You may make your hotel reservations directly online at the JW Marriott Desert Springs website. Follow these simple instructions:
Once the reservation is complete, you will receive an instant confirmation number via e-mail (as long as your e-mail address has been entered).
You may also call the hotel directly at 760-341-2211 to make your reservations. Let the reservations clerk know you will be attending the ELFA Annual Convention in order to get the special convention rates.
A number of suites have been reserved for private entertaining. Companies wishing to hold private parties should plan to schedule these on Monday, October 24, any time after 5:30 p.m. To reserve a suite, please contact Lisa Ramirez, VP Business and Professional Development, at lramirez@elfaonline.org or 202-238-3414.
The JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa is located in Palm Desert, California, in the heart of the Coachella Valley, home to nearby Palm Springs and other popular resort communities—making it an easy drive from the greater Los Angeles area. Three majestic mountain ranges provide a dramatic backdrop to the spectacular property and its championship golf courses. The Resort is accessible from Palm Springs, Ontario International and LAX airports.
For further information about the JW Marriott Desert Springs and all it has to offer, please visit their website at www.desertspringsresort.com.
Business casual dress for education sessions is encouraged. The temperature range in Palm Desert during October is a high in the low 90's (daytime) to a low in the low 60's (nighttime). Suggested dress for social events is as follows:
ELFA does not arrange for hotel accommodations, but provides reservation information for registrants. Anyone making a hotel reservation at the JW Marriott Desert Springs who does not register for the ELFA Annual Convention will be excluded from the ELFA block. Those reservations will be based solely on availability and will be at the regular guest room rate.
A block of rooms is being held for attendees of the 2016 ELFA Annual Convention at the JW Marriott Desert Springs, 74855 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert, California, 92260. The ELFA room block is now full. Rooms at the JW Marriott Desert Springs may still be available at a different rate. Accommodation requests received after the cut-off date are subject to availability and may be at a higher rate.
Those planning to arrive early to participate in the ELFA sports tournaments or community service projects on Sunday, October 23, are urged to make hotel reservations early.
