Christopher Brown

Review of Resort at Squaw Creek by Desti...

We took a weekend getaway with our teenage son thi...

We took a weekend getaway with our teenage son this weekend and this was our first stay at this property and they did an amazing job. We stayed at the Ritz-Carlton 2 weekends prior for our anniversary and this property blew the Ritz out of the water on nearly every level - service, food, amenities - with COVD restrictions in place.

They had all the expected precautions in place for the current COVID environment, but handled everything very well. While the nicer restaurant was closed, the rest of the resort was open and welcoming.

Check-in was easy and our room was nice. They had a label across the door "certifying" the cleanliness of the room. It was a nice touch, but probably more marketing to put people at ease than anything.

We had a 1-bedroom fireplace suite. The room was nice and well laid out, albeit small. Having a kitchenette, dining table and living room would be great for an extended stay - we were only there 3 days.

We booked a pool cabana for Saturday and Sam Brown, our cabana attendant was awesome. Even though her section ended up being the other side of the pool from us, she never missed a beat and took great care of us.

They had a decent menu poolside and a great menu at the restaurant that was open. Staff was abundant, friendly and ready to serve the guests. Contrast this with our experience at the Ritz 2-weeks prior - ridiculously limited menu for the level of resort, limited staffing with nearly zero guest interaction and care for service that the Ritz is known for worldwide. Oh and Squaw Creek was at a lower price.

As a travel photographer/blogger, the landscape around the resort is amazing. You just can't beat Squaw Valley. I came away with ton's of great shots.

Resort at Squaw Creek, thank you for a great weekend. I know the current restrictions make operations tough, but you guys are handling it brilliantly. We will be back.