spa resort casino - Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians

s pa r e s o r t c a s i n o
401 East Amado Road
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Hotel Reservations: 800.854.1279
General Information: 888.999.1995
www.SpaResortCasino.com
Therese Everett-Kerley
Director of Communications
Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians
Telephone: 760.883.1396
Fax: 760.883.1381
[email protected]
Spa Resort Casino is nestled in the heart of Palm Springs, California, approximately two
miles from Palm Springs International Airport and 122 miles east of Los Angeles. The property
is owned and operated by the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians. It features a hotel,
fitness center and spa, as well as an award-winning casino, all in a prime location just
steps away from the outdoor cafés, boutiques, museums and art galleries of downtown
Palm Springs. Spa Resort Casino is unique in that it is the only casino-resort situated in a
city center in all of California.
fa s t fa c t s
Casino size: 30,000 sq. ft. Casino Architect: WATG
Opened: 2003 (previously on hotel property 1995-2003)
Hotel: 229 Rooms (207 deluxe, 21 suites, 1 penthouse)
Hotel Architect: VOA Associates, Incorporated; General Contractor: ROEL
Conference Area: Yes, 16,000 sq. ft.
Spa: The Spa at Spa Resort Casino (opened 1960)
Fitness Center: Well Spirit Fitness Center
Entertainment Venue: Outdoor; 2200+ seats
Restaurants: 5 (The Steakhouse, Players Bar & Grill, The Noodle Bar,
Corner Deli, Oasis Buffet)
Live Lounge Music: Yes, Cascade Lounge
Slots: Class III
Table Games: Variety
High Limit Gaming Room
history
Since time immemorial, the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians inhabited and
governed some 2,000 square miles of ancestral land in the Palm Springs area. The
members lived in several well-established communities in the surrounding canyons,
mountains and desert floor.
The Cahuilla called the Palm Springs area “Se-khi” or “boiling water” after the land’s hot
mineral springs. In 1772, Spanish Conquistadors arrived, naming this Cahuilla Band of
Indians “Agua Caliente” after the same “hot water” or mineral springs.
Years later, the arrival of the Southern Pacific Railroad would leave an indelible mark on the
Agua Caliente as a people and shape their future. In the 1860s, the Federal Government
gave all the odd-numbered sections of land in the Coachella Valley to the railroad. Thus,
in 1876, when President U.S. Grant established the present Agua Caliente Indian Reservation
by Executive Order, only the even-numbered sections were still available. This created the
Reservation’s “checkerboard” pattern.
To encourage economic development, the Federal Government allocated the bulk of the
Reservation land to the individual members of the Tribe in a process called “allotment” that
lasted until 1959. In the same year, and for the same purpose, Congress authorized only this
Tribe and its members to lease their land for up to 99 years.
Much of Palm Springs and adjacent Cathedral City, Rancho Mirage and unincorporated
Riverside County is built on such land allotted to individual Tribal members and leased to
developers in this way. However, under the Tribe’s Constitution, adopted in 1955, and
federal law, the Tribe maintains primary control over the use and development of all land
on its reservation, including those parcels included in cities located on the Reservation.
The activities of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians have multiple economic
impacts on the Coachella Valley, stemming not only from the last 10 years of its casino
operations, but also the extensive holdings remaining in the Tribe’s historic land base,
underlying much of what is now the Cities of Palm Springs and Cathedral City, and portions
of the City of Rancho Mirage and Riverside County.
Today, much of the Tribe’s original Reservation of 31,500 acres has been highly developed
into a modern desert tourism center, plus extensive upscale retail and residential uses. The
Reservation includes billions of dollars worth of valuable real estate as well as critical desert
and mountain habitat.
awa r d s
Best Spa – 3rd Place
Desert Magazine 2012
Best of the Valley List
Best Day Spa – 2nd Place
Desert Guide / Palm Springs Life
Best of the Best 2010
Best Buffet – 1st Place
Desert Guide / Palm Springs Life
Best of the Best 2010
Award of Excellence – “The Steakhouse”
Wine Spectator 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
Best Casino—2nd Place
Desert Magazine 2009
Best of the Valley list
Best Casino Spa—2nd Place
2007 Southern California Gaming Guide
Best of Southern California Gaming Reader’s Choice Awards
Best Brunch— 3rd Place Oasis Buffet
Desert Magazine 2007
Best of the Valley list
Best Casino—2nd Place
Desert Magazine 2007
Best of the Valley list
Best Place to Hear Live Music—1st Place Cascade Lounge
Desert Magazine 2007
Best of the Valley list
Winner
Best of the Best Readers’ Choice Best Spa
Palm Springs Life Magazine 2006
(December 2006 issue)
Runner Up
Best of the Best Readers’ Choice Best Sunday Brunch
Palm Springs Life Magazine 2006
(December 2006 issue)
Runner Up
Best of the Best Readers’ Choice Best Casino
Palm Springs Life Magazine 2006
(December 2006 issue)
Winner
Best of the Best New Palm Springs Restaurant
Palm Springs Life Magazine 2005
(December 2005 issue)
gaming
Slots
Play the newest, most exciting slot machines or your classic favorites. There’s something
for everyone—whether it’s penny, nickel, quarter, dollar or high stakes!
Spa Resort Casino is also home to the Valley’s ONLY fully-enclosed non-smoking slot room!
Table Games
Try your hand at a variety of table games, including Blackjack, Pai Gow Poker,
Roulette, and more.
High-Limit Platinum Room
$1, $5, $10, $25 and $100 slots
• High-Limit Slots
• High-Limit Video Poker Bar
• High-Stakes Blackjack games
Paradise rewards club
The Paradise Rewards Club card is your key to the area’s premier Player’s Club.
Membership is free and takes only minutes to enroll in this program which offers the
best player benefits in town.
What’s more, your Paradise Rewards Club card and all its benefits can be used at
both Spa Resort Casino in Palm Springs and Agua Caliente Casino • Resort • Spa
in Rancho Mirage.
Based on play, all cardholders earn Paradise Rewards Club Points redeemable for:
Free Slot Play • Dining • Retail shop merchandise
Spa services • Golf • Hotel rooms
All cardholder benefits are based on play.
hotel
Nestled near the foothills and canyons of Palm Springs, the hotel at Spa Resort Casino offers
a quaint, boutique feel to its guests. The earthy tones and clean lines of this historic hotel
create a warm, comfortable atmosphere with beautiful views of the surrounding mountains.
The relaxing swimming pool complex features a large pool, plus two smaller pools brimming
with the legendary mineral waters for which the Agua Caliente tribe is known, plus luxury
cabanas and an outdoor bar.
The hotel at Spa Resort Casino features 229 comfortably appointed rooms. There are 207
Deluxe Rooms, 17 Junior Suites, 4 One-Bedroom Suites and for those who require a bit more
space, a masterful 2,000 square-foot Penthouse Suite.
All rooms include an array of amenities including a 42-inch plasma flat screen television,
high-speed internet access/Wi-Fi, oversized desk, iron/ironing board, granite countertops,
coffee maker as well as a mini refrigerator. Each living space has a view of the city, pool
or surrounding mountains. Many have balconies with an outdoor sitting area for enjoying
the clean, desert air.
s pa & f i t n e s s
Our Signature Experience: Taking of the Waters
No visit to the Spa (or to Palm Springs for that matter) is complete without the Spa’s
signature experience: the “Taking of the Waters.” The relaxing therapy combines steam,
sauna, eucalyptus inhalation and the power of our very own mineral waters to help remove
toxins, increase circulation and reduce muscle tension. This is the contemporary take on
what has drawn people from far and wide to this particular hot spring since the late 1800s.
NATURE’S MINERAL WATERS: MODERN HYDROTHERAPY
You are completely submerged in a body-contouring tub of natural, hot mineral water. Your
pores are wide open. Now comes the finest hot water treatment ever conceived. A soothing,
muscle toning agua-massage of aerated bubbles that swirl and vibrate...uncovering a
latent feeling of health and well being, a revitalizing force that the 21st century living makes
imperative.
Discover the wonderful tranquilizing power of nature’s own magical mineral waters. Relax
and enjoy yourself! Let us know if you need anything. We are here for you!
WATER ANALYSIS:
CALCIUM……………………………3
CARBONATE………………………48
SULFATE…………………………….40
SODIUM……………………………72
CHLORIDE…………………………25
PARTS PER MILLION
MAGNESIUM……………………….2
BICARBONATE……………………..6
HYDROGEN-ION ACTIVITY……….9
POTASSIUM………………………….2
The Spa Boutique
All of our treatment products and many other items, including gift baskets and aromatic
candles and spa wear are available for purchase!
• Skincare – Highly Effective Facials, Men’s Services, Waxing, Makeup, Eyelash Extensions
• Massage – Swedish, Therapeutic, Sports, Aromatherapy, Hot Stones, Body Scrubs, Wraps
• Salon – Spa Manicures and Pedicures, Hair Cuts and Styles, Hair Color, Highlights,
Brazilian Blowout, Hair Extensions
• Boutique – All Your Resort and Gift Essentials
well spirit fitness center
The Well Spirit Fitness Center at Spa Resort Casino features the finest in fitness training for
hotel guests, as well as the local community. Membership programs are available.
The Well Spirit Fitness Center offers state-of-the-art equipment and training. It is the only
facility in the desert and surrounding areas to offer the Korebalance™ interactive balance
training machine used by top sports franchises across the country.
Well Spirit Fitness Center also offers guests:
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Free-weight room, cardio room, circuit room
Stationary bicycles, elliptical trainers, treadmills and more
Certified Personal Trainers & Master Instructors
Fitness Classes including:
Yoga, Pilates, Core, Salsa Dance, Aqua Fitness, Basic Training, Martial Cardio Dance & Spin
• Workout programs tailored to Seniors and couples are also available
Just steps away from fabled Palm Canyon Drive in downtown Palm Springs, is one of the
city’s best-kept secrets in fine dining: The Steakhouse at Spa Resort Casino.
As you enter this sophisticated, yet comfortable restaurant, you’ll be greeted as though
you’re family—seated at one of venue’s cozy tables, and whisked away on a culinary
adventure.
Your first stop? A ridiculously indulgent appetizer menu that includes things like the Ultimate
Seafood Cocktail featuring a ½ portion of Maine Lobster, plus Shrimp, King Crab, and Oysters;
other items include Pomegranate Glazed Lamb Chops and a variety of fresh salads.
However, as the name suggests, The Steakhouse is all about Prime steaks. Here you’ll find all
your favorites, from Filet Mignon and Rib Eye, to Herb Roasted Prime Rib with made-to-order
Yorkshire Pudding. The menu also includes classics like Rack of Lamb, Veal, and a seemingly
endless supply of fresh seafood entrees, all prepared with dazzling marinades and finishes.
Reservations are highly recommended.
Seating: 168 indoor, 52 patio
d i n i n g & e n t e r ta i n m e n t
A local favorite, bringing the best of the Orient to your table
with a traditional pan-Asian flair at a moderate price.
Seating: 45
Featuring an expansive international menu which includes active cooking stations
for custom-ordered entrées. Don’t miss the Sunday Champagne Brunch!
Seating: 320
A quick bite to get you back into the action, including sandwiches, pizza and other tasty tidbits.
Seating: 24
The perfect spot to enjoy a cocktail and begin, or wrap up a great night with friends!
Seating: 50
Blues, Top 40, Rock, Pop and more
This hot spot was voted “Best Place to Hear Live Music in the Valley” in a
readers’ poll and always offers the hottest entertainment in a cool and classy venue.
banquet an d c o n f e r e n c e fa c i l i t i e s
Spa Resort Casino is the ideal location to plan a conference or business retreat.
Our hotel features more than 16,000 square feet of flexible meeting space.
It also offers a separate kitchen dedicated to servicing conference guests with
quality and efficiency. With downtown Palm Springs just two blocks west and
the Palm Springs Convention Center two blocks to the east, the hotel at
Spa Resort Casino is ideal for any event.
hotel meeting rooms
CASCADE LOUNGE
RAMP
UP
BAR
UP
3,800 Square Feet
300
Theatre
250
Banquet
325
Reception
150
Classroom
UP
PLATFORM
AV
DRESSING
ROOM
LIFT
hotel meeting rooms
OCOTILLO ROOM
TAHQUITZ ROOM
1,125
252
Square Feet
Square Feet
105
Theatre
20
Theatre
60
Banquet
30
Banquet
75
Reception
30
Reception
62
Classroom
20
Classroom
CANYON CONFERENCE CENTER
STORAGE
81l
72 l
4,455
410
Theatre
330
Banquet
430
Reception
200
Classroom
12
STORAGE
Square Feet
Ceiling Height
RESTROOM
HOUSE USE
FOYER
RESTROOM
55 l
hotel meeting rooms
PALM ROOM
1,456
ANZA ROOM
Square Feet
160
Theatre
510
150
Banquet
30
Theatre
175
Reception
30
Banquet
90
Classroom
30
Reception
20
Classroom
BOARDROOM
513
Square Feet
12
Conference
GRILL ROOM
Square Feet
CAHUILLA ROOM
1,696
Square Feet
200
Theatre
130
Banquet
200
Reception
150
Classroom
MESQUITE ROOM
360
Square Feet
Square Feet
65
Theatre
215
Theatre
50
Banquet
120
Banquet
60
Reception
200
Reception
34
Classroom
120
Classroom
1,840