Location : A celebrity hideaway since it opened in 1926, this golf and tennis resort is set against the rugged Santa Rosa Mountains 10 miles from Palm Desert and 22 miles from Palm Springs.

Facilities : The hotel has a lift and features 796 rooms. The friendly staff at the reception desk are happy to answer any questions. Amenities include a baggage storage service, a safe and a cash machine. Wireless internet access is provided in public areas. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. The hotel has a range of facilities for guests with disabilities. Wheelchair-accessible facilities are available. A fireplace creates a cosy atmosphere. A number of shops, including a supermarket and souvenir shop, are great for shopping or just browsing. The grounds of the hotel feature a playground and a lovely garden. Additional facilities include a playroom. Parking spaces are available to guests travelling by car (no extra charge). Other services include a 24-hour security service, a babysitting service, a childcare service, a car hire service, room service, a laundry service, a hairdresser and a coin-operated laundry. Bicycle storage is available to guests. There is a bike hire service as well. Complimentary newspapers are available. The business centre is on hand for guests' business requirements and provides a fax machine.

Rooms : Rooms are equipped with air conditioning and central heating. A balcony is among the standard features of some rooms. Rooms have a king-size bed or a sofa bed. Children's beds can be requested for younger guests. A safe, a minibar and a desk are also available. Additional features include a refrigerator, a mini fridge, a microwave and a tea/coffee station. Further amenities include an ironing set and a trouser press. A telephone, a TV, a radio, a CD player and WiFi (no extra charge) are provided as well. Bathrooms are equipped with a shower, a bathtub and a whirlpool bath. A hairdryer and bathrobes are provided. For extra comfort in the bathrooms, guests are offered cosmetic products. Guests can also book wheelchair-friendly rooms with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms. The hotel has family rooms and non-smoking rooms.

Sports/Entertainment : The outdoor pool complex includes a children's swimming area and is ideal for working out or just relaxing. Guests can treat themselves to refreshing drinks at the poolside snack bar and a relaxing soak in the hot tub. A short break or an entire afternoon on the sun terrace, which features sun loungers and parasols, is time well spent. The hotel offers a range of outdoor sport, including tennis, bocce, volleyball, crazy golf and golf or, for a fee, cycling/mountain biking, basketball and horse riding. Guests can enjoy a wide range of indoor sports, including a gym, table tennis, billiards, yoga, callisthenics and aerobics. Various wellness options are available at the hotel, including a spa, a sauna, a steam bath, a beauty salon, massage treatments and a solarium. Additional leisure activities include an entertainment programme, a kids' club, a dance club, a casino and a nightclub.

Meals : Dining facilities include a restaurant, a café and a bar. A fortifying breakfast is served daily. Staff are also happy to provide children's meals.

Payment : The hotel accepts the following credit cards: American Express, VISA, Diners Club and MasterCard.