By Terry Ross

All-suite hotels for vacation travelers have gained in popularity over the past few years and in the Palm Springs Valley the Homewood Suites—Palm Desert is gathering a reputation as one of the most accommodating such destinations for visitors coming to this Southern California golf Mecca.

With every room beautifully appointed, easy access to the more than 100 courses in the area, complimentary breakfast and evening happy hour, visitors feel right at home in this hotel that is part of the Hilton family.

The Homewood Suites Palm Desert has also developed a number of excellent packages for both golfers and non-players during the brilliant warm winter days in the desert.

The Classic Club, which has hosted the Bob Hope Classic on the PGA Tour and remains one of the most-high-acclaimed courses in the area, is featured in the Homewood Suites Classic Package with golf for one or two players at The Classic Club and a one bedroom King Suite. One of the advantages here is that the course is just across the I-10 freeway from the hotel—about a three minute drive.

For a different feel at one of the area’s semi-private courses, the Rancho Mirage Country Club Package features a course with mature, tree lined fairways, subtle undulations, and perfect year round playing conditions, plus views of the entire Coachella Valley and the snow capped peaks of the San Jacinto Mountains from the elevated tees. Included with the golf for one or two players is a one bedroom King Suite.

For the more adventurous looking for a different way to sightsee, the Up, Up, Up and Away Package includes two adult tickets for a balloon ride over the valley with one night stay in a studio king suite or a one bedroom king suite.  For those looking to stay a little more grounded, the Desert Adventure Jeep Tour Package includes two adult tickets for Jeep Tour with one night stay in a one bedroom king room.

Great seasonal rates are available at this hotel that features not only beautifully appointed full suites, but also include a kitchen, dishwasher, full-size refrigerator, dining table/ workstation, high speed internet capability, two televisions and a luxurious feel with all the finer appointments. Studio, one bedroom and two-bedroom suites are available for family stays, and the pool, Jacuzzi and fitness areas provide all of the comforts of home. The Homewood Suites Palm Desert is also a pet friendly hotel and their efficient, courteous staff is very accommodating. There is even a complimentary grocery story shopping service available.

In the mornings, a complimentary hot buffet breakfast is served in the lobby seven days a week, and from Monday through Thursday there is a complimentary reception in the evening that features a light meal and beverages-- including wine and beer.

Thursday’s are BBQ night with some great offerings from the kitchen at Harry’s Oklahoma Style BBQ in La Quinta.  All of this is included at no cost for guests at the Homewood Suites.

Located on Cook Street near the I-10 Highway and just across from the Cal State San Bernardino and University of California Riverside campuses in Palm Desert, the Homewood Suites Palm Desert is perfectly situated in the middle of dozens of world-class golf courses.

For seasonal pricing and more information and details on the many golf packages available, call Eric at (760-601-1607) or www.palmdesert.homewoodsuites.com