October 3-5, 2010
Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, Las Vegas
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Located conveniently on the strip, Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino features accommodations fit for Hollywood Royalty. There are a wide range of rooms and suites including their new Hollywood Hip Room. In both double bed and king bed rooms, you'll enjoy a spacious bathroom with a separate, oversized soaking tub, seamless shower and marble vanity. In addition, every room boasts a 42" plasma television.
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Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino
3667 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Las Vegas, Nev. 89109
702-587-5555
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Reservations:
Call (877) 244-9474. Online reservations will be available shortly.
Rates:
$129 (single/double occupancy)
$144 (triple/quad occupancy)
A deposit of one night’s stay is required. The deposit will be refunded if the reservation is canceled 48 hours in advance.
Hotel Parking: Complimentary
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Transportation
McCarran Airport is approximately 15 minutes from Planet Hollywood.
Planet Hollywood does not offer shuttle services to and from the airport. However, there are shuttles and taxis and limousines available 24 hours a day. Options include:
Shuttles: Please be advised that shuttles make several stops along The Strip based on their guests' requests. Reservations are required in advance, or you may purchase a voucher at the airport.
Taxis: Taxis are typically $20 — $25 depending on traffic. Taxis are available 24 hours a day at the airport.
Limousine or Sedan: Planet Hollywood is able to arrange for a Limousine or Sedan for your arrival, departure or any other place of interest. Through the Concierge, runs are based on a one-hour minimum. Rates begin at $40 for a Sedan (one — three people), or $60 for a stretch limo (four — eight people). Super stretch limos (eight — 10 people) begin at $80 per hour. There is an additional $5 tax for booking from the airport. A credit card is required to book any run and it must also be presented to the driver at the end of the service unless you decide to pay cash. Please contact the Concierge Staff at Planet Hollywood for additional information.
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Need a roommate?
If you would like to know about other convention attendees who are interested in sharing the cost of a hotel room, post your request . You also should include the following information:
— Name
— City
— SPJ Chapter Affiliation (if any)
— E-mail address
— Phone number
— Indicate whether you are male or female
— Indicate your smoking preference
Questions about the SPJ National Convention?
Call 317-927-8000 or send an e-mail to convention@spj.org.