Sanctuary Resort & Spa

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My husband and I get out to Desert Hot Springs about once a month. We have tried the other Hotels or "Resorts" in the area. I have seen the bad reviews for this hotel, Sanctuary. I took a chance, as we have driven by, and noticed that they were doing remodeling. I walked into the lobby, and I was suprised. The floors are beautiful dark wood, it us minimal as far as furnishings but what is in place is VERY nice, and Clean. They are not opening the restaurant, nor the tavern, i belive the hotel is between owners so the current owner is not going that far. I did not get like a map of the property, just a verbal of what our room number was and directions. I actually had to go back in and ask for the room number again, as i was so pleased to tell my hubby that the lobby was nice, and the man behind the counter was super nice, and spoke clear engligh. GREAT! So we parked, walked through, most of the rooms have french doors that open to the pool, which is gated. it was almost dark, but well lit. Our room was tucked away and did not have the French doors. I kind of felt bummed. The room was pained bright yellow, but still not annoyingly bright. the counter was granit and the bed large and soft. the TV was in a cabinet and nice condition. it is not a flat screen but whatever, im not there to watch tv right? There was a balcony with a table and chairs, looking at the back parking lot. the air conditioner is in the wall, and newly installed, but super nice with a remote control for us lazy hot or cold people. :o). I was curious about the other rooms, with the french doors, so my hubby went and inquired about them, the man at the desk gave him 3 keys to see if maybe we wanted to switch. VERY NICE of him. We looked, each room is painted a different color, all nice new furnishings, pretty lamps and nice chairs, plenty of pillows, etc. the interesting thing about these "French Door" rooms, is you think you are opening to a balcony, but its a locked door, that has a room with a pri