GROUP RATES NOT AVAILABLE ON LINE!

The Special Rates for Chess Festival participants were guaranteed only until May 19, 2009. At this time, the on line reservation system will no longer accept our group code. You may reserve a room by phone, and if convention rooms are still available the chess rate of $65 may be honored even after the deadline. In any case, tell them you are with the Chess Tournament and you will be given the lowest available rates. Phone 1-866-791-7626 or 1-702-796-7111 and say you are with the Chess Tournament.

        The Las Vegas International Chess Festival is moving to its new home at South Point Resort -- one of the newest Luxury Hotels on the Strip.

We are moving to South Point Hotel Casino Spa.

Just 4 miles south of the airport, South Point combines world class gaming with a family-friendly atmosphere including a 16-screen Century Theatre movie complex, 64-lane bowling center and eight restaurants that cater to all appetites and tastes. The South Point is offering great rates for festival participants.

South Point’s gaming amenities include more than 2,270 of the most popular slot and video poker machines featuring ticket-in, ticket-out technology. The casino pit features over 60 table games including 21, Craps, Roulette, Fortune Pai Gow Poker and Three Card Poker. A freshly designed Race and Sports Book features over 300 seats with separate viewing areas for horse and sports action. The Del Mar Lounge provides the perfect place to grab a beverage and watch the action. The bingo room has 600 seats and features Cash Ball and the Progressive Double Action Jackpot.

Only $65 per night (single or double) on all nights except Friday and Saturday, when the rates are $95 (single or double). These rates are available as long as you make your reservation before May 19th (after May 19th, the chess rates will not be available, and rooms may cost as much as $150).

Reservations require a credit card or one night's deposit, and may be cancelled until 72 hours before scheduled arrival, for a nominal fee. Don't be shut out make your reservations early, and be sure to ask for the chess rates - South Point sells out most weekends, and our rates may go up if you wait beyond May 19th.

Call 866-791-7626 or 702-796-7111, and ask for our special chess rates!

In compliance with the Nevada Clean Indoor Air Act all non-gaming areas including the Convention Center and restaurants are NON-SMOKING.