I went on a truck moving road trip to bring friends who live in the rural high desert a load of outdoor furniture and survival supplies, like firewood and a generator. After two days of packing and unpacking a 16' truck, there was no way I was going to drive back to Los Angeles the same day.
I lived in Palm Springs for 5 years but had never stopped by, much less stayed at the Morongo Casino Resort. It's recently undergone a remodel, and they are constructing an addition, so it was a good time to get a taste of the upgrades.
Rates are very reasonable starting in the $150 range for a week-day night, which includes wifi and cell reception that was much better than what my friends have in their remote location (nonexistent).
For nonsmokers, it was gratifying to find a great filtration system that took away the second hand smoke smell unless you were literally next to a smoker. There was also a very heavy armed uniformed security patrol throughout the casino that was a bit unsettling to me; I wondered why the heavy obvious presence was necessary...
The room was very pleasant, with nice subtle decor and practical touches, even if the electronics were a bit dated; the clock radio dock was for a 5th gen iPod, and no USB charger at the desk.
The large spacious workspace was nice, although I doubt many people come here to work ;)
The closet was nicely appointed, and there was a mini fridge, Keurig (which didn't work) and several small bottles of water (gratis) in the room.
The large bathroom and two person shower had a privacy screen on the bed side that lit up into flowers when the door was closed, and although there were no robes, the towels were fluffy and good sized.
The view from the 20th floor showed a nice contrast between all the offerings in the casino resort vs. what nature offered outside.
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