La Quinta Resort & Club, Curio Collection by Hilton

“The "Good Technician" at La Quinta Golf Course and Resort”

We have visited this beautiful resort a couple of times a year for the last couple of decades. Nestled at the base of the beautiful Santa Rosa mountains, this historic property sprawles over several acres. Buildings consist of two story cassitas, one story rooms, suites and private bungalows. Th… more

We have visited this beautiful resort a couple of times a year for the last couple of decades. Nestled at the base of the beautiful Santa Rosa mountains, this historic property sprawles over several acres. Buildings consist of two story cassitas, one story rooms, suites and private bungalows. The accomodations range from basic rooms, private balconies and fireplaces, to multi rooms with private hot tubs and swimming pools. Part of the property is privately owned suites and townhouses. Everything is white washed with red Spanish tile roofs. Lots of palm trees. There are many pools on the property including two large pools and a tennis court. On the property are a few dining options that have improved considerably over the years. There is a small but very busy market store that comes very handy for morning coffee and quick bites as well. We stayed over Thanksgiving. We booked a Starlight Casita (second floor with a very large patio and fireplace) facing the Santa Rosa mtns. We arrived about 8PM (as per our reservation ETA) and were surprised that our room was given away. Instead, we were offered a much basic room as our only option. Hotel reception people are notoriusly robotic (this is an area of needed improvement of the resort). I was immediately referred to the manager, Hugh. This gentleman immediately put me at ease and did a number of things to make it right quickly. For our first night we were roomed in a bungalow. As we were exhausted and frustrated, we entered the bungalow only to find a man (technician) fixing the TV. The room was small and hardly could accomodate us. To our surprise, the man jumped right into helping us. I thought he was maybe the maintenance supervisor or a very kind technician. He was very unassuming and extremely quick to help. He got us a better room and assured us that the rest of our stay will be in the Starlight cassita as we had booked for. They helped us with the luggage move and even the next day, the morning supervisor, Alex stopped by to make sure that we were ok and happy with the accomodatios. He also let us in on a little secret: turns out the "technician" who went out of his way to help us the first arrival night, was the Property General Manager of the resort (Dermot Connelly)! Our stay turned out to be nearly perfect, thanks to the kind and genuine intervention and amazing leadership of Mr. Connolly! For that, we want to say THANK YOU to him and to his supervisors who follow his lead in providing excellent "customer service". We also enjoyed the resort health spa and hair salon very much. And special thanks to the Cafe 29 supervisor in making sure our room service was delivered correctly and without further ommission and delay. however, we were disappointed that La Quinta has discontinued their family style Thanksgiving dinner that used to be held in the grand hall. I suppose another victim of the Pandemic. We made reservations at Ruths Chris Steakhouse that turned out to be very good. We have stayed in a number of rooms here but our number one favorite is the Starlite Casita. It is so relaxing to be on the patio in the early morning with the fireplace going and watching the Santa Rosa mtns glow red as the sun rises. In summer, late in the evening, when the extreme heat has cooled down, sipping wine on the balcony and listening to the palm tree leaves blow in summer wind is a very relaxing and rejuvenating experience that we look forward to. La Quinta Golf Course and Resort has been and will continue to be our amazing getaway for relaxation and rest.

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“Brenda’s Fabulous Yoga Classes”

Loved the newly decorated rooms. It was definitely needed! Have to say, Brenda, the yoga instructor there is the best ever! She has incredible classes, my favorite, Yin -Restorative yoga! She welcomes all with open arms and makes everyone attending feel so comfortable. Truly knows her yoga.

“La Quinta Heaven”

By far one of my favorite vacations! Weather was fantastic! I spent quite a bit of time at the fitness center…i am hooked! I went to lots of classes…my favorite by far was the Yin/Restorative yoga….a woman named Brenda taught - I think she is head of fitness…. she was wonderful! Do not let h… more

By far one of my favorite vacations! Weather was fantastic! I spent quite a bit of time at the fitness center…i am hooked! I went to lots of classes…my favorite by far was the Yin/Restorative yoga….a woman named Brenda taught - I think she is head of fitness…. she was wonderful! Do not let her go! We will be back in February and i am sure to take her classes! Many Thanks for a fantastic week!

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