Coeur d'Alene Golf & Spa Resort

Readers of Meetings Focus Magazine have once again voted The Coeur d'Alene Resort as one of the top meeting destinations in the west in their annual "Best of the West" reader's poll. This is the 15th time the Coeur d'Alene Resort has been voted to this prestigious list since 1997.

Taylor McGurk of Meetings Focus Magazine noted that "This year is remarkable in that The Coeur d'Alene Resort finished in the top 10 properties overall finishing ahead of such notable properties as The Broadmoor, Palazzo, MGM, Hotel Del Coronado and the Grand Wailea."

"This is great recognition of the work ethic and dedication of our team" stated General Manager Bill Reagan. "I couldn't be more proud them."

The Coeur d'Alene Resort is a world-class resort located on the North Shore of Lake Coeur d'Alene in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.


Contact:

J.J. Jaeger, Director of Sales & Marketing
jjaeger@cdaresort.com
208-765-2300 ext. 5620

The Coeur d'Alene Resort is pleased to announce the following rewards and recognition received in 2013 and 2014:


2014 Top Ten “Best of the West”, Meetings Focus West Magazine.
2014 “Top Ten Resort for Families” by Preferred Golf
2014 Gold Tee Award: Meetings & Conventions Magazine
2014 One of the Best Hotels in Idaho, U.S. News & World Report Travel
2013 Readers’ Choice Award Winner, Best Spa for Golf, Spafinder Wellness365
2013 Readers’ Choice Award Winner, Best Spa for Weddings, Spafinder Wellness365
2013 Platinum Partners Award: Successful Meetings, Incentive and Meeting News
2013 Gold Key Award: Meetings & Conventions Magazine
2013 Gold Tee Award: Meetings & Conventions Magazine
2013 Greenleaders SILVER award, Trip Advisor
2013 Northwest Meetings & Events’ Readers' Choice Best Of Awards, Best Convention/Conference Venue
2013 Northwest Meetings & Events’ Readers' Choice Best Of Awards, Best Large Hotel with Meeting & Event Space
2013 Northwest Meetings & Events’ Readers' Choice Best Of Awards, Best Resort
2013 Travel + Leisure Magazine’s World’s Best Awards - #17 Resort in the Continental U.S.
#4 on Top Courses You Can Play In Idaho: Golfweek, March 2013
Ranked 81st on Golf Digest’s “Top 100 Greatest Courses” February 2013 issue
Ranked 95 on Golfweek Magazine’s “2013 Best Resort Courses”

We are pleased to announce that Coeur d'Alene Resort has been awarded the prestigious Meetings & Conventions 2014 Gold Tee Award by M&C’s readers. These meeting professionals voted for the top golf and meeting hotels and resorts throughout the world and selected ours as one of the best. We are honored by this accolade from the industry's most influential audience.

As a pet friendly resort, BringFido.Com has featured our property in a new book called the Ruff Guide to the United States. This new dog friendly travel book recognizes the Coeur d’Alene Resort as one of 365 best places to stay and play with your dog in all 50 states.

The Coeur d'Alene Resort is proud to announce that we are a founding member of the Institute for Healthy Destination Accreditation. The IHDA is a non-profit organization devoted to improving the healthy destination experience for business and leisure travelers. Our science-based certification process is designed to help resorts and hotels measure and improve their health-related initiatives, amenities, facilities and personnel. The IHDA accreditation process also helps to keep the health-focused traveler informed of their healthy travel options. Whether you are away from home for business or leisure, we want to make it easier for you to Travel Healthy! http://www.travelhealthy.org/

Contact:

J.J. Jaeger, Director of Sales & Marketing
jjaeger@cdaresort.com

We are thrilled to share that The Coeur d’Alene has been ranked in the 2013 Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards. The Coeur d'Alene was ranked No. 17 Resort in the Continental U.S., scoring 91.65!

BEST OF IDAHO
Best Attraction
Lake Coeur d’Alene
With more than 100 miles of shoreline, Lake Coeur d’Alene offers a wide spectrum of exhilarating or relaxing experiences. The lake has several popular beaches, nature preserves, the world’s longest floating boardwalk (at The Coeur d’Alene Resort), kayaking, parasailing, horseback riding and whitewater rafting. Of course, no description of the lake would be complete without mention of the world-famous floating green of The Coeur d’Alene Resort Golf Course, a staple on “best” lists from national golf magazines like Golf Digest.
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Runners up : Sun Valley,Silverwood Theme Park

Best Resort
Coeur d’Alene Resort
The four-star Coeur d’Alene Resort’s enviable location on Lake Coeur d’Alene and its infamous floating green, along with luxurious accommodations, an infinity edge swimming pool, “world’s most romantic spa” (according to MSNBC) and unparalleled service make it the go-to pick for planners and vacationers alike. Amy Cabe, convention services manager for Visit Spokane, lauds the resort’s “wonderful food, outstanding views and easy proximity to recreation.”
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Runner up : Sun Valley

Best Hotel with Meeting & Event Space–less than 400 rooms
Coeur d’Alene Resort
In addition to winning Best Resort in Idaho, the Coeur d’Alene Resort’s amenities and 32,000 square feet of meeting space earned it a win in this category as well. A dedicated catering kitchen, summer and winter activities for attendees, award-winning golf course and on-the-water activities like chartered boats earn praise from our readers.
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Runners up : The Grove, Hampton Inn Pocatello

We are very pleased to share that The Spa at Coeur d’Alene Resort is featured in the June issue of Conde Nast Traveler in the 2012 Top 270 Spas Readers’ Poll, ranked #63 in the Top 100 Resort Spas – U.S. Mainland category.

March 1st we unveiled our spectacular renovation at The Coeur d'Alene Resort! This transformation began last summer with the addition of our magnificent new waterfront event center & garden and infinity edge outdoor pool with private cabanas. The project concludes with the complete renovation of our lobby, Dockside Restaurant, Whispers Lounge, Lakeview Terrace outdoor function space, guestroom upgrades, Shore Room meeting space, fitness center and more.

Call 800-365-8338 or e-mail groupsales@cdaresort.com now to be among the first to experience the brand new Coeur d’Alene Resort!

The Coeur d’Alene Resort announces a multimillion dollar renovation of the resort property, guest rooms and suites, restaurants and lobby area. As a continuation of upgrades made to the property in the past year and the construction of the new Hagadone Event Center on the shore of Lake Coeur d’Alene, the renovation will give the Coeur d’Alene Resort an entirely new look and guests a more comfortable experience.

The first phase of the three phase renovation project was completed in 2011 and included the introduction of the 11,000-square-foot Hagadone Event Center with more than 200 feet of sliding glass walls and banquet space for 300. Adjacent to the Event Center is a new garden area overlooking the lake surrounded by privacy berms. The garden features a floating bridge in the center of a reflecting pool with an infinity edge for wedding and other parties of up to 500 people. The Event Center and garden are complemented by a new 25-by-70-foot pool with a full-length infinity edge, sunning deck, cabanas and other amenities. Splash nightclub and Titos Wine Shop also opened in phase one.

Current renovation projects include the design of a 4,400-square-foot deck on the second floor, a new outdoor dining venue with capacity of 200-300, increased accessibility for guests with a new elevator, a complete renovation of the North Wing Rooms on the property, and a full makeover of Dockside restaurant and Whispers Lounge with new interior and menus. Whispers will also feature a new outdoor seating area. The Fitness Center will triple in size and include new state of the art fitness equipment. The resort lobby is also undergoing a massive redesign which will include a new built-in 32-by5-foot aquarium with Koi fish to welcome guests at check-in. Renovations will be completed by March 1, 2012, and special packages are available for guests enjoying the property during the renovation period.

“We are very excited about the new expansion and improvements taking place here at the Coeur d’Alene Resort,” said Jerry Jaeger, President and Co-Owner. “With the increased demand of groups wanting meeting space outside, we focused on providing space to hold conferences or events while being able to appreciate the beauty of the breathtaking Coeur d’Alene Lake.“

The event center, located at The Coeur d'Alene Resort Golf Course,
will open July 1, 2011. It will be the premier
meeting and event facility in the Pacific Northwest!

EVENT CENTER FEATURES:
7000 SQUARE FEET | 500+ PERSON CAPACITY
RETRACTABLE SLIDING GLASS WALLS | INDOOR/OUTDOOR FIREPLACES
PRIVATE GARDEN AREA WITH STATE-OF-THE-ART AUDIO | REFLECTION POOL

INFINITY POOL FEATURES:
70' X 25' WITH INFINITY EDGE | HEATED | LIGHTED
POOLSIDE FOOD & BEVERAGE SERVICE
LARGE PRIVATE CABANAS WITH ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS
PRIVATE RESORT BEACH JUST STEPS AWAY

Contact The Coeur d'Alene Sales and Catering Department at 800-365-8338
and make your next meeting or event truly special.
Visit us at cdaresort.com

COEUR D'ALENE, ID, February 26, 2007 " Scotch will be open on opening day of the golf season at The Coeur dAlene Golf & Spa Resort, which is presenting its first Scotch Open Golf Package on Saturday, March 31.

Were adding a wee touch of Scottish tradition to opening day this year, said Resort Course golf professional Andy Mackimmie, himself a Scot.

This unique Scotch Open Golf Package allows golfers the opportunity to sample fine Scotch whiskey on The Resort Course and play as many golf holes as they wish from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Select distilleries from Scotland will be set up at each of the par 3s to offer complimentary tastes of their finest brands.

Also included is golf instruction on the short game and full swing from staff professionals, a chance to try out some 2007 equipment on the practice tee. As always, golfers can ride the custom mahogany boat shuttles along the lake from The Resort to The Resort Course, have complete use of the lakefront practice range, sit for a warm-up sports massage (available right on the range) and be assisted by personal group forecaddie. The Scotch Open tees off promptly at 10 a.m. with a shotgun start.

The package offers Scotch Open golfers their choice of accommodations at The Resort Hotel for either the evening of March 30 or March 31. Rates will be The Resorts lowest of the season, starting at $112.50 per person, based on double occupancy. (Deposit due at the time of booking, room assignment based on first come basis.)

The Coeur d'Alene Golf & Spa Resort is one of only 25 Gold Medal Resort award-winners named by GOLF Magazine and is ranked the No. 1 resort course in the entire Idaho-Washington region by both Golfweek magazine and Fairways + Greens Magazine. It also boasts one of Top 25 Resort Golf Shops in America for 2007, as ranked by Golf World Business magazine.

For more information call 800-688-5253. (For those traveling with a non-golfer, ask about Scotch Open "single-golfer rates" and how to substitute one round of golf for a Spa credit.)

The premier luxury destination in the Northwest, The Coeur d'Alene Golf & Spa Resort is perfect for business and pleasure. The choice for discerning travelers worldwide, it combines luxury with endless recreational opportunities and serves as an ideal locale for conventions and wedding celebrations alike.

A member of the family of Preferred Hotels, The Resort is 31 miles east of Spokane, Wash., and 100 miles south of the Canadian border. Reservations and additional information may be obtained by contacting The Coeur d'Alene Resort at 800-688-5253.