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Hotel Technology
Hi-Tech Lighting Makes Agua Caliente Resort Green, Too
July 25, 2008 at 9:13 AM | 0 Comments
It's no surprise to us that the Agua Caliente Resort Hotel, part of a casino complex in Rancho Mirage, California, has a bunch of dazzling lights. The surprising bit is that the whole lighting system in the new hotel is so high tech and at the same time, clean and green.
The fiddly details are that the hotel have used special LED cove lighting on 14 floors and this lighting has a bunch of advantages: it lasts longer, so they don't need to get staff up to change light bulbs, and it's easy to choose different light "colors" with this technology so you can get the atmosphere you're after.
On top of that the lights are also more energy saving than traditional light bulbs. Since we only usually notice hotel lighting if it's particularly bad, the Agua Caliente Resort probably has the kind of lighting we'll never notice, but we do notice that it's eco-friendly and tip our hats to that.
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Ritz-Carlton Hotels
Ritz-Carlton Rancho Mirage Set for December 2007
August 3, 2007 at 4:07 PM | 0 Comments
The newest Ritz Carlton in Southern California is set to be the Ritz Carlton Rancho Mirage, near Coachella Valley which will open in December 2007.
Never mind that the real Clinique La Prairie has taken the Ritz-Carlton brand to court for opening what they say are knock-off La Prairie spas in their hotels, the Ritz-Carlton Rancho Mirage will have its very own La Prairie spa.
Judging from the description, the spa will be pretty spectacular and it should be since the 24,000 sq.ft. spa cost $25 million to build:
The spa structure will be nestled into the hillside, tucked into the earth on multiple levels. The entrance will be artfully screened by a low wall and vine-covered trellises, which create a quiet, private entry courtyard, subtly allowing guests to de-compress as they enter the spa. Nearly two-thirds of the treatment rooms will have private terraces, with natural rock outcroppings and outdoor showers.
An outdoor pre- and post- treatment relaxation area, with natural rock and a plunge pool, will be set into the hillside, emphasizing a direct connection with the landscape. The facility and surrounding area boasts several unique light, exterior and water elements that remain consistent with the area's inherent beauty and relaxing atmosphere.
The 244-room resort will open in December while the spa and the residence units will open in May 2008. The hotel will start taking reservations in September but beware this Ritz-Carlton is asking for a $25 daily resort fee when you stay there.
Celebrity Scoop
Celebrity Scoop: The Lodge at Rancho Mirage
December 22, 2003 at 9:08 AM | 0 Comments
For fans of the ABC TV hit "The Bachelorette," Trista & Ryan's wedding was all the rage. For those of you who didn't tune in, the outdoor extravaganza was held at The Lodge at Rancho Mirage near Palm Desert.
Now you can "Live like a millionaire for a weekend at The Lodge at Rancho Mirage" with their Millionaire Fantasy Package.
Who wouldn't want three nights with unlimited use of a Ferrari F360 Modena or convertible Porsche 911 Carrera? Naturally, deluxe spa treatments and a catered, candlelight dinner in their secluded gazebo are par for the course. But if you've never had a rose petal bath or had to choose between Christal and Dom—then you haven't lived.
And that's not even their honeymoon special!
RockResorts is offering to kick in a five-day/four-night stay at any of the ten RockResort properties if you Host a RockResort wedding.
