Hotwire Hotel: 4* Palm Springs (Rancho Mirage) Westin Villas

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Thanks to this web site targeting this hotel was a breeze :) (Amenities were a spot on match). Hotwire was also offering a 4* Resort in the Palm Desert - La Quinta area (Resort, Fitness, Pool, Restaurant, Business Center, High Speed Internet, Golf, Tennis) for only $73... which would very likely seem to be the Hyatt Grand Champions Resort & Spa (according to the amenities and area compared to the hotel list on this web site). It was a tought choice, but we really wanted the Westin Villas due to it being a 1BR condo (a little privacy from the kids!), and it has in-room laundry, which is a BIG plus on the last leg of a 20-day road trip.

Another plus is that this is one of the few resorts that DON'T charge a "resort fee" (called to confirm).

In any case we're thrilled with the win. We're saving $51.30/night over the best rate we found elsewhere and it's exactly how we wanted to end the trip! Didn't bother with Priceline on this one as I had my heart set on this Hotel, and given the amenities it was nearly assured that this was the one I was going to be assigned through Hotwire. NOTE: This is a sister property to the Westin Mission Hills Resort (which is the Hotel), they share facilities (pools, spa, etc.).

Condo: Westin Mission Hills Villas (4*)

71777 Dinah Shore Drive

Rancho Mirage, California 92270

(760) 202-6228

Check-in date: Mon, Jul 2, 2007

Check-out date: Thu, Jul 5, 2007

2 Adults, 2 Children

Condo

PricePerNight: $109.00 x 3 nights

Taxes/Fees: $40.63

Total: $367.63

Amenities: 1-Bedroom Suite, Fully-equipped Kitchen, Free Parking, Daily Housekeeping, Air Conditioning,

In-Room Laundry, Children's Activity Program (these are the ones listed along with the offer price... if you click onto the property description it then goes on to add the following):

Fitness Center, Pool(s), Restaurant(s), 24-hour Front Desk, Laundry Facilities, High-speed Internet Access,

Golf Nearby, Tennis Nearby, Spa Services, Boutique Hotel, Kitchenette.

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Glad it went as you expected and the board was able to help.

Enjoy your trip.