Los Angeles Business Journal: Pechanga Resort & Casino

Set amid the rolling hills of Temecula, the inviting ambiance of Pechanga Resort & Casino is reflected in its Native American architecture, expressive water features and stonework, and most importantly, in the friendly smiles and obliging attitudes of the resort's staff.

AAA FOUR DIAMOND LUXURY

The AAA Four-Diamond-rated, 14-story resort features 522 luxurious guest rooms and suites. In-room amenities include refreshment centers, coffee service, daily newspaper, entertainment centers, high-speed Internet ports, personal safe deposit boxes, complimentary toll-free and credit card calls, and 24-hour room service. The Health Club and a fully equipped fitness center are located on the third floor adjacent to the pool and patio area complete with private cabanas.

HUGE GAMING FLOOR

Two thousand Vegas-style slots and 162 table games provide 24-hour entertainment in California's largest casino. Table games include Blackjack, Pai Gow. Let It Ride, 3-Card Poker, Mini-Baccarat and Pechanga Craps.

The High Limit Room provides players who enjoy high-stakes gaming added privacy and amenities, including a luxury lounge and an exclusive cash cage. With 56 tables, morning and afternoon tournament play and bar and food service the comfortable and well-appointed Poker Room is popular with card players of all levels.

REWARDS CLUB

Based on the level and type of games played, members of the Pechanga Players Club can earn Rewards Points that can be used for cash-back and merchandise. Earned Rewards Points also determine the level of Tiered Membership: Classic, Gold, or Platinum. In addition, a member's play earns Comp Value, which can be used at resort outlets, including the hotel, restaurants, box office, and gift shops.

TOP NOTCH ENTERTAINMENT

The star-studded list of performers appearing in the Pechanga Theater Showroom includes Julio Iglesias, Tom Jones, Wynona, The Goo-Goo Dolls, BB King, Chicago. Bill Cosby, Jerry Seinfeld, Ray Romano, and David Copperfield. Each of the theater's 1,200 seats affords an excellent view of the stage, creating an up-close and personal atmosphere. Beverage refreshments, including full bar service, are available in the foyer prior to performances and during intermissions.

Trendy ... stylish ... swank ... posh ... chic ... that's the essence of Silk, The Club, Pechanga's hot nightspot! At 28,000 square feet, the two-story club is sure to impress, with a first rate sound system, five full-service bars and discrete VIP booths with "bottle service."

The Cabaret Lounge offers full bar service and a variety of nightly entertainment, including karaoke and dancing to live bands. The rooftop Eagle's Nest. with its sweeping panoramas of the surrounding landscape and twinkling city lights, heats up on Fridays and Saturdays as the scene transforms to the Ultra Lounge for dancing and partying with the house DJ spinning all the best of the '70s. '80s and '90s.

OUTSTANDING DINING

From buffet to gourmet, dining options abound at Pechanga. For fine dining and an award winning wine list, it's the Great Oak Steakhouse; Paisano's offers fabulous fare from across the regions of Italy; at the Grotto, enjoy only the freshest sushi and seafood; Kelsey's offers an eclectic menu in a casual American bistro atmosphere: and Blazing Noodles serves a spicy pan-Asian cuisine. The all-you-can-eat buffet offers more than 80 entree selections each day, and the Pechanga Cafe is open around the clock with full menu selection. The five-station Festival of Foods offers food court variety close to the casino action.

PREMIER FUNCTION SPACE

The property's 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. The elegant 22,000-square-foot Grand Ballroom can be divided into thirds for smaller groups. Whether for business or social events, Pechanga's function space and catering services exceed expectations.

POPULAR TOURIST AREA

The easy-to-reach resort is located just off 1-15 and is only minutes from eight of Southern California's most challenging golf courses and Temecula's popular wine-growing region. Also nearby is Old Town Temecula, with numerous historical buildings and antique shops that attract more than I million visitors each year. Tee times and winery tours can be arranged through the hotel concierge.

Pechanga Resort & Casino is located at 45000 Pechanga Parkway in Temecula. For information please call (877) 711-2946 or visit our website at www.pechanga.com.