California - Palm Desert / Indian Wells?

Does anyone know anything about the Indian Wells Resort Hotel?

I Pricelined it for 5 days in early March, but I know nothing about it. After looking at the ezboard fourm, I was expecting to get one of the two Marriott properties in Ranch Mirage or the Renaissance, but we got this instead. I hadn't heard of it before.

Any thoughts?

I think you did well.

On my motorcycle trip through Joshua tree, Palm Springs, Death Valley last year, I stopped at many resorts to see how they were.

This one looked very nice. great pool.

Obviously did not see the rooms.

I had a PL rate at the Miramonte for under $90 if I remember correctly.

I think I heard it closed down recently - the Indian Wells Resort, not the other.

[This message has been edited by SkiAdcock (edited 02-06-2003).]

I just got back from the Renaissance Esmeralda ($60 through PL). It's right across the street from the Indian Wells Resort. The IW Resort looked okay from the outside. I didn't go around the property so I can't tell you much. I did like the location though. Easy to drive around. I didn't want to come back to Anchorage!

<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Sweet Willie:
I had a PL rate at the Miramonte for under $90 if I remember correctly.</font>

from this week's travelzoo specials

$99 -- Luxury Palm Springs Resort, B&B Package for 2
http://www.travelzoo.com/Top20.asp?id=101116482
Source: Miramonte Resort

<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by jral:
I Pricelined it for 5 days in early March, but I know nothing about it.</font>

You might not be back yet, but how was it?

That was actually last year! It was quite good, except it was sold out for the first two nights (Fri & Sat)because of the big tennis tourney, so we were put in a rather poor room, above the (kitchen? - loud) We asked to be moved to a better room Sunday PM, and no problem. Rooms were not too bad. I'd say it was worth it. Pretty nice place; sorta "European style" & on a nice golf course.

I'm a big fan (as is the wife) of the Miramonte.

<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Craig6z:
I'm a big fan (as is the wife) of the Miramonte. </font>

From Travelzoo.com for the Miramonte:
$119 -- B&B Package at 4-Star Palm Springs-Area Resort Indian Wells, Palm Springs Area, CA
Travel dates: Through May 27

Book by April 7, and stay in a Tuscan themed village at the 4-star Miramonte Resort & Spa, with breakfast for two, for $119 per night. Weekend stays are only $30 more per night.
Regular rates alone can cost up to $299 a night, and that's without breakfast.
Located in exclusive Indian Wells near Palm Springs, this resort is adjacent to two Ted Robinson golf courses and close to the Aqua Caliente and Trump Casinos. Take advantage of other resort services such as the THE WELL boutique day spa, evening jazz, and golf concierge.
Blackout dates: 3/26, 27; 4/30; 5/1
To book: Call The Miramonte Resort at 1-800-237-2926 and ask for the TZBB rate.

can anybody recommend any cheap restaurants in this area? I assume they have the usual chains like california pizza kitchen, etc.

Any more current info?