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Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa

Hotel Contact:
41000 Bob Hope Drive
Rancho Mirage, California 92270
United States
Main: 888-261-0615
Email: Email Hotel Ty Brassie
Director of Sales & Marketing: Ty Brassie
Website: www.rancholaspalmas.com
Elite Rating
Platinum Collection
Planner Rating: 9.7/10
Chain KSL Resorts
Opened 1979
Renovated 2007
Guest Rooms 444
Kings/Suites/Doubles 203 / 22 / 219
Room Rates High $179-349 Low $109-179
High Season High Season Low Season Low Season Shoulder Season Shoulder Season
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Ideal Group Size 400-500
Max Group Size 800

Fees/Taxes

Resort Fee $25
Room Tax 12.065%
Sales Tax 8.75%

Airport Proximity

Ontario International Airport
60 min 58 miles (93 km)
Palm Springs International Airport
20 min 12 miles (19 km)

Business:

Business center
translation services
state-of-the-art audiovisual department
teleconferencing
high-speed Internet access
and Wi-Fi in all public areas.

Recreation:

Twenty-seven holes of championship golf
a 25-court tennis center
three pools
a two-acre water playground
fitness center
spa
children’s day camp
and trails for hiking and jogging.

Nearby:

The River and El Paseo shopping districts
McCallum Theater
Palm Springs Art Museum
Living Desert
Indian Canyons
Palm Springs Aerial Tram
and Joshua Tree National Monument.
Onsite Dining: Capacity
bluEmber
228
regional cuisine
Palms Cafe
23
coffee bar
R Bar
60
bar menu
Spa Cafe
31
spa cuisine and espresso bar
Splash Grill
90
poolside dining

F&B Averages:

Breakfast Buffet $35 Cont. $26
Lunch Buffet $42 Plated $34
Dinner Buffet $100 Plated $90
Coffee Break $18
2-Hour Open Bar $35
Planner Reviews
From our planner community
Rate this property
Overall Rating: 10.0/10
This property is spacious and breathtaking. It's a big property so when you’re in your guest room you don't hear the hustle and bustle going on. The restaurants are so well placed you don't have to run around to decide where you want to go. The grounds are beautiful. The Staff was friendly attentive and knowledgeable of their facility and the area surrounding them. The property has a water park for a family friendly visit. There is a mall right across the street but other than that not much else around you. I've already planned a trip back!
Jamie Cabral
Hayward, California
May 9, 2012
Overall Rating: 10.0/10
Rancho Las Palmas was a great host to the EMA meetings in late January 2012. They were very attentive to the guest needs and overall I was pretty satisfied with the resort. I will consider the resort for future meetings.
Anonymous
February 20, 2012
Overall Rating: 10.0/10
I was here for an Elite Meetings Alliance and was blown away by the customer service level at this property. I loved the layout of the resort and the kindness of the bell staff when you wanted a ride to/from your room. Loved the spa and the different choices of pools (family, adult, spa). I also liked the banquet space. Nice layout without feeling too big and like their small breakout rooms not to far from the main building.
Michelle Thornton
San Rafael, CA
February 2, 2012
Overall Rating: 10.0/10
FABULOUS!!!!! There was not a single detail missed during my stay for the EMA. The staff was top notch and the food was incredible!
Thank you for a great experience, You bet I will book a meeting here over and over again!
Sheila Kaminski
Irvine, California
February 1, 2012
Overall Rating: 10.0/10
I loved this resort. It felt like an upscale destination vacation during my conference event. The views were amazing as are the staff.
Carrie Abernathy
Fairfax, VA
January 30, 2012
Quality of venue, products, and services are a huge part of the success of an event. I can say without hesitation that I would highly recommend Rancho Las Palmas as a venue. The service was superb.
Ceci Stenger
March 21, 2011
Elite Rating Average Planner Rating
Platinum Collection
This property has been certified Elite Platinum and meets at least 25 of Elite Meetings Criteria.
This endorsement is an independent unbiased determination granted only to the hotels meeting the standards set by the Elite Meetings Advisory Board. Elite endorsement is never sold or licensed.
9.7
Overall Arrival Experience:
10.0
Accommodations:
9.4
Food & Beverage:
9.4
Overall Guest Service:
10.0
Conference Services Staff:
9.8
Meeting and Function Facilities:
9.8
Onsite and Nearby Activities
or Recreation Option:
8.8
Amenities:
9.8
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Capacity Charts
Capacity Chart Total Square Meters Room Size(meters) Ceiling Height (meters) Total Square Feet Room Size (feet) Ceiling Height (feet) Classroom Theater Banquet 10 Reception Conference U-Shape H-Square 10 x 10s
Desert Suite 188 20.1 x 10.1 3 2,023 66' x 33' 9 110 170 160 220 N/A 60 N/A N/A
Desert Suite 1 65 6.7 x 9.8 3 704 22' x 32' 9 35 60 50 70 30 25 N/A N/A
Desert Suite 2 65 6.7 x 9.8 3 704 22' x 32' 9 35 60 50 70 30 25 N/A N/A
Desert Suite 3 65 6.7 x 9.8 3 704 22' x 32' 9 35 60 50 70 30 25 N/A N/A
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Property News
RANCHO LAS PALMAS RESORT & SPA DEBUTS NEW CONCEPT AND MENUS FOR SIGNATURE BAR AND LOUNGE, R BAR
Posted October 3, 2011
Executive Chef Sean O’Connell Introduces an Array of Artisan Beers, Gastropub Eats and Inventive Bloody Mary Offerings
RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (October 3, 2011) – Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa and Executive Chef Sean O’Connell unveil a fresh take on the resort’s signature bar and lounge, R Bar, debuting a gastropub concept complete with artisan beers, tasting plates of comfort food and an unexpected twist on Bloody Marys with 10 different styles. A reverse happy hour is also being rolled out, breathing new life into the desert night scene.

Chef O’Connell and team have transformed the resort’s popular lounge into a sophisticated pub with speakeasy elements serving craft-style beers from Stone Brewery, throwback artisan cocktails and a menu designed for sharing.

“We have been delighted with Chef O’Connell’s fresh take on all menus resort-wide since he joined the team earlier this year, and we are thrilled to present this new pub-style concept to resort guests and locals,” said General Manager April Shute. “The speakeasy approach to cocktails and the gastropub menu offers a unique experience and truly sets the resort apart from anything you’d expect to find in the desert.”

With a new focus on sourcing produce and ingredients as locally as possible, diners will be privy to a tapas menu featuring palate-pleasing mini-tacos (Smoked Eggplant, Mesquite Barbeque Duck or Achiote Chicken), Yellow Fin Tuna Lollipops, “Bloody Mary” Rock Shrimp Ceviche and Smoked Chicken Empanadas. For guests craving larger portions, mouth-watering entrees such as the California Striped Bass, Berkshire Pork Chops or Petaluma Chicken Breast and a selection of pub-inspired sandwiches including the Ultimate Grilled Cheese crafted with artisan cheeses fit the bill.

Resort guests and locals will also look forward to an extension of the 5-7 p.m. Happy Hour with a “Reverse Happy Hour” from 10 p.m. – 12 a.m. Friday and Saturday.

The design of the stylish R Bar exudes a classic Rat Pack vibe enhanced by sleek leather seating, dark woods and a welcoming bar. Three flat-screen TVs, a pool table and shuffleboard table add to the sporty sophistication of this handsome space, making it the perfect locale for sport-watching enthusiasts.

About Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa
The 444-room Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa is classic Rancho Mirage re-imagined for the 21st-century traveler. The resort’s new offerings include stylish new guest rooms, the signature bluEmber restaurant, the stylish R Bar lounge, and Splashtopia, an exciting water playground complete with water slides, lazy river and sandy beach. The resort also features a 20,000-square-foot spa, a 27-hole Ted Robinson-designed golf course, a 25-court Peter Burwash International tennis center, four pools, and 41,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event space. For more information on Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa, call (866) 423-1195 or visit www.rancholaspalmas.com.

About KSL Resorts
Founded in 1992, KSL Resorts manages eight time-honored resorts with outstanding recreational amenities including spa, golf, tennis and ski. Each is refined yet unpretentious, rich in legacy and genuine in service. The KSL Resorts portfolio of properties includes:
• Hotel del Coronado (San Diego, Calif.)
• Beach Village at The Del (San Diego, Calif.)
• La Costa Resort and Spa (Carlsbad, Calif.)
• Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa (Rancho Mirage, Calif.)
• Vail Mountain Lodge & Spa (Vail, Colo.)
• Barton Creek Resort & Spa (Austin, Texas)
• The Homestead (Hot Springs, Va.)
• Montelucia Resort & Spa (Scottsdale, Az.)

For more information, call (866) KSL-7727 or visit www.kslresorts.com.

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RANCHO LAS PALMAS RESORT & SPA AWARDED CERTIFICATION BY GREEN SEAL FOR COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABILITY
Posted June 30, 2011
The Rancho Mirage Property Celebrates Leadership in Environmental Consciousness
RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (June 30, 2011) – Affirming its commitment to bringing a new level of environmental consciousness to Palm Desert, Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa has earned the Green Seal Standard for Hotels & Lodging Properties – Bronze. As the only Green Seal-certified hotel in Coachella Valley, Rancho Las Palmas celebrates leadership in sustainability among California desert hotels.

“At Rancho Las Palmas, it is a top priority to conserve and protect our natural resources, especially within a desert environment,” said Cristina Cascio, rooms division director for Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa. “We are pleased to be a certified Green Seal property and will continue to prove our dedication to environmental stewardship.”

Sustainable highlights include:

Recycling Program
Per the Sustainable Purchasing Policy, all durable goods are re-used or donated at the end of its useful life. Rancho Las Palmas assesses the comparability, reliability and viability with respect to costs, quality and performance of all environmentally responsible goods and services. The comprehensive Sustainable Purchasing Policy covers purchasing, waste minimization, energy efficiency, freshwater conservation and hazardous substance management.

In addition, the property has recycling receptacles placed in common public areas as well as back-of-house to collect recyclable products and goods. The property also works with vendors to re-use packaging and shipping pallets. Shrink wrap is compacted and recycled and non-reused cardboard is bailed on site and recycled.

Energy Savings
Laundry is processed using an ozone system that uses cold water and fewer chemicals including minimal chlorine. There is also a policy to fill loads completely, which adds to efficiency of the cleaning cycle and fewer loads.

All guest rooms, the main lobby, meeting rooms and back-of-house have been retrofitted with compact fluorescent lamps/bulbs.

Climate-friendly Landscaping
Landscaping is outsourced to a local contractor who works with the Coachella Valley Water District’s “Lush and Efficient” program to identify climate appropriate landscaping.

Environmentally Friendly Cleaning Products
The property has changed cleaning products to fully compliant ProClean suite products. The cleaning products are designed for the environment by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

About Green Seal
Founded in 1989, Green Seal provides science-based environmental certification standards that are credible, transparent, and essential in an increasingly educated and competitive marketplace. Its industry knowledge and standards help manufacturers, purchasers, service providers and end-users make responsible choices that positively impact business behavior and improve quality of life. For more information, visit www.greenseal.org.

About Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa
The 444-room Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa is classic Rancho Mirage re-imagined for the 21st-century traveler. The resort’s new offerings include stylish new guest rooms, the signature bluEmber restaurant, the stylish R Bar lounge, and Splashtopia, an exciting water playground complete with water slides, lazy river and sandy beach. The resort also features a 20,000-square-foot spa, a 27-hole Ted Robinson-designed golf course, a 25-court Peter Burwash International tennis center, four pools, and 41,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event space. For more information on Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa, call (866) 423-1195 or visit www.rancholaspalmas.com.

About KSL Resorts
Founded in 1992, KSL Resorts manages eight time-honored resorts with outstanding recreational amenities including spa, golf, tennis and ski. Each is refined yet unpretentious, rich in legacy and genuine in service. The KSL Resorts portfolio of properties includes:
• Hotel del Coronado (San Diego, Calif.)
• Beach Village at The Del (San Diego, Calif.)
• La Costa Resort and Spa (Carlsbad, Calif.)
• Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa (Rancho Mirage, Calif.)
• Vail Mountain Lodge & Spa (Vail, Colo.)
• Barton Creek Resort & Spa (Austin, Texas)
• The Homestead (Hot Springs, Va.)
• Montelucia Resort & Spa (Scottsdale, Az.)

For more information, call (866) KSL-7727 or visit www.kslresorts.com.

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Murphy O’Brien, Inc.
310-586-7129
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hbaldwin@murphyobrien.com
RANCHO LAS PALMAS RESORT & SPA HIRES INTERNATIONAL CHEF SEAN O’CONNELL
Posted January 20, 2011
Former Executive Chef from Mandarin Oriental, Fontainebleau Resorts and Banyan Tree Resort Tapped to Lead Culinary Team
RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (January 20, 2011) – International star Chef Sean O’Connell, with executive chef experience spanning the globe at some of the most impressive properties in the industry, has been appointed executive chef at Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa. In this role, O’Connell will lead the property’s 70-person kitchen staff and oversee the dining venues, including the resort’s signature restaurant, bluEmber, as well as R Bar, Splash Grill, Palms Café and Spa Café. O’Connell will also oversee the property’s banquet facilities.

An international chef, O’Connell brings his diverse culinary experience to the desert. First and foremost, Chef will take a new approach to the property’s current culinary offerings to provide a tour of the world through the palate, presenting guests unique experiences at each dining venue. O’Connell will incorporate indigenous ingredients of the region and introduce a Southwestern flare to the cuisine. He also plans to imbue the meeting experience with an immersion of international influences to the catering menu. Additionally, guests will enjoy the cool pools of the desert while sampling Mediterranean cuisine at Splash Grill. At bluEmber, Chef has added his signature dish: a miso-glazed Chilean sea bass, which is served with sesame-wilted spinach and sake-ginger broth.

“A chef of this caliber has created a stir among the entire property,” said April Shute, vice president and general manager of Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa. “We are excited for the culinary experiences that await our guests.”

O’Connell joins Rancho Las Palmas from his most recent position as executive chef at Sandals Emerald Bay. Prior to working in the Bahamas, O’Connell was the vice president of culinary operations at Fontainebleau Resorts, executive chef of the Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong, executive chef at The Banyan Tree Resort in Thailand, among other positions at luxury resorts around the world.

O’Connell cultivated his culinary skills at the American Culinary Federation at the Balsams Grand Resort in Dixville Notch, New Hampshire. He also completed apprenticeship training with National Maritime Union in San Francisco, California.

About Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa
The 444-room Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa is classic Rancho Mirage re-imagined for the 21st-century traveler. The resort’s new offerings include stylish new guest rooms, the signature bluEmber restaurant, the stylish R Bar lounge, and Splashtopia, an exciting water playground complete with water slides, lazy river and sandy beach. The resort also features a 20,000-square-foot spa, a 27-hole Ted Robinson-designed golf course, a 25-court Peter Burwash International tennis center, four pools, and 41,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event space. For more information on Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa, call (866) 423-1195 or visit www.rancholaspalmas.com.

About KSL Resorts
Founded in 1992, KSL Resorts manages eight time-honored resorts with outstanding recreational amenities including spa, golf, tennis and ski. Each is refined yet unpretentious, rich in legacy and genuine in service. The KSL Resorts portfolio of properties includes:
• Hotel del Coronado (San Diego, Calif.)
• Beach Village at The Del (San Diego, Calif.)
• La Costa Resort and Spa (Carlsbad, Calif.)
• Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa (Rancho Mirage, Calif.)
• Vail Mountain Lodge & Spa (Vail, Colo.)
• Barton Creek Resort & Spa (Austin, Texas)
• The Homestead (Hot Springs, Va.)
• Montelucia Resort & Spa (Scottsdale, Az.)

For more information, call (866) KSL-7727 or visit www.kslresorts.com.

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Media Contact: Heidi Baldwin
Murphy O’Brien, Inc.
310-586-7129
hbaldwin@murphyobrien.com
Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa Continues To Define Desert Cool
Posted November 24, 2008
RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. " September 29, 2008 " Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa continues the evolution of desert cool with the debut of 18 newly redesigned suites that include two expansive Presidential Suites, eight Luxury Suites and eight Executive Suites. The suites are yet another step in the continuing transformation of this classic desert resort, which recently completed a $35 million renovation that included bluEmber restaurant, the stylish R Bar lounge, a new lobby, enhanced guest rooms, refurbished spa, an Internet marketplace and Splashtopia, an exciting water complex.

This area draws a discerning traveler who is seeking the latest in technology, design and comfort for their experience. Rancho Las Palmas continues to grow its legacy as one of the most desired properties in the area by providing the kind of experience these travelers expect, says Josh Herman, director of marketing.

Boasting lake and golf course views, the revamped suites feature richly carved woods, crown moldings and attractive French doors that open to outdoor patios. Each suite is outfitted with an elegant living space that includes a variety of plush seating options, 42 plasma TVs and expanded wet-bars. Bedrooms offer premium mattresses draped in plush down comforters with luxurious cotton linens and bathrooms feature slab granite counter tops and beautiful millwork cabinetry.