Hotels in Indian Country

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1 Hotels in Indian Country Hotel facilities add another dimension to gaming properties, including comfortable surroundings in which guests can enjoy a lengthier stay to add to the overall gaming experience. In Part IV of a series, Indian Gaming magazine takes a closer look at six hotels in Indian Country and the exciting amenities they offer Chumash Casino Resort Hotel & Hotel Corque Chumash Casino Resort - Santa Ynez, CA / Hotel Corque - Solvang, CA Year Chumash Hotel Opened: 2004 Number of Rooms: 106 (17 suites) Year Hotel Corque Opened: 2009 Number of Rooms: 122 (18 suites) Located in Santa Barbara County s wine country, the Chumash Casino Resort Hotel offers visitors the ultimate escape. From the moment guests step into the lavish lobby they can expect to experience a level of luxury and personal service that will continue throughout their stay. The Chumash Casino Resort Hotel boasts 106 spacious guestrooms, including 17 elegant suites. It s easy to see why the Chumash Casino Resort has received the prestigious AAA Four Diamond rating every year since its grand opening in Beautiful furnishings, high-thread count linens, goose down comforters and superior room service await every guest. Amenities include a flat-screen television, cable and pay-per-view movies, highspeed Internet and a business center. The Chumash Casino Resort Hotel is also home to the only full-service spa in the Santa Ynez Valley. A heated outdoor pool and fitness center are also available. Guests are only steps away from the main attraction, the Chumash Casino Resort s gaming floor which features 2,000 slot machines and exciting table games. If you re looking for an enriching and relaxing wine country getaway look no further than Hotel Corque, also owned by the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians. Hotel Corque From its elegant yet rustic design to its warm and professional hotel staff, the beauty of the wine country can be seen and felt throughout this luxury boutique hotel which features 122 guestrooms, including 18 specialty suites and a luxurious 1,200 sq. ft. Chairman s Suite. Each room features hand-picked accents, custom-designed furnishings and spacious baths. Egyptian cotton sheets and plush robes are included in every room. Amenities include high-speed Internet access, a flat screen television, ipod docking station, business center and room service. Guests can also unwind at an outdoor heated pool. Hotel Corque offers more than 7,500 sq. ft. of meeting space and a ballroom that comfortably accommodates up to 450 people. To experience the region s wines and freshest farm-to-table cuisine, head next door to Hotel Corque s sister property Root 246, led by celebrity chef Bradley Ogden. Complimentary shuttle service is offered to and from the Chumash Casino Resort. Chumash Casino Resort Hotel 56 Indian Gaming May 2011

2 Fantasy Springs Resort Casino Indio, CA Year Hotel Opened: 2005 Number of Rooms: 250 (11 suites) Located in the Palm Springs, CA area, Fantasy Springs Resort Casino offers everything you need for a quick, fun-filled getaway or a complete destination vacation. Fantasy Springs offers 250-luxury rooms and suites, with spectacular mountain views or overlooking the oasis-like pool and sundeck below. Each hotel room and suite has recently been reappointed with all new, high thread count linens, down comforters and duvet covers, LCD flat screen televisions and modern furniture. The hotel rooms are four-star caliber with comfort amenities for both leisure and business travelers. Every Fantasy Springs guest has access to the oversized pool and sundeck, as well as the state-of-the-art fitness center filled with cardio, weight training machines and free weights. The hotel provides concierge services for your entertainment wishes and pecial requests, plus the comfort of room service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Fantasy Springs features seven restaurants to satisfy every guest s tastes. For fine dining, make a reservation at The Bistro. Its chefs specialize in gourmet yet creative seafood dishes, USDA prime steaks and sushi. Stop into POM for modern and casual dining for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Savor the flavors of the world s largest continent at JOY Asian Cuisine. Lique serves up luscious ice cream treats and burger in a diner setting. The Pizza Kitchen and Starbucks Café serve quick meals and java fixes so guests get back to the casino and entertainment action. The Fresh Grill Buffet provides an array of international selections made to order for lunch, dinner and Sunday Brunch. Championship golf is just steps outside of the Fantasy Springs hotel at its Eagle Falls Golf Courses, rated one of the best public courses in the Palm Springs area. Bowling anyone? The Fantasy Lanes Bowling Center offers fun at its 24 lanes. Inside the casino, take your pick of 2,000 slots and video poker machines, 40 table games and a 600-seat bingo pavilion. See A-list entertainers in the Special Events Center and free concerts every Saturday night in the Rock Yard. Many special hotel packages are also available at Fantasy Springs to offer even more value for your destination dollar. Partner your stay with time on the golf course, wine tasting events, concerts and more. May 2011 Indian Gaming 57

3 Paragon Hotel Paragon Casino Resort - Marksville, LA Year Opened: Paragon Hotel Atrium Tower Number of Rooms: 531 (77 suites) The hotel at Paragon Casino Resort is where many find their happy place. Centrally located in the heart of Louisiana, this luxurious resort offers guests pure, uninterrupted relaxation and comfort. Owned and operated by the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana, a new level of style is what you will experience when you stay in one of our 531 newly upgraded rooms. The Paragon Hotel has three distinct towers, the Atrium Tower, South Tower and North Tower, which all offer their own unique features. Adorned with a soaring bayou theme, complete with live alligators, the eight-story Atrium Tower offers a mix of upscale suites and regular guest rooms, most featuring private balconies overlooking the alligators. Rooms also include flat screen TVs, refrigerators, complimentary refreshments and best of all, total bliss. The Atrium Tower features one of our top luxury suites which includes a pool table, two bedrooms, living lounge area, dining table, fireplace, fullystocked wet bar, two balconies overlooking the entire atrium, kitchen/pantry area, laptop and the ultimate amenity TVs in the bathroom mirrors! As an added amenity for guests, we offer indoor and outdoor pools, hot tubs and a 24-hour fitness facility with state-of-the-art equipment just steps away from your hotel room. The Quiz Quiz Tropical Pool and Oasis features a breathtaking waterfall, swim-up bar and outside sundeck for sunbathing. A full service, two-level concierge lounge is available to guests at the top of the atrium tower. Paragon recently invested over three million dollars into renovations of 214 rooms in the South Tower. The South Tower s corridor received new carpet, paint and wallpaper, and enhanced lighting. Doors were added onto the vending machine rooms in order to cut back on the noise levels and increase the comfort of guests. Room renovations include new carpet and curtains, a fresh ceiling finish and coat of paint, wallpaper in the bathrooms, improved room lighting, 37-inch flat screen TVs, microwaves, refrigerators, safes, desks with a computer chair, desk lamps with Internet port, wireless Internet access and new artwork inspired by Tunica-Biloxi culture. The new and improved South Tower offers enhanced comfort and is closest tower to the gaming floor. Finally, the North Tower is a similar to a honeymoon paradise. Each room features separate Jacuzzi tubs, new soft pillow top mattresses and linens and fluffy new pillows. Hotel guests can also enjoy first-run movies at the Paragon Cinema and relaxation at our full service spa and salon, Spa La Vie one of the largest spa resorts in Louisiana. 58 Indian Gaming May 2011

4 Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort Suquamish, WA Year Hotel Opened: 2006 Number of Rooms: 85 (10 suites, 3 beach houses) Perched on a wooded bluff overlooking the Puget Sound, Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort offers the quintessential Northwest getaway. Pampering guests with rustic elegance and a wide array of luxurious amenities, the resort features a waterfront hotel, full-service spa, high-tech meeting spaces and the excitement of casino nightlife. In keeping with the vision of the Suquamish people and Chief Seattle, the resort and surrounding area are a celebration of Northwest Native American culture and tradition. Signature Suquamish dishes, including cedar-planked salmon, are a mainstay at the resort s elegant Cedar Steakhouse and Longhouse Buffet. Salish artwork and historical images are also featured throughout the property where guests can learn about the distinct history and culture of the Suquamish Tribe. The 85-room boutique waterfront resort features ten suites including the spacious Chief Seattle Suite and the rooftop garden Weaver Suite. A fullservice bar and great room is available to all guests on the first floor with a large, double-sided fireplace. A zero-entry pool, adorned with sculptured rockery, hot tub and exercise rooms are also accessible to guests year round. In addition to the hotel rooms and suites, Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort also owns and provides accommodations at three waterfront homes near the resort including a two bedroom beach house, the elegant Saltair Cottage and a cabin where visitors can enjoy the amenities of the resort with added privacy and scenic views. The resort s Angeline Spa, named after Chief Seattle s daughter Princess Angeline, offers relaxation and rejuvenation with a number of pampering services including signature basalt stone massages, nourishing body wraps, facial and pedicures. The spa also features a Vichy shower, crafted out of teak wood from Australia. Meeting spaces at the hotel include the Chief Kitsap room and the Chief Chico rooms. Both are equipped with high-tech presentation capabilities including cordless microphones, audio and video systems. Banquet services are also available for each room. May 2011 Indian Gaming 59

5 Ute Mountain Casino Hotel & Resort Towaoc, CO Year Hotel Opened: 1992 Number of Rooms: 90 (8 suites) Nestled in a valley located between the majestic Ute Mountain and the soaring cliffs of the Mesa Verde lies the Ute Mountain Casino and Resort, offering travelers and local residents great food, fun and a relaxing atmosphere. The Nativethemed hotel at the resort offers 90 comfortable rooms with coffeemakers, free Wi-Fi, free guest parking and access to the relaxing, heated atrium swimming pool, a hot tub, Swedish sauna and the fitness center that contains a treadmill, stationary bikes and a multi-station weight machine. Dining is available at Kuchu s restaurant, featuring southwestern inspired dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Kuchu s also offers a buffet with nightly specials and a breakfast buffet on the weekends. The Friday seafood buffet is the largest in the area. Also adjacent to the resort is the Sleeping Ute RV Park with 65 spaces and the Ute Travel Center offering fuel and groceries. The Ute Mountain Casino and Resort is the perfect base for guests to who want to explore the natural beauty of the Four Corners area. Mesa Verde National Park, Ute Mountain Tribal Park, Canyon Lands National Park, Monument Valley and the San Juan Mountains are all a short drive away and considered by many to be among the most scenic areas in the U.S. Four mini-suites each include a twoperson whirlpool tub and four full suites contain king-sized sleigh beds and spacious seating areas. All of the rooms also have individual balconies with views of the mountain to the west or the mesas to the east. Any guest with a Ute Mountain Gold Club card will receive a special room rate of $55 for a standard room. Across the rotunda lobby from the hotel, guests may choose to enjoy 800 of the latest and hottest slots, (including a non-smoking slot floor), blackjack, roulette, craps and live poker in the area s first casino and one of only two Native casinos in Colorado. 60 Indian Gaming May 2011

6 Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino Chandler, AZ Year Hotel Opened: 2009 Number of Rooms: 242 (20 suites) Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino is a tranquil and modern facility nestled in the beautiful deserts of the Gila River Indian Community just outside of Chandler, Arizona. This new hotel and casino was opened in October of 2009 and has quickly earned a reputation as Arizona s premier Las Vegas-style casino. The 10 story, 242 room hotel including 20 suites has a wide range of amenities including 12,000 sq. ft. of banquet space, eight restaurants including Arizona s only Shula s Steak House, 4 lounges, AiRIA nightclub, a fitness center and a 1,400 seat showroom. The hotel rooms are tastefully appointed with modern décor and extensive amenities including: flat screen televisions, pillow-top mattresses and free wi-fi and media hubs. All of our rooms include a king-size bed or two double beds and suites are available for those who wish to indulge in luxury. Once you are settled in your plush accommodations, we invite you to take a break from the heat in our large outdoor pool. Cabanas are available for rent and the poolside bar service will tempt you with some of Arizona s most exotic libations. Don t get too relaxed by the picturesque desert setting though, because when the sun goes down, Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino really heats up. Reserve your vacation experience, get tickets to one of the property s popular shows, and check out all the hottest action in one location at the newest AAA Four Diamond Hotel in the Valley. The popular hotel was recently awarded the esteemed AAA Four Diamond Award based on exemplary service, amenities and decor. The AAA Four Diamond Rating is one of the most exclusive honors offered in the hotel industry with only three percent of hotels surveyed by AAA receiving this exalted status. Visit Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino and experience this beautiful Four Diamond property for yourself. May 2011 Indian Gaming 61