This year’s MMS is taking place at the Venetian Hotel. For your convenience, the Microsoft Management Summit 2008 Event Team has arranged for a block of rooms with special conference rates at the Venetian Hotel. The special conference rates are available only through the MMS 2008 registration web site.

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

Venetian Resort Hotel Casino
http://www.venetian.com
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

Additional Information

All room reservations must be requested by April 3rd 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 3rd, 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 28th through May 1st, 2008. 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.


Event Room Rate (Single or Double Occupancy):

HOTEL
Group Rates *
Distance from the Conference Center
Distance from the Airport
Venetian Resort Hotel Casino $239.00 Onsite 4 Miles
* A guestroom tax rate of 9% (*subject to change) per night will be added to the group rates listed above.

Hotel Reservation Cancellation Policy
  • For non-package attendees, the credit card you use to book your accommodations guarantees your reservation for your requested arrival date. Please note that your credit card will be charged a deposit of one night's room plus tax to guarantee your reservation.  Should you cancel your reservation within 72 hours prior to your arrival date, you will be refunded the deposit within 14 days of cancellation.
  • A valid form of payment must be provided to the hotel at the time of check-in.
  • 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 21st. Beginning April 22nd, substitutions require the attendee to contact the hotel directly with reservation changes.
  • 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) night’s 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.