Housing Options at the Ritz-Carlton 2017 AESC Annual Meeting
The AESC is pleased to offer spectacular group pricing for guests at the Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel during the dates of the 60th Annual meeting of the Club. You can book online using our exclusive reservations link or call the hotel directly. If making your reservation by phone, be sure to state you are part of the American Eye Study Club group.
Read more about the Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel -- CLICK HERE
Here are the specifics for the meeting . . .
Dates:Sunday, July 30 through Friday, August 4, 2017
CLICK HEREto view the overview schedule for the conference (PDF document)
The following group rates are available during the dates of our conference. This pricing also is available three days before and after the conference on a "type available" basis.
"Run of the House" guestrooms -- $339.00 per night The following "upgraded" accommodations are available . . . Coastline View -- $469.00 per night Ocean View -- $649.00 per night
Please note that the regular rate for a King bed "garden view" is $779 per night! A "coastline view" room is $999. So the Club group rate represents a substantial discount.
Reservations
Because of very strong attendance anticipated for this meeting, we recommend that you book your hotel reservations by calling the toll-free number below. We re adding rooms to our housing block, but it is possible the online system might not be totally updated.
Phone: Call toll-free - 877-266-6065 Be sure to refer to the American Eye Study Club conference! If you have special requests, you may want to consider calling in and speaking directly with a reservations agent.
The normal daily resort fee of $30 has been waived for our group.
Room rates are subject to applicable state and local taxes (as of August 2016: State tax is 10.3% plus a $3.00 Dana point assessment per room per night)
The cutoff for AESC group reservations is Monday, July 3, 2017.
Reservation Rules
All reservations must be accompanied by a two night room deposit or guaranteed with a major credit card.
Guests may cancel their reservation without penalty seven days prior to the reservation date. Guests cancelling within seven days of arrival will be responsible for the full cost of their planned stay (room and tax).
Guests may modify their reservation without penalty if the change is made at least seven days before the arrival date.
"Run of the House" is the first available room upon arrival for garden/pool view and coastline view guestrooms. Run of the House excludes ocean view room, fireside rooms, club level rooms and suites.
There is no self-parking at the Ritz-Carlton. For AESC guests, the valet parking fee is reduced to $15 per night (from a normal fee of $35)
AESC guests will receive a 10% discount on Spa treatment pricing (minimum age of 18 for use of the Spa)
Book Within the AESC Room Block at the Ritz-Carlton!
The AESC has reserved rooms at the Ritz-Carlton for your benefit. Reserve your accommodations early for the best chance of getting your first choice, as the number of rooms held is limited. By making housing reservations within the AESC room block at the Ritz, you receive a substantial discount on the price of your accommodations
As is true for all groups who negotiate special discounted pricing for conference attendees, the American Eye Study Club has signed a contract with the Ritz-Carlton that "guarantees" a certain number of hotel rooms will be booked during the dates of our meeting. If we do not achieve a minimum number of overnight accommodations, the Club faces huge financial penalties for unused sleeping rooms. This potentially can cost all members. By staying at the Ritz-Carlton instead of other off-property accommodations, you are helping the Club to meet its obligations and you experience the camaraderie that is a significant part of being a member of the American Eye Study Club!
