Travel & Accommodations

Please contact our wonderful partner hotels for an extraordinary place to stay while enjoying the 19th Annual Palm Springs International ShortFest. Our partner hotels graciously make the following special rates available to attendees for the duration of the Festival. These select establishments are conveniently located, offer a variety of amenities and have earned very positive feedback from past guests. And each hotel is eager to make your stay in Palm Springs memorable. Depending upon the hotel, you may either book online by clicking through to the hotel’s website or by phone using the number listed. In either case, BE SURE TO USE THE RATE CODE WHEN REQUESTING THESE SPECIAL RATES.

If our staff can be of assistance, please do not hesitate our offices at 760-322-2930 or send us an email. We look forward to welcoming you and hope you enjoy your stay in Palm Springs!

Airport

Palm Springs International Airport is a convenient way to reach us with major airlines like American Airlines, Delta, NWA, US Airways and many more serving PSP.

Official Host Hotel of the
2013 Palm Springs International ShortFest

 

Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel
888 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs 92262
(760) 322-6000 / 760) 416-2924

The Renaissance Palm Springs is pleased to be the Official Host Hotel of the Palm Springs International Film Festival. Discover our newly remodeled hotel that is intriguing, inspired, innovative and not so predictable. Revel in the desert experience. The hotel is conveniently located three blocks from downtown dining and shopping. 1.5 miles from the airport and a short walk to the SPA Casino. The hotel's "Great Room”, "Rocks" Lobby Bar and expansive 5000 square foot Pool have become the focal points for socializing and networking.

Renaissance Palm Springs ... a cool place in a hot spot.

Special Rates:
Book online right here.

Rooms start at $89.00 6/17/2013 thru 6/24/2013
You must book by 5/18/2013 to receive this special rate! 

 

Official Rental Car




If your plans include renting a vehicle for getting around town, please contact our friends at Hertz, the Official Rental Car of the Festival. When booking your vehicle, use code 1840970 for a special discount!

A longtime partner and respected member of the corporate community, Hertz will get you moving! To book a reservation, call 1-800-654-3131 or log on to www.hertz.com.


2013 ShortFest Partner Hotels

 

Ace Hotel & Swim Club
701 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs 92264
(760) 325-9900

Ace Hotel & Swim Club has free nightly events that include film screenings, DJs & live music, bingo, karaoke and symposiums. Custom VOD movies with hand-picked independent content in each guest room, pool, late-night dining and the Feel Good Spa.
Shuttle Service provided from the hotel to the Festival Screenings!!

Special rate:
Sunday - Thursday: Starting at $89.00
Friday & Saturday: Starting at $169.00

Ask for festival rate code:
PSFFA

 


 

 

Alcazar Palm Springs
622 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, 92262
(760) 318-9850 / (866) 877-8733

Opened in 2011 this 34- room boutique hotel, formally known as the Pepper Tree Inn, has undergone an exquisite redesign. Modern & sleek, featuring imported Italian Linens, flat screen TV’s, fireplaces, poolside patios and Mountain View’s. This is the third addition to Birba and Cheeky’s restaurant family – making the triangle complete. Current hotel amenities include daily pastries, coffee/espresso, Townie Bikes, Business center and wireless internet throughout. All in the heart of the super hip uptown design district!

Special Rate:
$109 midweek (Sunday through Thursday nights)
$119 weekend (Friday and Saturday nights)

Ask for festival rate code:
PSFF

 


 

 

A Place in the Sun
754 San Lorenzo Rd, Palm Springs, 92264
(800) 779-2254 (USA) or (760) 325-0254

Feel like a pampered movie star from days past at this mid-century Palm Springs hotel. Sixteen single story bungalows with kitchens & private patios surround a heated saltwater pool, spa & professional putting green. Lush lawns, fragrant gardens, and majestic views. Great location too, just south of downtown. Quintessential Palm Springs.

Special Rate:
$30 off /per night

Ask for festival rate code:
PSSFF

 


 

 

Best Western Las Brisas
222 S. Indian Canyon Drive, Palm Springs 92262
(800)-346-5714

Enjoy the best of Palm Springs at this boutique hotel minutes from the beautiful San Jacinto Mountains. The Best Western Plus Las Brisas Hotel’s convenient downtown location is ideal for leisure travelers. This newly-renovated hotel is close to restaurants, shopping and movie theatres. Spacious, well-appointed guest rooms and suites await visitors, each complete with pillow top mattresses, free American breakfast, wireless high-speed internet access and HD satellite television.

Special Rates:
$80.99 Sun-Thur || $118.99 Fri-Sat

Ask for festival rate code:
PSFFLB

 


 

 

Casa Cody Country Inn
175 S. Cahuilla Road, Palm Springs 92262
(760) 320-9346

A romantic, historic hideaway nestled against the spectacular San Jacinto Mountains in the heart of the Palm Springs village. Desert inspired décor in each of the 27 ground level units, many with fireplaces and/or patios and kitchens – all are close by our two pools and whirlpool spa. Also available are a newly restored 1910 two-bedroom adobe house where Charlie Chaplin was a guest and a 1932 four-bedroom California ranch house.

Special Rates:
$95-$225 

Ask for festival rate code:

PSFF-AA

 


 

 

Courtyard by Marriott
1300 Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, 92262
(800) 321-2211 / (760) 322-6100

The Courtyard Palm Springs hotel by Marriott puts you in the center of it all. We are also only a mile from the Palm Springs International Airport (PSP). The new state-of-the-art lobby at our Palm Springs Convention Center hotel provides greater choices for our guests with flexible work spaces, free Wi-Fi & easy access to the latest news, weather & airport conditions via our GoBoard. The highlight of our new lobby is The Bistro-Eat.Drink and Connect.

Special Rate:
$89

Ask for festival rate code:
JFFJ

 


 

 

Hilton Palm Springs
400 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs 92262
(760) 320-6868 or (800) 522-6900

Located in the heart of Palm Springs just minutes from the airport, the Hilton is walking distance to downtown restaurants, shops, galleries, Spa Casino, the Palm Springs Art Museum, and Convention Center. 260 spacious guest rooms and suites with a patio or balcony. Beautifully landscaped grounds surround a large pool, two hot tubs and poolside bar/grill. Order room service or enjoy a meal in the Terrace Restaurant with patio dining. Visit the 24-hour fitness center and the Elements Spa for relaxing facials, massages and other treatments. Complimentary high-speed wireless internet.

Special Rates:
$85.00- 6/18- 6/20/2013
$99.00- 6/21-6/24/2013

Ask for festival rate code:
PSS

 


 

 

Korakia Pensione
257 S. Patencio Road, Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 864-6411

Crafted after a Mediterranean-style pensione, Korakia blends the silhouette of Tangier with a whisper of the Mediterranean. Korakia attracts an eclectic crowd including actors, writers & photographers. We offer a full complimentary breakfast ever morning served on our sun blessed patio. Escape to a desert oasis and see why New York Times calls Korakia "One of the sexiest hotels in the world".

Special Rates:
$129 standard rooms Sunday-Thursday
$179 standard rooms Friday- Saturday

Ask for festival rate code:
PSFF1

 


 

 

Los Arboles
266 Via Altamira, Palm Springs 92262
(760) 459-3605

Located in the historic Movie Colony District of Palm Springs, Los Arboles is just a block away from the shops, dining and nightlife of Palm Canyon Drive and features 21 tile floored rooms, central courtyard pool & jacuzzi, meeting and event space and, El Mirasol Cocina Mexicana Restaurant and Bar.

Special Rate:
$79

Ask for festival rate code:  
PSIFF

 


 

 

Palm Mountain Resort & Spa
155 S. Belardo Rd., Palm Springs 92262
(800) 622-9451 (USA and Canada) or (760) 325-1301

Palm Mountain Resort is located downtown one block from Palm Canyon Drive and 2 miles to the Camelot Theatre. Our beautiful accommodations with courtyard views are equipped with a microwave, fridge, coffeemaker, iron/ironing board and hairdryer. Large outdoor pool/whirpool and complimentary WiFi access.

Special Rate:
Garden Rooms Sunday to Thursday - $49.00
Garden Rooms Friday & Saturday - $69.00

Click here to make reservations online.

Ask for festival rate code:
PSISF

 


 

 

Saguaro Palm Springs Hotel
1800 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, 92264
(760) 323-1711
Reservations:
Call: (877) 808-2439
Online: Click here

Whether you come for the sun, the spas, the style or the films, there’s an undeniable lure to this oasis of desert modern. The Saguaro brings with it a sense of color, comfort and nationally recognized cuisine from Iron Chef Jose Garces.

Special Rates:
Starting at $105 for City View King
$115 for City View Double Queens
Rate Code: SHRTFST


Additional ShortFest Hotel Partners coming soon - please check back for your perfect place to stay!