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La Quinta Resort & Club
La Quinta, CA
49-499 Eisenhower Drive, La Quinta, CA 92253

Main: 888-231-0567
Director of Sales: George Allen
Web: www.laquintaresort.com

Quick Facts
Affiliation: Hilton/ The Waldorf Astoria Collection
Opened1926
Last Renovated2003
Guest Rooms796
Room Rates
High: $250 - $450
Low: $95 - $250
High SeasonJan - Apr
Low SeasonJun - Aug
Ideal Group Size500
Max Group Size796
Fees/Taxes
Resort Fee$27
Room Tax11.2%
Sales Tax7.75%
Airports
Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)
30 min 20 miles
Ontario International (ONT)
90 min 90 miles
Dining, Food & Beverage
F&B Averages
Breakfast Buffet$46
Breakfast Cont.$26
Lunch Buffet$46
Plated$40
Dinner Buffet$100
Plated$85
Coffee Break$20
2-Hour Open Bar$38
Onsite Dining/Cuisine/Capacity
Twenty6
American bistro		210
Morgan's in the Desert
casual dining		182
Ernie's Bar& Grill
gastropub		272
Centre Court Cafe
poolside fare		150
Adobe Grill
Mexican cuisine		212
Meeting Space
Largest Meeting Room16,940 ft²
Indoor Meeting Space46,305 ft²
Indoor/Outdoor Meeting Space80,000 ft²
Amenities
Business: Business center, elaborate lighting capability, high-end sound systems, extensive audiovisual equipment and services, and high-speed Internet access throughout, including wireless in the meeting rooms, pool cabanas, and public areas.
Recreation: Five championship golf courses, Jim McLean Golf School, 23 tennis courts, 41 pools, 53 hot tubs, spa and fitness center.
Nearby: The Palm Springs Convention Center, Desert Museum and Annenberg Theatre, Aerial Tramway, and El Paseo shopping; Knott’s Soak City; McCallum Theatre; Eldorado Polo Club; Moorten Botanical Garden; and the Coachella Valley Preserve.
La Quinta Resort & Club


Since its beginnings in 1926 as paradise found for the Hollywood elite, La Quinta, California, grew into an all-embracing nirvana for planners seeking a premier destination in the desert sunshine. Guests at La Quinta Resort & Club—including Oprah Winfrey, Matthew Perry, and Christina Aguilera—follow in the footsteps of Frank Capra, Marilyn Monroe, the Rat Pack, and others inspired and rejuvenated by life in the valley of Palm Springs.

Like La Quinta’s low-rise residential enclaves, which shelter 796 rooms and suites, the two grand ballrooms and 34 meeting rooms reflect the resort’s roots in the mission style while integrating the latest in flexibility and technology. On-site destination management, conference services, and audiovisual teams handle all group dynamics, from business presentations to theme parties to activities at Spa La Quinta and world-class golf courses at hand. Showered in year-round sun, the resort’s 45 acres contribute endless possibilities for festivities accompanied by clear skies, majestic palms, brilliant flowers, and fragrant orange and lemon groves.

Seven distinctive restaurants, an array of upscale shops and boutiques, 23 tennis courts, 41 pools, trails for biking and hiking, and a wide variety of group excursions guarantee something to suit every delegate’s fancy. But above all, highly personalized service defines the La Quinta experience.
Planner Reviews
Average Rating: 7.29
One of the great old places. I liked the lay-out, little neighborhoods of smaller buildings and each cluster has their own pool. The new condo development on the outskirts of the property is luxurious and definitely the preferred accommodations. Rooms in the original part of the hotel were big but under-furnished. On-site restos very good with excellent innovative cuisine. Beautiful tennis garden - all services. Golf courses everywhere. It\'s a very large resort with lots of rooms spread out over a big area. You just have to make sure that is the right physical lay-out for your group. Palm Springs and Coachella Valley are bustling areas with lots to do.
Nancy Randall
Time Equities, Inc
New York, New York
September 5, 2008
Average Rating: 9.63
Excellent property, much to do and see at this historical location. Golfer's paradise and spouse-friendly.
Anonymous
July 16, 2008
Average Rating: 7.67
La Quinta is a beautiful property. There is however an issue with the a/c in the large ballrooms. It seems they never really cooled down. The food in the restaurants is great. The banquet food is so so.
Anonymous
April 1, 2008
Average Rating: 9.83
I went there on a FAM, the hotel has great rates in the off season. It is about 15-20min from Palm Springs airport. The meeting space is close to the foyer and main entrance into the hotel. The rooms are spread out amongst the hotel. There is a large outdoor space that is great for evening events under the stars.
Daniele Smith
REDC and LandAuction.com
Irvine, California
March 31, 2008
Average Rating: 9.00
Our partners still talk about "the year we went to La Quinta" as being one of the *best* meetings we've ever had. In my 15 years with the firm, I often refer to that meeting as my most successful event. Awesome property!
Laura Miller
McKenna Long & Aldridge
Atlanta, Georgia
March 30, 2008
Average Rating: 9.50
Great location for groups of 100 to 150. Food and beverage is top notch. Catering staff is the best I've worked with. Landscaping staff must work 24/7 because the grounds are incredible. Some rooms could use a little attention to detail - but overall, my favorite property. Watch for great values in off-season.
Anonymous
March 30, 2008
It is not always easy accommodating the requests of 150 advertising executives from 75 countries, but La Quinta Resort & Club met the task.
Jeanie Lund M.
Creative Marketing Services
February 4, 2008
Average Rating: 8.88
Mackenzie C.
November 26, 2007
Average Rating: 8.75
Our clients really like this resort for it's distance from the LA area and the proximity to golf. We invite many clients year over year and they all enjoy it. The staff and conference team are very helpful and accommodating. There isn't much else to do in Palm Springs if you are not at the resort or golfing. Some people really like the old style and charm. I find the hotel rooms to be a little tired and the hotel is not as nice as some of the others of it's caliber due to it's age, but the old style charm seems to really agree with our clients.
Louise B.
May 25, 2007
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Latest News
Tennis Champion Tom Gorman Returns to La Quinta Resort & PGA West(TM) as Director of Tennis
Posted Nov 21, 2008 by Elite News Team
LA QUINTA, Calif., Nov. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Tom Gorman, a world-renowned tennis player and successful Davis Cup captain, has been named Director of Tennis of the legendary La Quinta Resort & PGA West(TM) in the Palm Springs desert area.

Gorman was one of the founding tennis professionals that originally developed La Quinta Resort's award-winning tennis program in the late 1970s. Consistently ranked by Tennis Magazine as one of the "top tennis resorts in the United States," La Quinta Resort offers 23 hard and clay tennis courts, an all-star lineup of USPTA certified instructors and a fully stocked pro shop. In addition, PGA West offers 19 total courts, including four grass, thirteen hard and two clay.

"We are happy to welcome Tom 'home' to La Quinta Resort & PGA West," said Ralph Vick, managing director. "He is a true champion and his vast knowledge of all aspects of the game will propel La Quinta's award-winning tennis program to new heights."

Gorman's illustrious career began as a two-time NCAA All-American followed by 12 years competing on the ATP tour. He was a singles semi-finalist at the U.S. Open, Wimbledon, and the French Open. Tom played on the U.S. Davis Cup team for four years, including the championship team in 1972. Tom has career wins over former top-ranked Bjorn Borg and Jimmy Connors in final round tournament play.

After retiring, Tom parlayed his tennis talents into coaching and he led the U.S. Women's Wightman Cup and Federation Cup teams in 1984 and 1985. In 1986, Tom was named the U.S. Men's David Cup Captain and Coach, a position he held for eight years. During that time, he was also selected as coach of the U.S. Men's Olympic Tennis team in Seoul, Korea and Barcelona, Spain.

The highlight of coaching the Davis Cup teams was first winning the Davis Cup World Championship title in 1990 against Australia and then again in 1992 defeating Switzerland with the "Dream Team," consisting of Andre Agassi, John McEnroe, Pete Sampras and Jim Courier. In 2001, Tom and Chilean Jaime Fillol won the Senior Masters Double title at the U.S. Open.

A Seattle native, Tom graduated from Seattle University.

La Quinta Resort & Club(R) and PGA WEST(R): A Haven for Relaxation Celebrating more than 82 years, La Quinta Resort & Club, part of "The Waldorf=Astoria Collection," is a legendary resort destination that has reigned over the picturesque Palm Springs area in the city of La Quinta with grace and charm since 1926. The Hollywood hideaway is located in a spectacular setting among orange and lemon groves at the base of the majestic Santa Rosa Mountains. Guests enjoy 90 holes of championship golf on five legendary courses at the resort and PGA WEST(R); 23 tennis courts; the 23,000-square-foot Spa La Quinta(R), 41 pools and 53 hot spas; exceptional cuisine at AZUR, TWENTY 6 and Adobe Grill; and The Plaza -- two stories of shops and restaurants surrounded by flowers, waterfalls and winding paths. Many consider this a home away from home with all the comforts and modern conveniences, including high-speed Internet access and wireless Internet service throughout ballrooms, pools, cabanas and public areas. La Quinta Resort & Club is located at 49-499 Eisenhower Drive, La Quinta, California 92253. For further information and reservations, call 800.598.3828 or http://www.laquintaresort.com.