Yvette P.
Yelp
We had the opportunity to spend an extended weekend at TCI for a golf tournament and of course being in Temecula took advantage of enjoying a few wineries. The tournament was at Temecula Creek golf course so it was only natural to stay at the Inn allowing us to be near the course and friends who stayed at the Inn as well. However, for the money we spent (and we got a somewhat small price break for Friday and Saturday so it would have been their usually HIGH weekend rate) I feel like the rooms were in DESPERATE NEED OF updating and cleaning!!!!
The pros for the the room are: the room is large, has a small refrigerator, our room had a balcony that overlooked the golf course, double sinks in the bathroom, the toilet had a separate room with door, and a large TV and a large carpeted floor area to workout which I did.
But the cons for the expensive extended weekend (Th-Sun) were: room needs updating, carpet old and because I worked out and glad I brought my yoga mat because while i was on it; I noticed either dog hair or human hair on the carpet, the furniture is scratched and old looking, the mattress had BIG holes where others have slept, the slide screen door had holes and track was dirty, the bathroom walls were damaged, light switches looked old and discolored, fan in toilet room loud, toilet seat needs some maintenance, shower curtain hung low into the tub; hence into dirty shower water (gross), usb outlet on nightstand missing, interior doors at bottom are cracked and look water/moisture damaged, curtains (both light blocking and decorative) are old and dirty, cheap looking toilet paper holder as well as the toilet paper kept coming off of it.
Although, I will high praise to the property. It is definitely a beautiful setting and location to visit, but perhaps go and enjoy the Cork & Fire Kitchen. We had appetizers which were very good. Unfortunately, the prices are high and for our salad my husband and I split, it wasn't much. I have spent less (say at The Cheesecake Factory) and received a scrumptious salad with triple the portion. But again, looking over a golf course while dining is sometimes worth the money paid.
They do have a small gym with a couple treadmills, 1 elliptical, weights, and a weight/workout bench (the kind for a full body workout). Plus they provide towels and have a TV.
We didn't utilize the pool, but it looked kept up well. Did enjoy the jacuzzi, on the small size and because its close to bushes/trees, there were droppings inside the jacuzzi, but still nice and relaxing.
Outside the front desk/lobby, there is a nice, large patio for sitting. We enjoyed sipping wine and chatting with friends.
Beware...the room comes with two bottles of water and if you need more it will cost $5 per bottle for extra nights. Our friends asked for more and that is what they were told.
The room does have a single serve Keurig which we used and the coffee was good. Since they don't clean your room daily unless you request it, we had to request more coffee pods for the other morning we stayed.
The front desk employees were kind and always available to answer questions via texting and they were prompt in replying.
Oh yes, Pechanga now owns this property so you will see their security car travel throughout the day and I suppose one other plus is that there is a shuttle that will take you to and from Pechanga from TCI. Not sure of the times as we didn't go while staying at TCI.
All in all, I would NOT stay there again especially for the price and room conditions. I have stayed at nicer and cleaner Hiltons & Marriotts on the road to TX. Yes, I don't have the same balcony view, but I will give it up! For the price one will pay, it just ISN'T worth the money.
Sorry TCI, but you need to spruce your rooms up for the price you charge!