Coachella Valley hotels provide shelter for wildfire evacuees
Several local hotels are extending discounted rates to fire evacuees.
Infusion Beach Club, located in Palm Springs, is offering a low-rate option to those displaced by the wildfire.
Infusion Beach Club
Cherie Walters, Infusion Beach Club's general manager, said about 5 evacuees have checked into the hotel.
"The others didn't want to go to Los Angeles. Everybody's going to be there the hustle and bustle," Walters said. "If you're going to be away you might as well be in Palm Springs."
Agua Caliente Casino Rancho Mirage
Agua Caliente Casino Rancho Mirage is offering evacuated families off-market pricing on accommodations.
David Heath, assistant general manager, said a block of rooms from the retail inventory is being set aside for residents displaced by these wild fires.
"For the people that are affected in the Running Springs, Lake Arrowhead and surrounding areas in response to those fires," Heath said.
He said people evacuating in these areas can call 1-800-854-1279 for reservations and that rooms are available on a first come first serve basis.
Holiday Inn Express Palm Desert
In a statement to News Channel 3, Holiday Inn Express Palm Desert's Craig Gilmore, general manager, said:
"The Holiday Inn Express Palm Desert is providing support and discounts for those displaced by the local wildfires. The staff is here to help in any way possible those that have been forced to leave their homes. We understand what a stressful situation this is, and we are here to help. As a pet friendly hotel, we can accommodate all family members with amenities such as flexible cancellations, hot breakfast, internet, ample oversized parking, and even a fitness center and pool to help relax and normalize their stay to their daily life. Discounts are available for both short and long stay, please call us at 760-340-4303 and allow us to help make your stay easy and safe."
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