PALM SPRINGS, Calif.
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company L.L.C. unveiled The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage in the Coachella Valley this month.
Herve Humler, president and chief operating officer of The Ritz-Carlton says, “Our fourth hotel in Southern California will enliven the world-renowned Ritz-Carlton service philosophy and deliver a highly-sensory respite in Rancho Mirage that is culturally and generationally relevant, offering rich experiences for leisure and business traveler–from near or abroad.”
Two hours from Los Angeles and San Diego, the desert resort is perched on a 650-foot bluff and is enveloped by the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountain ranges overlooking the Coachella Valley. The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage has been designed in homage to Southern California’s indoor/outdoor lifestyle and it presents a spectacular sense of place and authenticity found among few luxury resorts.
Panoramic views, a pristine indigenous landscape, integrated water features, and brilliant fire and light attractions complement the resort’s 244 spacious guest rooms. Nearly all feature large patios and terraces, some with their own fire pits and views of the dramatic mountain ranges.
The 25,000-square-foot Ritz-Carlton Spa, Rancho Mirage lies at the heart of the resort’s free-standing, two-story spa lifestyle complex. The contemporary indoor/outdoor retreat features 15 opulent treatment rooms, many with private terraces, a complete fitness center movement studios, private whirlpools, rain and Vichy showers, eucalyptus-infused steam and sauna facilities, an outdoor meditation mesa, and an outdoor co-ed whirlpool with waterfall and mountain views. Signature treatments debuting this summer include a Hammock Massage and black diamond dust Rat Pack Facial for gentlemen.
Additional resort amenities include three swimming pools, 16,000 square-feet of indoor meeting space, and 15,000 square-feet of outdoor event space incorporating two lush, cliff-side lawns.
