Los Angeles Business Journal: Pechanga Resort & Casino brings Vegas-style gaming to region: expanded

Experience the comfort and ease of holding your next meeting or business function at California's best resort and casino! Pechanga Resort & Casino offers thousands of square feet of flexible meeting space, unparalleled banquet and catering facilities, luxurious guest rooms, seven restaurants, a pool, health club and exciting gaming action, all under one roof and conveniently located just off 1-15 in beautiful wine-country Temecula.

The property's more than 40,000 square feet of meeting and convention space includes 13 breakout meeting rooms, providing the optimum setting for meetings, conferences and classroom set-ups for groups of all sizes. Attendees will appreciate the ambiance and comfort of the meeting rooms, as well as their easily accessible, quiet and private location on the second floor of the hotel tower.

The 24,000-square-foot Grand Ballroom includes a convenient loading dock and curbside drop-off/pickup--welcome amenities for tradeshow exhibitors and other large events! It can be set up for as ninny as 2,500 for a reception; 2,300 with theater-style seating; 1,600 for banquets, and 1,100 for classroom set-up. The ballroom can be divided Into thirds to meet the requirements of smaller groups.

The magnificent 1,200-seat Pechanga Theater offers an added dimension for planners desiring stadium style seating with full stage, lighting and sound production capabilities.

Hummingbird Hall teleconference center provides 118 seats, each with an unobstructed view of a large stage and video screen. Full state-of-the-art audio/video and telecommunications equipment are available, allowing special presentations and remote links to network off-site members into the meetings.

Attractive and inviting hospitality suites are available for meetings and social events, and the rooftop Eagle's View Ballroom, with its sweeping views of the Temecula Valley, Is perfect for wedding receptions, special events and parties.

Superior catering and banquet services include distinctive breakfast, luncheon, dinner, hors d'oeuvre and appetizer menus as well as specialties for any occasion. The friendly and experienced banquet and catering staff has a proven track record of providing the ultimate in service for meetings, press conferences, trade shows, parties, receptions and weddings. Holding an event at Pechanga Resort & Casino means no problems for planners!

As California's only AAA four-diamond resort and casino, Pechanga features 438 elegantly appointed guest rooms and 84 suites, most with sweeping views of the surrounding landscape. These rooms were designed to provide a feeling of comfort and luxury, combined with the convenience of in-room amenities. Guests will find refreshment centers, coffee service, daily newspaper, entertainment centers, hi-speed Internet ports, personal safety deposit boxes, complimentary toll-free and credit card calls and--of course--24-hour in-room dining service. The health club and fitness center are located on the third floor adjacent to the pool and patio area.

Competitive corporate and group rates are available for overnight accommodations in conjunction with meetings and events.

A step out of the conference setting into the resort's exciting gaming action puts guests in a bright and inviting 88,000-square-foot casino equipped with a unique "clean-air" air filtration system. There are 2,000 slots and 86 table games, including Blackjack, Pai Gow, Let It Ride, Three-Card Poker and Mini-Baccarat. More than one quarter of Pechanga's gaining area is designated nonsmoking.

Dining options abound with seven great places to. eat. Guests may choose from three fine-dining establishments: The Great Oak Steakhouse; Paisano's Italian; and The Grotto Seafood. Other choices are the all-you-can-eat Pechanga Buffet; the pan-Asian cuisine of Blazing Noodles; the 24-hour Pechanga Cafe; or The Snack Bar.

The unique attributes of the Temecula Valley await beyond the doors of Pechanga. The area offers an eclectic mix of activities for individuals, couples and families. Pechanga lies within minutes of 10 championship golf courses, 20 award-winning wineries and historic Old Town Temecula.

Pechanga Resort & Casino is located at 45000 Pechanga Parkway in Temecula. For information on meetings, conventions or corporate rates, call toll free (877) 711-MEET (6338).