The Pechanga Casino and Resort in southern California lies about an hour north of San Diego, and consists of a casino, a hotel with guestrooms and suites, four gourmet dining rooms, four additional eateries, a health and wellness spa and a golf course. Visitors who come for the gaming and the floor shows don't always want to stay in the upscale resort itself, but they have convenient options for less expensive accommodations just outside the Pechanga complex.
Motel 6 Temecula-Rancho California, about four miles from the Pechanga Casino, provides inexpensive lodging for gamers. The motel allows well-behaved pets and has an outdoor pool. Walk a tenth of a mile to Denny's for breakfast any time of day. Enjoy short-order meals, plate dinners and soda fountain favorites in the old diner tradition. Visit the Temecula Wine and Beer Garden, where you can socialize and enjoy a hot dog, a beverage of choice and a live band on Thursdays through Sundays.
The Ramada Old Town Temecula has few frills, making it an economical choice for gamers and visitors to the entertainment center. This Ramada has an outdoor pool and hot tub, and a breakfast room for enjoying the free continental breakfast. Take advantage of the small meeting room if you need to gather 18 to 35 of your co-workers in a class or auditorium setting. When you stay at Ramada Old Town Temecula, you can explore the downtown area with its boutiques, shops and eateries. Discover the charm of the local wineries by visiting Alex's Red Barn Winery.
The Rodeway Inn Temecula offers large guestrooms with queen or king beds plus a small refrigerator and complimentary high-speed wireless Internet. A pastry-and-cereal breakfast with a morning beverage is free. Take a morning swim in the outdoor pool before heading to the gaming tables, and then relax in the hot tub after a fun-filled day. For Country-Western excitement, stop by the Temecula Stampede, where you will find country music, dancing and an eatery called Cowboy Kitchen, serving home-style plate dinners, burgers, sandwiches, pizza and lots of snack foods.
Embassy Suites Temecula Valley Wine Country Hotel offers suite-only accommodations, with microwaves and a mini refrigerator in each unit and either a king bed or two double beds. A step above the usual continental breakfast, your morning meal at Embassy Suites includes omelets and French toast. Have lunch or dinner in the Harvest Café and Lounge, and for a late afternoon pick-me-up, enjoy the Manager's Reception that features snacks and a refreshing cocktail. If you are looking for comfort foods, dine out at Marie Callender's and sample one of its pot pies, or have turkey and dressing, artichoke and mushroom dressing or soup with cornbread.
