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Hotel Information and Reservations
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Hotel Accommodations
Renaissance Esmeralda Resort
44-400 Indian Wells Lane
Indian Wells, CA 92210
Telephone: 760-773-4444
Guest Fax: 760-346-9308
Online hotel reservations have closed
Please contact the Renaissance Esmeralda Resort at 1-800-446-9875 or 1-877-804-4070 to check on availability. Be sure to mention that you are with the CHIME09. Reservations will be on a space-available basis.
Check-in time is 4:00 p.m. and check-out time is 11:00 a.m.
Cancellation Policy
Should you need to cancel your reservation, you must do so no later than 72-hours prior to the date of your arrival to receive a full refund of your deposit.
Please see below for nearby alternative hotel options:
Hyatt Grand Champions Resort, Villas and Spa
44-600 Indian Wells Lane
Indian Wells, CA 92210
1-800-233-1234
Be sure to mention: CHIME
Rate: $199
Miramonte Resort (across the street from the Renaissance - a 5-minute walk)
45-000 Indian Wells Lane
Indian Wells, CA 92210
800-237-2926
Be sure to mention: CHIME
Rate: $189
Another nearby alternative hotel options * Call for rates and availability
Indian Wells Resort
7611 Highway 111
Indian Wells, CA 92210
760-345-6466
Location & Transportation
The Renaissance Esmeralda Resort is located in Indian Wells, California, approximately 17 miles from the Palm Springs International Airport.
Taxi: The approximate one-way taxi fare to the resort is $65
Airport Shuttle: Desert Valley Shuttle, serving the Palm Springs Communities
for more information, reservations, and pricing visit their website; www.palmspringsshuttle.com, or email them at psshuttle@aol.com or call 800-413-3999 or 760 251 4020 for reservations. Reservations must be made a minimum of 48-hours in advance.
Rental Car Discount

Hertz Rental Car Discount: Discounted rates have been secured for CHIME09 attendees with Hertz Rental Cars. Reservations can be booked with the discount code CV#047Y0002 online at hertz.com or by call Hertz at 1-800-654-2240
Parking at the Renaissance Esmeralda:
- Self-parking is complimentary
- Valet-parking is $25 per night
The Resort
Nestled at the base of the majestic Santa Rosa Mountains in the desert community of Indian Wells, the Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa is the desert's finest oasis. Offering unparalleled service and all the amenities of a world-class resort, Esmeralda invites you to indulge your every whim.
- Featured in Condé Nast Traveler's 2004 Gold List of "World's Best Places to Stay" and Travel + Leisure's "500 Greatest Hotels in the World,"
- The Renaissance Esmeralda is an oasis of modern luxury featuring a sophisticated blend of classic and contemporary style
Attire
The dress code for the event will be resort casual (polo shirts, khakis, etc.), although you may want to bring a jacket or sweater for air-conditioned meeting rooms. If going to out to dinner, you should check with the restaurant for their policy.
Weather
Indian Wells has an average annual temperature of 74 degrees and 350 days of sunshine! Average temperatures in October vary with daytime highs in the 90º and lows in the 60º when the sun goes down.
Resort Dining Options
The Esmeralda boasts an enticing array of dining options to tempt your palate.
Sirocco Restaurant - Enjoy savory Italian cuisine served in an elegant setting at the multiple-award-winning - Voted as the "Best Italian" restaurant in the Coachella Valley by Zagat in 2005.
Cava - For more casual fare, they offer inventive California selections served indoors or on the poolside terrace.
Café Biscotti - You'll also find gourmet coffee
Stir! - Refreshing cocktails, live music and appetizers
The resort also offers room service until 11:00 p.m.
For detailed information on the resort and more, be sure to visit the Esmeralda website here.
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