HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS

This year’s MMS is taking place at the Venetian Resort-Hotel-Casino. For your convenience, the Microsoft Management Summit 2009 Event Team has arranged for a block of rooms with special conference rates at the Venetian Hotel as well as at the Palazzo Hotel, which is connected to the Venetian Hotel.

Update:  making new reservations and changes to existing reservations is no longer available via the MMS registration website. New hotel reservations can be made by calling the Venetian directly at 1-888-283-6423. Please mention that you are with the Microsoft Management Summit to ensure that you receive the MMS rate. 

Detailed hotel information is located below. For additional information, including hotel rates and cancellation information, please click here


Venetian Resort Hotel Casino
The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino Website


Experience the romance of Italy in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip. Beauty and grace surround you at The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino, where every detail has been carefully designed to provide you with a memorable stay – from the world’s largest standard suites to the city’s most elegant casino. Immerse yourself in the enchanting atmosphere of this all-suite Las Vegas hotel resort. Choose from 19 remarkable restaurants – featuring an unprecedented six James Beard Award-winning chefs, including Wolfgang Puck, Emeril Lagasse, and Thomas Keller. Browse the 80 international boutiques of The Grand Canal Shoppes, offering collectibles and couture from such renowned names as Jimmy Choo, Lladro, Dooney & Bourke, and Burberry. Rejuvenate at Canyon Ranch SpaClub – the very picture of rest and relaxation – where a full-service salon, fitness center, rock-climbing wall, and indulgent packages await. Discover the ideal Las Vegas resort vacation destination and business retreat – where exquisite all-suite accommodations, attentive service, and endless attractions converge in a magnificent setting.
Guestrooms feature:
Beauty and grace embrace you at The Venetian, a masterpiece of exquisite luxury and impeccable service. The 36-story Venetian hotel tower sets the standard for suites and upscale amenities. Approximately 650 square feet, canopy-draped, king size bed, overhead reading lights, sunken living room, full size sofa sleeper, refreshment center, two 27" televisions, in-suite safe, three dual-line telephones, high-speed Internet access, and 24-hr room service.
Hotel Facilities Include:
Fitness Center, Outdoor Pool, Full Business Center
and Concierge Services




Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino
Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino Website
Connected to The Venetian by shared walks and waterways, The Palazzo welcomes guests to a new era of luxury, reminiscent of the extravagant palaces that dot the Italian countryside and Amalfi Coast. Home to Barneys New York, over 60 international boutiques, the Canyon Ranch SpaClub, the 40/40 Club, the Broadway smash "Jersey Boys," and 15 restaurants from the likes of Mario Batali and Emeril Lagasse, The Palazzo is the new Las Vegas locale for luxury.
Guestrooms feature:
Embrace yourself in beauty and grace in a Palazzo Luxury suite – a masterpiece of exquisite luxury. Suite amenities include Refreshment center, Two 42” flat Screen televisions in bedroom and living room, 17” LCD television in bathroom, In-suite safe, Three dual-line telephones, High-speed Internet access.
Hotel Facilities Include:
Fitness Center, Outdoor Pool, Full Business Center and Concierge Services




Additional Information

All room reservations must be requested by April 6th through the registration website, as the hotels are unable to book within the special room blocks by contacting them directly. If you require room reservations outside of the conference dates or if requesting room reservations after April 6th, space and the special rate will be based upon availability.

Attendees are responsible for paying all room, tax and incidental charges accrued upon check out.



Registration Hotel Package Attendees
The official event nights are April 27th through April 30th, 2009. Your registration package includes accommodations at the Venetian Resort Hotel Casino for four (4) nights only; all additional nights and all incidental charges during your entire stay are the responsibility of the attendee to pay upon checkout.

PLEASE NOTE: All package attendees will have to reserve hotel accommodation by choosing arrival and departure dates. Discounts or partial refunds will not be issued to package attendees staying less than four nights, including unplanned early checkouts.


Group Rates (Single or Double Occupancy):

HOTEL

Group Rates *

Distance from the Conference Center

Distance from the Airport
Venetian Resort Hotel Casino $209.00 Onsite 4 Miles
Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino $209.00 Onsite 4 Miles
* A guestroom tax rate of 9% per night will be added to the group rates listed above.


Hotel Reservation Cancellation Policy
  • For non-package attendees, the Credit Card provided above guarantees your reservation for your requested arrival date. Please note that your credit card will be charged a deposit one night's room plus tax to guarantee your reservation. Should you cancel your reservation more than 72 hours prior to your arrival date, you will be refunded the deposit.
  • Registration/Hotel Package:  Cancellation of the package occurring between April 15th and 72 hours before your scheduled arrival date will result in a refund of the pre-paid four (4) nights room and tax included in your registration package. Cancellation of the registration package within 72 hours or failure to appear on your expected arrival date will result in a refund of three (3) nights hotel room and tax only, in addition to the cancellation of your reservation for the remainder of your stay. 
  • Discounts or partial refunds will not be issued to registration/hotel package attendees staying less than four (4) nights, including unplanned early checkouts.
  • Cancellations made less than 72 hours prior to check-in will result in a forfeiture of your deposit.
  • Failure to appear on the expected date of arrival will result in a forfeiture of your deposit, in addition to the cancellation of your reservation for the remainder of the stay.
  • The event team will facilitate the transfer of hotel reservations through April 17th at 5:00 p.m. After that time, substitutions require the attendee to contact the hotel directly with reservation changes.