.877.99.orbit
1 mile from the Palm Springs Convention Center

Palm Court Inn
+1.760.416.2333
2 miles from the Palm Springs Convention Center

Palm Mountain Resort & Spa
+1.800.622.9451
6 blocks from the Palm Springs Convention Center

Palm Springs Riviera Resort
+1.760.327.8311
Not Within Walking Distance From The Convention Center. A Rental Car Is Recommended

Shilo Inn Palm Springs
+1.800.222.2244
2 miles from the Palm Springs Convention Center


AIR TRAVEL INFORMATION

Airline Reservations
You may book your air travel online via the online LabAutomation Travel Agent, and clicking on "Flights."

800.756.2987 (domestic)
+1.214.915.9448 (international)

American and United Airlines are the official carriers for LabAutomation2010. Receive a 5% discount off the lowest applicable fare on either airline. If you use your own travel agency, please reference American Airlines Authorization Number A4910AF or United Airlines MGT10/529GA to receive the discounts. Applicable service fees may be assessed for airline tickets issued by the LabAutomation Travel Agent. The 5% discount will automatically be reflected in the cost of the flight when using the LabAutomation Travel Agent.


TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION

The Palm Springs Tourism web site offers up-to-date information on the airport, rental cars and driving directions.


USEFUL TRAVEL LINKS

Palm Springs Convention Center Web Site

Palm Springs Desert Resorts Convention and Visitors Authority

Palm Springs, CA Weather Forecast


ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS

If you require further assistance, please contact kwoywod@labautomation.org.