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US - California Hotels > Indian Wells:

Hyatt Grand Champions



Hyatt Grand Champions
44-600 Indian Wells Lane
Indian Wells, CA 92210

4 Star


Property Description

The rugged San Jacinto mountains near Palm Springs soar above a rich mantle of green. Azure pools sparkle under brilliant skies as a cool breeze stirs the towering palms and lush foliage. Rare blossoms fill the air with sweet fragrance. This is Hyatt Grand Champions Resort & Spa...an incomparable setting for a meeting, a conference or convention...and for the ultimate in relaxation. Nowhere is the combination of European elegance and casual informality more evident than in the enchanting beauty of architecture reminiscent of the Moorish style. The Golf Courses at the Indian Wells Golf Resort will be closed for our leisure guests from July 15th until November 24th, 2007. Groups of 40 or more will be accommodated from July 15 to September 23. The course will be closed to maximize the safety of our guests during the final phases of construction of the new Players Course and new 53,000 square foot clubhouse. The golf courses will reopen for the Indian Wells premiere of the LG Skins Game on Thanksgiving weekend. During the closure of the golf courses, the hotel will have alternative golf courses within minutes of the hotel. For golf arrangements, please contact our golf concierge at 760-674-4149.



Amenities · AM/FM Alarm Clock
· Babysitting/Child Services
· Bar/Lounge
· Business Center
· Coffee Maker in Room
· Concierge
· Golf
· Hairdryers Available
· Mini Bar
· Meeting/Banquet Facilities
· No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
· No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
· Pool
· Parking
· Room Service
· Safe Deposit Box
· Shops/Commercial Services
· Fitness Center or Spa
· Tennis
· Television with Cable
· Laundry/Valet Services


Hotel Room Information and Amenities

Rooms
Our spacious 480 guest rooms decorated in desert hues offer majestic views of mountains and manicured fairways. Includes 26 penthouse suites and 19 one-and-two - bedroom garden villas.
Guestrooms
The resort offers 426 guest rooms, which are the largest in the entire valley. The bathrooms feature separate bathtubs and showers. Each guest room has a private balcony or terrace. Features include TV and remote control, cable movie channels, in-room pay movies, mini-bar, two telephones with message light, video messages, video account review, individual climate control, electronic door locks, balcony/patio, hairdryer, bathrobes, full bath amenities, irons, ironing boards, AM/FM alarm clock and in-room safe.
Garden Villas
The 19 Villas provide the perfect atmosphere for entertaining or enjoying an added element of privacy located adjacent to the main hotel building. Each Villa has a master bedroom, living room with fireplace and private garden with outdoor whirlpool spa. The villas offer a unique private butler service to ensure guests the ultimate in service. While the villas offer seclusion and the ultimate in attentive service, the meeting facilities and recreation areas are just a few steps away.
Penthouse Suites
The resort features 26 lavishly appointed penthouse suites that occupy the top floor of the Hyatt Grand Champions Resort and Spa. This floor, referred to as the Regency Floor, provides discriminating guests with an added measure of privacy and service. Entry to the Regency Club is available by card key access only. A lounge area provides concierge services, complimentary continental breakfast, evening hors d'oeuvres and beverages, and snacks throughout the day.

Rate Disclaimer

For reservations, room rates and availability, click the Reservations icon above. To speak with a Hyatt representative personally, call (800) 633-7313. If calling from outside the US, obtain international reservation numbers at www.hyatt.com/hotel_reservations/reservations_numbers.html.


Miscellaneous Information

· Check in time is 4PM
· Check out time is 12PM
· Time Zone is PST
· 530 rooms.
· 0 suites.
· 5 floors.




Directions

45 acres of European elegance with casual California Flare in Indian Wells, 15 miles from Palm Springs.

Palm Springs International


Guarantee Policy

A credit card guarantee is required to complete a reservation. Your credit card will be charged if cancellation policies are not correctly followed. The amount charged may equal the cost of 1 (one) or more nights plus applicable taxes.


Cancellation Policy

Cancellation policies vary based on day of arrival. When making reservations, please read the rate rules given immediately after selecting a specific rate. Policies are provided before the reservation is complete.


Restaurant Information

Lantana

Enticing flavors and a light, contemporary design make our signature restaurant a dining delight, any time of day. Walls of palladium windows and comfortable banquettes and chairs entice you to sit back and enjoy views of the grounds or our special stainless steel and black granite viewing kitchen. For guests who prefer dining al fresco, choose to sit in our outdoor, climate-controlled terrace, with the dramatic mountains and lush rolling fairways as your backdrop. Offering breakfast, lunch and dinner, the diverse menu of our Indian Wells restaurant features the freshest of ingredients and the special touch of our masterful culinary team. Whether planning an exciting day with the family over Starbucks and your favorite breakfast, or catching up on your email during a lunch break from meetings, you'll enjoy our exquisite selection of traditional classics and innovative specialties. The centerpiece of Lantana is our open-air kitchen, featuring mesquite grills and a wood-burning pizza oven a truly unique addition to Indian Wells CA restaurants. It is here that Executive Chef Chris Mitchum composes culinary magic, infusing every meal with the subtle spices and flavors of his masterful grilling technique. Complement your dining experience with a Californian, Italian or French vintage from our exquisite wine library. Lantana 's proprietor's list will please even the most ardent of connoisseurs. Hours: Breakfast, 6:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Lunch, 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Dinner, 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Dinner reservations are advised. Please call 760-674-4165

The Espresso Deli & Café

For a quick cup of your favorite Starbucks coffee, specialty coffee drinks, refreshing beverage, light snack, salad or sandwich, stop by the Espresso Deli & Café located adjacent to the main entrance to the hotel lobby. "Surf the Net" on our own in-house personal computer. Lunch boxes are available for you're take- out convenience, as well. Open daily 6AM.

Pianissimo Lounge

A full bar offers a full bar with a wide variety of specialty drinks and cocktails. Watch your favorite sporting event on one of the TV screens. A cigar from the humidor can be enjoyed on the adjacent terrace. Mountain views and desert sunsets compliment your choice of beverage. Cuisine: light fare menu and appetizers served all day, late night menu after 10 PM Dress Code: Casual Hours: Sat and Sun 12:00pm - 12:00am; Mon-Fri 2pm - 12am; hours may vary Entertainment: Live entertainment Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings

In Room Dining

From a small snack and drink to a full coursed dinner, the waiters will let you enjoy dining in the privacy of your own room. Private waiters are available for an intimate dinner for two, at your choice of one of the many romantic spots on the hotel's grounds. Hours: 6am until Midnight

Roadrunner Café & Oasis Pool Bar

Sunny skies and great temperatures invite for a day at the pool. The grille offers snacks, sandwiches and salads. Frozen drinks and desert specialties served poolside. Cuisine: light fare Opening Hours: Daily 10 am-4pm


Recreation Information


Swimming Pools

The resort features seven swimming pools as well as a Jacuzzi and whirlpool spa. One pool is exclusively for adults and offers a surrounding lagoon and 16 private cabanas with phone, refrigeration, television, data ports, ceiling fans and misting options. There is also an oversized spa with water cascade, a children's wading pool, a water circle and water slide. We offer a complete line of sun care products, natural protectors, promoters, and healers to assure a carefree sun-filled day. Waterslide Hours Monday through Thursday: 10 am to 4 pm. Friday and Saturday: 9 am to 5 pm. Sunday: 9 am to 4 pm.

Golf

The Golf Resort at Indian Wells is conveniently located next to Hyatt Grand Champions Resort and Spa, offering two exciting 18-hole golf courses designed by the renowned Ted Robinson. These championship courses were the previous site of the Senior PGA Gulfstream Aerospace Invitational, and include special features such as tee elevations of up to 60 feet and multi-tiered greens of varying grains. Nine lakes bring water into play on 16 of the holes to provide challenging terrain, while breathtaking views sweep the desert floor and mountain ranges. To confirm rates, you may contact The Golf Resort at Indian Wells directly at 760/346-GOLF (4653). In addition, the Golf Resort at Indian Wells features a state-of-the-art Callaway Golf Performance Center which provides custom club fitting with the same technology used to fit touring professionals at Callaway's headquarters. http://grandchampions.hyatt.com/property/sportsrelax/golf/index.jhtml

Spa

Agua Serena Spa Hidden away in an enchanting oasis, this 30,000 square foot spa is like no other in the desert! Surrounded by a magnificent reflecting pool and situated under the Santa Rosa Mountains and lush palm trees, the spa features 18 private massage, facial and specialty treatment rooms, steam, sauna, plunge pools, Swiss showers, outdoor garden areas and showers, and full-service men's and women's locker rooms. Agua Serena has appointed the world's leading massage therapists, estheticians, nutritionists, fitness consultants and personal trainers to implement complete health and beauty programs. In addition, the spa offers a bridal changing room, a fresh juice bar and features a fresh herb garden in which herbs are hand selected and incorporated into treatments. Medical and Skin Spa Housed within the Agua Serena Spa is the desert's only medi-spa. As a landmark facility in the revolutionary movement of global health and beauty, Agua Serena offers a significant portfolio of cosmetic services never before available including such treatments as cellular regeneration, pharmaceutical skin restoration, laser treatments, microdermabrasion, cosmetic facials and rejuvenating body peels. Check out their website at www.medicalandskinspa.com Weekend Focus Programs The spa regularly features Weekend Focus programs for guests to learn firsthand about subjects such as aromatherapy, reflexology, anti-aging and many more interesting health and wellness topics. Fitness Activities Agua Serena presents an extensive portfolio of fitness activities. Guests can experience a variety of classes and activities including various types of Yoga, Pilates, Step Aerobics, Cardio Combat (kickboxing), Power Walks, Water Aerobics, Abdominal Shaping, Tai Chi, Chi Gong and Big Wheel Cycling School. Instruction is also available for improving one's golf or tennis game. Certified nutritionists can assess personal habits and eating patterns that affect the body and coach individuals on ways to achieve optimal weight and overall good health. Personal training is also available with state-of-the-art workout equipment including six treadmills, four cross-trainers, two recumbent bikes, one upright bike, one stair stepper, and a variety of overall body weight machines. Hours Spa: 8 am to 8 pm, daily. www.spa.hyatt.com

Tennis

Whether it be casual play or lessons, enjoy a game of tennis on one of our 3 hard courts located near the Agua Serena Spa. COURT TIME - The tennis courts are available from 7am to 10pm - Court may only be booked by Spa Reception or Tennis Pro Shop. - The court time is complimentary to all Hyatt Hotel Guests. - Outside guest may play at our facility for $20 per hour. Outside guest can only reserve a court on the day of play. - Court time will be limited to 1 Hour for singles & 1 hour for doubles during normal playing times. Court time maybe limited to1 hour during peak playing times, such as tournament time of holidays. - A single guest may not book 2 continuous times or 2 courts for the same time during peak playing levels. - During tournaments, we will reserve 1 court for players to use for practice. They must sign up through the tournament officials. We will be notified of the practice schedule. - Match play determined by tennis director. LESSONS - A private lesson refers to a one on one session with the pro for whatever duration the guest requests. I.e. 60 minutes $70, 30 minutes $40, and 90 minutes $110 - A semi private lesson refers to a lesson with 2 or more players and the pro. Any duration of time may be booked & the lesson rate is $80 per hour & $50 per 30 min, the rate divided by those participating. - The Stroke of the Day Clinic is a daily one-hour group lesson, limited to 6 players. The Stroke of the Day Clinic is at 8am Mon. - Fri. & 9am Sat. - Sun. - The Bronzer, Silver, and Gold packages are for corporate groups. (See Tennis Director for details on this program & availability.) - Tennis Aerobics is a tennis workout involving tennis strokes, stretching, and fitness training. (See Tennis Director for details on this program & availability.) - The Tennis Academy (See Tennis Director for details on this program & availability.) RENTALS - Racquet rentals will be available to Hyatt Hotel Guests for $10 per day and must be checked out with a room # or credit card. The guest is responsible for returning the racquet or they will be charged the full price for the racquet. - The ball machine rate is $30 per hour and is based on availability. (No hour rentals) During peak playing levels the ball machine is not available. The ball machine must be arranged through the tennis pro shop or the pro.


Fitness Center

Guest Privilege As our special resort guest, we welcome you to enjoy daily use of the Fitness Center Cardio Theater Surround yourself in an ocean of music, suited to your own pace or view your favorite TV program, while you raise your heartbeat. This cutting edge technological audiovisual system allows individual selection of TV channels to motivate your work out. Plug in and tune out those around you, while you create a personalized exercise environment. Join us for a stimulating Aerobics class, or stretch and balance with Yoga. Step into a Fitness Walk and discover the benefits of non-impact Water Aerobics. Classes are directed by specialists and are appropriate for every level of expertise. Complimentary to our guests. Call for scheduled classes and information. The spa's state-of-the-art fitness center offers: A Yoga and Aerobics Studio Cardiovascular Equipment 6 Life Fitness Treadmills 4 Life Fitness Eliptocal Trainer 2 Life Fitness Stationary Life Cycle 9100 1 Life Fitness Recumbent 9500 hr Cycle 1 Life Fitness ISC Track Stepper Weight Machines 1 Life Fitness Shoulder Press 1 Life Fitness Chest Press 1 Life Fitness Leg Extension 1 Life Fitness Seated Leg Curl 1 Life Fitness Seated Leg Press 1 Life Fitness Tricep Extension 1 Life Fitness Bicep Curl 1 Life Fitness Lt Pull Down 1 Life Fitness Multi-Purpose Double Adjustable Pulley 1 Life Fitness Pectoral Fly 1 Life Fitness Abdominal Machine 1 Life Fitness Low Back Extension Dumbbells 3lbs. to 50lbs. Weekly Fitness Classes Aerobics Classes Low-impact Aerobics Step Aerobics (with Reebok Step Benches) Fitness Walks Water Aerobics (Seasonal) Hours Fitness Center: 8 am to 8 pm, daily.

Camp Hyatt® - daily, fun-filled, educational activities for children

Camp Hyatt, which was introduced in 1989, remains a leading program in the industry because it focuses on activities the whole family can enjoy. Camp Hyatt includes programs on culture, history and environment specific to the desert area where Hyatt Grand Champions Resort and Spa is located. Children and families receive a welcome gift and packet describing on-site activities, kid-friendly menus, fun rewards and specially priced room service. An array of supervised activities help children discover the natural area and learn about flora, fauna, culture and geography of this region. Open daily with full- and half-day sessions. Full-day Session 9 am to 4 pm (with lunch) Half-day Sessions - 9 am to noon (with or without lunch) - 1 pm to 4 pm (with or without lunch) - 6 pm to 10 pm (with dinner) Price varies based on session chosen, number of children from the same family enrolled in each session, and lunch or dinner options. Please call 760 341-1000 for advance reservations.

Surrounding area activities

Following is a list of activities available in the surrounding area. Please contact the concierge for additional information or to request other possible activities. - Bicycle Tours - City Tour of Celebrity Homes - Desert Museum - Hiking - Horseback Riding - Hot Air Ballooning - Jeep Tours - McCallum Theatre for the Performing Arts - Knott's Soak City Water Park - Palm Springs Aerial Tramway - Polo Events at El Dorado Polo Club - World Class Shopping on El Paseo Drive - The Living Desert Wildlife and Botanical Park - Joshua Tree National Park


Area Attractions

Area description

Wrap yourself in elegance at this grand resort nestled in the foothills of the jagged San Jacinto mountains, just outside Palm Springs. Tee-up at our 36-hole championship golf club. Work-out in a fully equipped 30,000 square foot fitness club offering steam, sauna, whirlpool and spa treatments.

Boomer's Park Family Entertainment Center

Fun for all ages with three themed miniature golf courses, batting cages, go-carts, bumper boats, games pavillion and sports games. Groups and birthday parties welcome. 67-700 East Palm Canyon Drive, Cathedral City; (760) 770-7522.

Desert Adventures

Experience the real desert with a jeep tour. (760) 864-6530.

Dunes Offroad Rentals

Easy yet challenging fun in the sand dunes at Windy Point for all ages. Rent Quad all-terrain vehicles and mini-monster trucks. Fee includes instructions, safety equipment, refreshments and a one-hour ride. (760) 325-0376.

Fantasy Balloon Flights

Sunrise or sunset champagne adventures in state-of-the-art balloons. 1-800-GO-ABOVE or (760) 398-6322.

Hi-Desert Gun Club

Shooting range; rifles, pistols and trap shooting. Highway 62 behind Morongo Valley Park; (619) 365-1355.

Indian Canyons

Majestic vistas, towering cliffs and the serene beauty of Andreas, Murray and Palm Canyons. Trading post, picnic grounds, hiking and horse trails. South Palm Canyon Drive, five miles from center of Palm Springs; (760) 325-5673.

Living Desert

The Santa Rosa mountains surround this 1,200-acre desert center. Featuring exotic birds and animals, visitor's center, bookstore/gift shop, botanical gardens, nature trails, picnic area and serene patios. New Eagle Canyon exhibit features mountain lions, wolves, javelina, bobcats and golden eagles. 47-900 Portola Avenue, Palm Desert; (760) 346-5694.

Magic Carpet Rides, Inc.

Rent a Harley. Low Riders, Soft Tails, Sportsters, Fat Boys. Half-day, whole day or weekly. (760) 321-8170.

McCallum Theatre for the Performing Arts

This state-of-the-art facility is a premier showcase for the lively arts. Bob Hope Cultural Center, 73-000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert; (760) 346-6505; Box Office: (760) 340-ARTS.

Pacific Coast Polo Center: El Dorado Polo Club

Top players in league matches from November through April. Celebrity tournaments, special events, clinics. 50-950 Madison Street, Indio; (760) 342-2223.

Palm Springs Desert Museum

Public, privately funded and nationally accredited art and natural science facility Annenberg Theater, sculpture gardens, permanent collections and changing exhibitions, lectures, concerts, classes, field trips, reference library and American Indian artifacts and artworks. 101 Museum Drive; (760) 325-0189.

Sailplane Enterprises

Fun, exciting, romantic sailplane rides. Perfect safety record with FAA certified pilots. Hemet-Ryan Airport, 36095 Whittier Avenue, Hemet; 1-800-586-7627.

Skydiving Adventures, Inc.

Parachuting school. 36155 Whittier Avenue, Hemet; 1-909-925-8197.

Smoketree Stables

Horseback riding. 2500 Toledo Avenue, Palm Springs; (760) 327-1372.

Trail Discovery Hiking Guide Service

Professionally guided hikes in the foothills, canyons and Joshua Tree National Monument. Runners welcome. (760) 325-HIKE.


Meeting Facility


The Hyatt Grand Campions provides 44,000-square feet of meeting space:

* 9,600-square foot prefunction space * 10 meeting rooms on the second floor of the main building and twelve on the ground floor of the adjacent conference center. * All meeting rooms have multiple microphone, telephone and electrical outlets and controls for climate, sound and electricity * Separate registration area * Off-premise catering available * Full service Business Center




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