# Bear Springs Hotel - Your Gateway To A San Manuel Casino Getaway *By James Hills — Updated August 2019* In the past few years, it seems like virtually every casino in Southern California has transformed from a gambling hall to a full-on "Vegas-style Resort". Ironically, one of the largest casinos in the country, San Manuel Casino is among the last to embrace this trend (though they have their own hotel resort opening next year). Instead, they have what superficially seems like just another business hotel set in a commercial development. Looks can be deceiving though and Bear Springs Hotel is a fabulous property for anyone looking for a guy weekend getaway where they can do off-roading during the day and hit the tables at night.  We stayed here the night before the opening of San Manuel Casino's [The Vault high-roller lounge](index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2366:living-the-high-stakes-life-at-san-manuel-casino-the-vault&catid=23) as guests of the casino. It's a completely different experience than every other casino hotel that I've stayed at - but I really liked it. Aside from the 10-minute shuttle ride to the casino itself, it was almost like one of those private boutique hotels that I love to stay at on the strip. ### Ten Reasons Why Guys Love a Viking River Cruises Rhine Getaway ManTripping: Men's Travel and Lifestyle Blog for busy men who love to travel. ManTripping [Read More](https://ads.flowmediamarketing.com/go/HqAbNaEkW7Ukd57Frvu6bg.1476) ### Kuwait Travel Guide: What to See and Do On Your Next Guys Trip Men's guide to Kuwait: Authentic Middle Eastern culture without Dubai crowds. Experience desert adventures, Islamic heritage, and Persian Gulf fishing. Perfect for professionals seeking genuine Gulf experiences. 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[Bear Springs Hotel](https://www.bearspringshotel.com/) originally opened just over a decade ago as a Hampton Inn but in 2018 it was completely renovated and reopened as a 105-room boutique hotel focused on service and quality. It includes a fabulous restaurant where I had one of the best ribeyes outside of a high-end steakhouse and everything else I ordered was of similar quality. Along with the Bistro is a nice outdoor pool area and gym facility. While most people probably don't worry about it as much as I do - I want to also give a special shoutout that the Internet was extremely fast and reliable here too. In my case, perfect for getting work done ... but also good for streaming. ## Man Gear Pick of the Month September's Pick Amazon (affiliate) ### LiberNovo Maxis Electric Big and Tall Ergonomic Office Chair, Graphite 52cm Why we picked it: a grill you can actually carry to the campsite, the tailgate or the cabin without borrowing a truck. 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