Had you ever stayed before the "renovation"?

This was one of the first major resorts in the valley. If they haven't taken them down, there are a bunch of cool pics of the early days in the main hallway of the reception building. My favorite is Jimmy Stewart in the chow line.

Ownership destroyed the soul of this place when they converted it to a convention property by building the massive new convention center and redoing the rooms in Marriott corporate. But it's still the best location in the valley with gorgeous views and landscaping.