WARC 2009 
Lodging
Our host hotel for the conference is the Rancho Las Palmas Resort and Spa in Rancho Mirage, California. A brief excerpt from the hotel website is provided below:
"Fresh on the heels of an incredible $35 million makeover, the new Rancho Las Palmas is classic Rancho Mirage re-imagined for the 21st century traveler especially those with families. With Splashtopia, our incredible two-acre water feature with its own lazy river, slides, pool and beach as the centerpiece of its renovation, Rancho is poised to corner the market on fun. Its bustling, central outdoor plaza connects guests to a world of activity: fine and casual dining, live entertainment, a 20,000-square-foot spa and renowned Yamaguchi Salon, 27 holes of classic desert golf, a 25-court tennis center, and four pools. The style of this carefree Palm Springs California hotel is easy and sophisticated and its location enviable – at the foot of majestic Mount Jacinto and directly across the street from The River, a dynamic entertainment, dining and retail area."
For reservations, call 866-423-1195. Reservations may also be made online. The group code is LLU509. We suggest reservations be made as soon as possible as the rooms with pre-negotiated rates are filling up fast.
FYI - A $100 gift card for Rancho Las Palmas Hotel is sometimes available for sale at the Costco near the hotel for $79.99. This card can be used for various hotel services. The SKU number is 310975. Sadly, it has not been available at costco.com. It was transiently available at the San Bernardino location, so it may also be available at other Costco locations.
"Fresh on the heels of an incredible $35 million makeover, the new Rancho Las Palmas is classic Rancho Mirage re-imagined for the 21st century traveler especially those with families. With Splashtopia, our incredible two-acre water feature with its own lazy river, slides, pool and beach as the centerpiece of its renovation, Rancho is poised to corner the market on fun. Its bustling, central outdoor plaza connects guests to a world of activity: fine and casual dining, live entertainment, a 20,000-square-foot spa and renowned Yamaguchi Salon, 27 holes of classic desert golf, a 25-court tennis center, and four pools. The style of this carefree Palm Springs California hotel is easy and sophisticated and its location enviable – at the foot of majestic Mount Jacinto and directly across the street from The River, a dynamic entertainment, dining and retail area."
FYI - A $100 gift card for Rancho Las Palmas Hotel is sometimes available for sale at the Costco near the hotel for $79.99. This card can be used for various hotel services. The SKU number is 310975. Sadly, it has not been available at costco.com. It was transiently available at the San Bernardino location, so it may also be available at other Costco locations.
UPDATE - The hotel has notified us that Friday night is a sellout. As of 4/8/09, there are still a few rooms available for Saturday night. A close alternative is the Hilton Garden Inn, located on a few blocks away on the other side of The River shopping/entertainment complex.