Lanier D.
Yelp
We stayed here for the Memorial Day weekend and timed our stay perfectly. We arrived before the crowds and left after the crowds . Although it was extremely hot in the Coachella Valley this resort and its staff kept us cool.
Our first impression of this place was pleasant. From the moment that we checked in with Julissa and spoke with Berto at the valet we were welcomed by a great and attentive staff. Julissa was very helpful upon our check-in and even arranged a tour of one of the villas at the request of my wife. I appreciate her, Berto, and Daniel (for the tour of the villa and property) for all being so helpful in setting the tone for our stay and things to come for the future of this property. The map and weekly calendar that are presented at check-in are nice to have when you want to participate in all of the activities on offer.
We were upgraded to newly a renovated penthouse suite on the 5th floor. It was spacious, clean, and our home during our stay. We loved the large balcony with a view of the pool(s) and mountains. It was great to have a full bathroom with dual sinks, shower, bathtub, and a lot of storage. There is a powder room and another closet by the wet bar, and a large sectional couch and table in the living room. With this hotel eventually becoming a Grand Hyatt they offer Balmain products instead of Pharmacopia in the bathroom. This Balmain scent was specifically made for this resort.
The resort offers a lot of great amenities. With a 24-hr gym, 2 full sized tennis courts, and Pickleball courts, a wellness spa that offers classes. They have multiple pools, 2 large water slides, a lazy river, an adults-only pool and a hot tubs. There seemed to be something for everyone. Due to the heat, we didn't rent the bikes, but they offer bikes for guests on the property and if the weather was cooler, we would definitely use them next time. This resort really has something for everyone. We saw families, couples, and groups all finding their moments at this place. I loved the gym
The main restaurants, Tia Carmen and Carmocha had great service and food. We truly appreciate Melissa and her team for providing such a great experience from service to dining throughout our stay. My wife and I had a pleasure chatting with Alejandra, Donnell, Adrian, Abel, Jaime, and Arturo. Each time we dined there, whether for breakfast (delicious buffet) or dinner, it was a good time. Dinner at Tia Carmen is fine dining and a wonderful gastronomic experience that is nice, but I feel like they'll need to expand the menu to offer more accessible options for in-room dining. The service was 10/10, food 10/10, experience 12/10, but the options for dinner would be 7/10. We loved it; however, we don't see it being the type of place that you would dine at multiple times for dinner during an extended stay. I guess that's good for the surrounding area because we found some nice restaurants off property that helped us venture out to try other things.
I've written a lot, but what I really want to say is that we enjoyed ourselves at this resort. I guess we're seeing it as it goes through this renovation because everything that we saw and experienced was modern and memorable. The staff was very welcoming, pleasant, and accommodating. The room was comfortable, cool, clean, and had a nice view. We loved the location and look forward to returning when the temperature is a little cooler. I am going to keep my eyes on this place for the BNP Paribas tennis tournament next year and look forward to seeing how it evolves once the renovation is complete.