Location. The Hyatt Grand Champions Resort, Villas and Spa is set on 45 acres beneath the Santa Rosa Mountains in Indian Wells, Calif. The hotel is two miles from the El Paseo shopping and entertainment district. Complimentary shuttle services run to El Paseo.

Hotel Features. The open air kitchen of Lantana features contemporary California cuisine. The Pianissimo Lounge offers live entertainment and signature cocktails. For health conscious travelers, the resort provides the Agua Serena Spa, where specialists utilize progressive methods of massage therapy and full body remedies. Outdoor pools include a cold plunge pool, a waterslide and an adults only pool with private rental cabanas. Tennis facilities offer instruction, courts, tournaments and a pro shop. Yoga and water aerobics classes are available at the fitness center. A popular place to hold conferences, the Hyatt Grand Champions Resort, Villas and Spa offers more than 88,000 square feet of multi faceted meeting space including an outdoor gazebo.

Guestrooms. The hotel's 530 guestrooms contain desert tones, contemporary lounge furniture and private balconies with garden, mountain, golf course or pool views. Refrigerators and coffeemakers are available. Bathrooms amenities offer marble baths and bathrobes. Wireless Internet access and laptop compatible, in room safes are provided.

Expert Tip. Featured in "100 Best Spas of the World" list, the Medical and Skin Spa at Agua Serena is staffed with trained specialists who perform cosmetic services including laser hair removal and Botox treatments in a 30,000 square foot European facility with 23 treatment rooms.