MIRAMONTE RESORT & SPA, A DESTINATION HOTEL FACT SHEET ADDRESS: Miramonte Resort & Spa 45000 Indian Wells Lane Indian Wells, CA 92210 (760) 341-2200 (800) 237-2926 www.miramonteresort.com OPENED: 1997 OVERVIEW: A colorful oasis in the heart of Indian Wells – an exclusive desert enclave and longtime celebrity playground – Miramonte Resort & Spa, A Destination Hotel, is a sophisticated yet serene full service resort with a boutique-like ambiance and an array of amenities including an award-winning spa, three resort pools, access to world-class golf and tennis and two restaurants. Fire pits with comfy seating; vibrant foliage; olive, orange, lemon and cypress trees and brilliant pops of colorful bougainvillea dot the lush, walkable grounds, which span 11.5 acres. RENOVATION: A $4 million renovation of all guestrooms and common areas was completed in December 2015. The hotel now sports a sleek, contemporary motif with transformed, transitional-style guest rooms and public areas as well as new outdoor social spaces – including a bocce ball court and numerous fire pits with plush outdoor furnishings and seating areas. LOCATION: Miramonte is located in the heart of the Coachella Valley in beautiful Indian Wells – between La Quinta and Palm Springs. This popular desert town is now a global destination for professional tennis and each year hosts the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden adjacent to Miramonte. Easily accessible by car or plane, the resort is just 15 miles from Palm Springs International Airport, 139 miles from LAX and 86 miles from Ontario Airport. Indian Wells is an easy two-hour drive east of Los Angeles, San Diego and Orange County and is within driving distance of Phoenix and Las Vegas. ACCOMMODATIONS: Beautifully appointed in an understated yet elegant style, guestrooms are all recently refurbished and now feature an appealing transitional design accented by a muted color scheme, rich dark woods, modern artwork, sleek contemporary light fixtures and bold geometric accents. Accommodations include 215 spacious guest rooms – among them 23 luxurious suites, four expansive villas and one presidential suite – many offering sweeping mountain and resort vistas. --more-- -2Highlights include: GUESTROOM AMENITIES: Estate Guestroom: 425-square-foot guestroom with one king or with two queen beds located on the second floor with a Juliet-style balcony Luxury Guestroom: 450-square-foot guestroom with one king or two queen beds, located on the first floor with semi-private patio Verona Guestroom: 475-square-foot Mini Suite with a king bed and separate living room area with sleeper sofa located on the first or second floor with semi- private patio or Venetian style balcony Dolce Suite: 550-square-foot junior suite ideal for families on the first floor only and features an oversized semi-private patio Villas: 725-square-foot villa with separate living room and sofa sleeper; includes private candle lit entrance, large terrace and oversized spa tub Presidential Suite: 1,078-squarefoot suite overlooks pool with views of the surrounding mountain ranges; a one-bedroom apartment style with king bed, private balcony, guest bath, living room with full-size pull out couch, wet bar and dining area that seats eight Guestrooms and suites are equipped with top quality amenities such as: Sitting area/desk WiFi 42" LCD flat screen television MP3 clock radio In-room coffee/tea maker In-room safe Iron and ironing board Hair dryer Telephone with data ports Rollaway bed/crib upon request Complimentary daily newspaper GUEST SERVICES: An array of luxury services, among them: 24-hour fitness facility, with regular Wellness classes Onsite bicycles for use Transportation to and from Indian Wells Club In-room dining Daily housekeeping Concierge Golf and tennis concierge Business center --more-- -3 Same-day laundry Valet parking Golf bag storage Shoeshine Gift shop DOGS WELCOME: Dogs are welcome in select guestrooms and provided a special “doggie bag” that includes bowls and treats. THE WELL SPA: The Well Spa, a luxurious 12,000-square-foot retreat, offers award-winning services in an intimate environment. Hundreds of years ago, a natural well was discovered in the area, so a replica of an ancient well welcomes guests who are each given a penny to make a wish or “intention” to set a reflective tone prior to treatments. Today, the natural waters of the desert continue to attract travelers, and the Well Spa is rooted in the region’s long history of rejuvenation offering a soothing spot to reflect, reconnect and relax. Hallmarks of the Spa include 13 beautiful indoor and outdoor treatment rooms, a signature couples massage/mud treatment and comprehensive services including scrubs, facials, body wraps, massages and nail services. Additional highlights include: Men's & ladies’ steam rooms and locker facilities Two salt water pools Eucalyptus infused steam room River bench water therapy Nine indoor treatment rooms including two Vichy showers Five outdoor treatment spaces including the Aqua Well Pool Quiet meditation room Two couples’ treatment rooms Spa retail shop with products including Zents and Sciote organic skincare products Beverage bar with light fare and exclusive Spa menu for delivery Day and overnight Spa packages DINING: Miramonte Resort & Spa offers indoor and outdoor dining space for guest enjoyment of its all-day dining menus and bar bites, cocktails and wine sipping. Dining options include: Grove Artisan Kitchen: The resort’s casual dining venue is known for its New American cuisine – especially highlighted by ingredients sourced from local and regional farms and ranches from the rich Coachella Valley, as well as just-caught Pacific seafood and some produce from the resort’s garden. Executive Chef Carmen Rodriquez is a proponent of simply prepared flavorful food using classic tried-and-true techniques. Dinner specialties include Chicken Agave, Pappardelle Frutti de Mare and rustic Filet Funghi; for Lunch diners may opt for tempting garden salads, pizzas, creative sandwiches and house-made pasta and fish specials. --more-- -4Open daily for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, as well as serving an abundantly lavish Sunday Champagne Brunch, the dining room has comfortable upholstered chairs and backed benches, a wall of floor-to-ceiling windows and an intricately carved white wooden beamed ceiling. A handsome bar and lounge, alfresco dining on the outdoor patio, live entertainment and complimentary parking are available. Breakfast is served from 6 to 11 a.m.; Lunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Bar Menu from 3 to 5 p.m.; Dinner from 5 p.m. to close; and Sunday Champagne Brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vineyard Lounge: Open 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., this is the comfortably inviting spot to meet up with friends, entertain associates, savor great wines or simply enjoy a refreshing cocktail enhanced with fresh ingredients from Miramonte’s garden. The outdoor patio overlooks the resort’s lush manicured gardens. Delicious Bites on the Lounge Menu include favorites such as the Miramonte Burger, Casa Club, Chicken Wings, Crab Cake and Polenta Flour Calamari – all to accompany relaxing times in the lounge or on the patio and served from 2 to 10 p.m. Happy Hour is celebrated from 3 to 7 p.m. and offers 50% off drinks and menu items. Poolside: The Poolside Menu offers light fare and beverages for those relaxing at the resort’s three pools – Piedmont Pool for adults only, the Miramonte Pool and the Aqua Well Pool at the Spa (for spa guests only) – served from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. MEETINGS & EVENTS: Set against the stunning backdrop of the rugged Santa Rosa Mountains, the resort offers a compelling and energizing meetings retreat, with 13,000 square feet of outdoor space – accentuated by vibrant foliage and desert vistas – and 21,000 square feet of elegantlyappointed indoor meetings facilities. Highlights include: WEDDINGS: A posh 6,000-square-foot Mediterranean Ballroom, adjacent to the Mediterranean Lawn The 4,794-square-foot Tuscany Ballroom (divisible into three spaces) Four distinct meeting rooms – Florentine, Venetian, Salon and Boardroom – all beautifully appointed and flooded with natural light Picturesque outdoor areas including the covered Piazza, the Mediterranean and Miramonte lawns and the Olive Grove High-speed internet access and in-house audio-visual services Wireless internet in public areas Building rental – Miramonte allows guests to rent one of the 12 full buildings, accommodating up to 40 guests Situated at the base of the Santa Rosa Mountain Range amidst acres of Mediterranean inspired gardens, Miramonte offers an idyllic desert wedding spot – with stunning indoor ballrooms and vibrant outdoor garden settings as well as spacious suites and villas ideal for pre-wedding preparations and nuptial night accommodations. Wedding and event planners are on hand throughout the process to assist with every detail and ensure all goes smoothly on the special day. Select highlights and wedding venues include: --more-- -5 RECREATION: Miramonte Green – a gorgeous natural setting with seating for up to 200 – anchored by a beautiful olive tree Mediterranean Lawn – adjacent to the Mediterranean Ballroom, this Italian-style garden venue accommodates up to 300 and is surrounded by boxwood hedges and cypress trees – complete with mountain views Piazza – an intimate covered outdoor venue with room for 100, features sweeping views and an outdoor fireplace Special spa packages Pre- and post-wedding events from bridal lunches to bachelor parties Group activities such as bocce ball, spa, golf and tennis Building rental – Miramonte allows guests to rent a full building, accommodating up to 40 guests, for the ultimate destination wedding Miramonte is teeming with opportunities for outdoor recreation – among the many options: Easy access to a multitude of hiking tails Cruiser bikes available onsite (complimentary) Bocce ball courts Three resort pools with food and beverage service: the adults-only Piedmont Pool, the Miramonte Pool and the Aqua Well Pool (a private spa pool) Five newly renovated poolside cabanas ATTRACTIONS: The area is replete with offsite attractions and activities, including horseback riding, bicycle tours, jeep tours and hot air ballooning – all of which can be arranged through the resort. The nearby Palm Springs area offers numerous popular attractions, such as Sunnylands Center & Gardens; the Living Desert Zoo & Botanical Gardens; Palm Springs Art Museum; Palm Springs Air Museum; the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, which ascends to the top of Mount San Jacinto; Joshua Tree National Park; Indian Canyon Hiking Trails; Wet N’ Wild Water Park; McCallum Theatre; Eldorado and Empire Polo clubs; and the posh El Paseo shopping area, known as the Rodeo Drive of the desert. TENNIS: The resort is just minutes away from the Indian Wells Tennis Garden, the world’s second largest tennis stadium and host of many major tournaments. It features 29 hard courts, 20 clay courts, a pro shop and more. GOLF: Miramonte is directly across the street from the 36-hole Indian Wells Golf Resort, featuring two award-winning courses – the challenging but playable Clive Clark Celebrity Course and John Fought Players Course – and a lovely 53,000-square-foot clubhouse and nine-hole, natural grass putting course. The golf resort is in easy walking distance, but Miramonte staff will transport guests – who receive priority tee times and preferred greens – directly to the clubhouse, which features an award-winning fine dining restaurant, Vue Grille & Bar. --more-- -6SELECT AWARDS: ~ Best Spa, Desert Magazine ~ Top 100 Resort Spas, Conde Nast Traveler ~ Four Diamonds, AAA ~ TripAdvisor, Certificate of Excellence ~ Platinum Choice Award, Successful Meetings ~ Best of the West Award, Meetings West WEATHER: Spring Summer Fall Winter High 87F High 105F High 91F High 73F Low 59F Low 76F Low 76F Low 43F MANAGEMENT: Destination Hotels is a collection of luxury and upscale independent hotels, resorts and residences across the United States. Offering authentically immersed and enriching experiences, each property is individual at heart, yet connected by a commitment to drawing upon the best of each location. Highly distinct, the Destination experience is always memorable and matchless; guests will feel the locale in a genuine way through each property and during the engaging moments cultivated both in and outside of them. Continuously growing with more than 40 properties from coast to coast, the awardwinning portfolio features 20 renowned golf courses, 20 indigenous spas and 110 exceptional bars and restaurants. Destination Hotels are true to place; diverse by design. For more information, visit www.destinationhotels.com. Follow on Twitter: @Destination. Like on Facebook: DestinationHotels. EXECUTIVE TEAM: Shawn Jervis, General Manager May Cook, Director of Finance Stephanie Granik, Spa Director Brian Loncar, Director of Engineering Manuel Navarro, Director of Food & Beverage Sandra Orellana, Director of Human Resources Carmen Rodriguez, Executive Chef Mike Teed, Director of Sales & Marketing MEDIA CONTACT: Marguarite Clark Public Relations Marguarite Clark, (949) 295-2801, mc@mclarkpr.com ###