Location: Palm Desert
Top Hotels in Palm Desert
- 1. HOTEL PASEO, Autograph Collection
- 2. JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa
- 3. Best Western Plus Palm Desert Resort
- 4. Embarc Palm Desert
- 5. HOTEL PASEO, Autograph Collection
- 6. Marriott's Desert Springs Villas I
- 7. Hampton Inn & Suites Palm Desert
- 8. The Inn at Deep Canyon
- 9. Homewood Suites by Hilton Palm Desert
- 10. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Palm Desert - Millennium, an IHG Hotel
Top Things to do in Palm Desert
- 1. Living Desert Zoo & Gardens
- 2. Sunnylands
- 3. Indian Wells Tennis Garden
- 4. Palm Springs Art Museum in Palm Desert
- 5. Indian Wells Golf Club
- 6. Children's Discovery Museum
- 7. El Paseo Shopping District
- 8. The Nest
- 9. Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center
- 10. The City of Rancho Mirage Public Library
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Relax and sight-see in this southern Californian oasis. Located in the center of the Coachella Valley, Palm Desert is a vibrant city featuring top notch resorts, world class golfing, shopping, and entertainment that appeals to many types of consumers. Hike, bike or ride horseback through the desert trails. Or, soak in some culture with seasonal festivals, stylish art galleries, and a thriving music and nightlife scene.
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1. HOTEL PASEO, Autograph Collection
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 217 reviews
Love this property!
Reviewed By wendykzI have stayed here on a few occasions. The property is always clean, staff is amazing and so close to fun restaurants and great shopping. The Restaurant on the property Larkspur Grill is amazinggg! The beds are so comfortable and the AC works great in the rooms. I am already booked for my next visit. Thanks Hotel Paseo for another amazing stay.
2. JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa
Overall Ratings
4 based on 2860 reviews
Escape to your go-to desert playground at JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa. From the moment you approach the palm-lined path leading to our resort in Palm Desert, California, the excitement begins. Our luxury hotel near Palm Springs has it all, including an active lobby complete with gondolas and meandering waterways, six restaurants serving everything from fresh sushi to locally sourced culinary delights, two championship golf courses, and spacious guest rooms. After an exhilarating day of playing and exploring, you may recharge at Spa Desert Springs, or soak up the sun at any of our four pools with gorgeous views of the nearby mountains. Adding to your options are an onsite fitness center, extensive tennis center and volleyball courts, and a nearby jogging path. JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa also features 210,000 square feet of dazzling event space for weddings and conferences. Play in style, experience our resort today!
Amazing staff and service, but not the luxury experience expected from a "JW Resort & Spa"
Reviewed By dummptyhummptyMany of the other reviewers seem to have similar feelings and experiences and I should have made more of an effort to review them before booking. We choose this property to celebrate our anniversary having heard about it from a co-worker. Hearing the "JW" name and "Resort and Spa" we naturally had high expectations. This property's strong points are: friendly staff, above average customer service, good food and multiple pools. Unfortunately it suffers from lack of attention to maintenance and upkeep and a non-luxury environment. It's probably geared more towards business conferences, families or those looking for a Vegas weekend without leaving California. There are various onsite activities, including a golf course which some may enjoy. Arrival & Check In When arriving at the valet, we were greeted by the smell of cigarette smoke. Smoking is allowed right in front of the entrance doors which you have to walk through to enter the lobby. Raymond from the front desk was friendly, personable and pointed out some of the interesting things to do and see around the property. He definitely set the tone for the property's customer service. Being recent Bonvoy Platinum members we were excited to see what new perks we'd recieve for our loyalty. While we did receive an "upgraded" room with a pool view, we'd normally receive that just by asking. There was no effort made to upgrade us to the "best available" room as stated in the Bonvoy terms and conditions. While the wording gives each property an out, we were hoping for more. The Room: We had three different rooms during our stay (we were credited for our troubles). The first was missing the couch and bathtub. While listed as included when booking, we later found are not in all rooms. The second room's AC, still being a top floor room, was unable to keep the room at a comfortable temperature. As the week got hotter, we requested a new room. We noticed that the third room (not on the top floor) felt bigger due to the way the ceiling was designed. We also had "extra" pieces of furniture (bench in front of the bed and footrest for the couch) which made the room feel slightly more high end. The rooms aren't bad, but not luxury and not what I'd expect at a JW. They remind me of what you'd find at a standard Marriott. The furniture was a little bland and the white textured walls cheapened the room's feel. The bathrooms were nice, with tile floors, but the shower toilet arrangement was awkward. Most of my recent stays have had rooms with larger TVs and the ability to stream content from our phones. The TVs here are on the smaller size for 2022 and we were surprised at being unable to stream our own content from our phones. Dinning: One Bonvoy benefit I couldn’t wait to use was the free breakfast! Each property can define what "breakfast" consists of. Here it was a "cold" continental breakfast: pastries, yogurt, oatmeal, cereal, yogurt and juice. We could unlock bacon and waffles for an extra $10. Having had some good, free continental breakfasts at cheaper hotels this felt like cost cutting. Shockingly our free breakfast would have normally cost $40! There is an on-site Starbucks and we took advantage of that instead. The rest of our meals tasted great, but were on the expensive side. Our favorites were the Sushi at Aquifer and the room service pizza! Pool: This and the grounds in general are the redeeming parts of the property. There are two large pools, a lap pool and multiple hot tubs. Some of the lounge chairs required a $75 deposit, but during the week there were enough free ones to not be an issue. Aside from being slightly worn and dirty, they did their job. Bianca, our poolside server, was very friendly and checked on us often. While there’s a sign about using headphones for personal music, it wasn’t being enforced and multiple groups were competing for the loudest music award. On Fridays and Saturdays the pool has a club type atmosphere which was fun! Just make sure to get there early and secure a spot! Security was checking bags for glass and outside alcohol, but didn’t seem to mind our snacks. Wristbands were required (on the weekends) and since we didn’t receive then at check in, I had to run to the front desk while they let the rest of our group into the pool area. There were various issues with the sound, two areas of the pool playing different music and once that was fixed, one side kept cutting out. This was eventually resolved, but many of the guests around us noticed it as well. The weekend was busier and we didn’t receive the same quality of service, having to frequently search for someone to order from. Spa: The spa facility was nice, but the staff were either new or were not well trained in fostering a relaxing environment. Unlike other spas where the staff will quietly find you, our name was yelled from across the room. We booked the Revive Room which gave us an extra hour to enjoy a private hot tub, romantic candles, fruit and champagne after our massages. We did have to remind them to turn on the relaxing music and I felt that my massage was rushed-as if she was just going through the motions. The spa pool was relaxing and Tim took excellent care of everyone there. It's too bad that they no longer off free Spa pool access as a Bonvoy perk. While not our worst stay, it wasn't the luxury, relaxing stay we expected. We love the area and it would have been great to find a place to return to time after time. Unfortunately, this isn't the one for us.
3. Best Western Plus Palm Desert Resort
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1167 reviews
At the Best Western Plus Palm Desert Resort you're sure to find that little something extra. With our modern amenities and thoughtful design, the Best Western Plus Palm Desert Resort will stand out among other hotels in Palm Desert,CA. For the business traveler, a spacious work desk and free internet access are included in all our guest rooms to ensure you don't miss a beat while you're away from the office. For extended stays, each room provides a convenient in-room mini fridge that is ideal for drinks and snacks. We also have an in-house fitness room, so you can keep up your workout routine while you're on the road. As always, the Best Western Plus Palm Desert Resort will provide you with the superior customer service that you are used to at Best Western® Hotels & Resorts.
Worst Western Is More Like It!
Reviewed By mazdreamsChecked in to a room that was in desperate need of updating. Went out for dinner and realized that even though AC was set at 74, it was doing nothing but blowing air. Spent an uncomfortable night in a hot room. And, as others have said, pillows are like cement blocks. The next morning we let the front desk know about the issue. When we returned later in the day, they told us it had been fixed. It wasn't so we requested another room. # 228 was sad. Stained and worn bear carpet and sofa. Ripped desk chair, unusable balcony chairs and on and on. We are BW Gold members and have been loyal to this brand for a long while. However, the entire chain seems to be in decline. This stat might have ended our allegiance to BW. One positive was the made to order breakfast.
4. Embarc Palm Desert
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 367 reviews
If you’re looking for a romantic hotel in Palm Desert, look no further than Embarc Palm Desert. Close to some of Palm Desert's most popular landmarks, such as Family Golf Center of Palm Desert (2.4 mi) and Studio 55 (2.9 mi), Embarc Palm Desert is a great destination. Embarc Palm Desert offers a flat screen TV, refrigerator, and air conditioning in the rooms, and it is easy to stay connected during your stay as free wifi is offered to guests. The hotel features a 24 hour front desk, a concierge, and newspaper. Plus, guests can enjoy a pool and barbeque facilities, which have made this a popular choice among travelers visiting Palm Desert. For guests with a vehicle, free parking is available. The staff at Embarc Palm Desert looks forward to serving you during your upcoming visit.
I love this place!
Reviewed By Shearita SIf you're looking for a great, quiet place to relax and enjoy the desert, this is the place! It's close to everything but it's secluded enough for a peaceful vacation. I highly recommend Embarc! It's my new fav.
5. HOTEL PASEO, Autograph Collection
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 217 reviews
Love this property!
Reviewed By wendykzI have stayed here on a few occasions. The property is always clean, staff is amazing and so close to fun restaurants and great shopping. The Restaurant on the property Larkspur Grill is amazinggg! The beds are so comfortable and the AC works great in the rooms. I am already booked for my next visit. Thanks Hotel Paseo for another amazing stay.
6. Marriott's Desert Springs Villas I
Overall Ratings
4 based on 593 reviews
Great place to stay in the Desert
Reviewed By GibsoninpaWe were looking to get away from winter in February and came across this oasis in the desert. Gated community, our Villa, in building A, was closest to the main Front desk and Clubhouse Pool. Villa was spacious and lovely appointed. We enjoyed the golf course view from the large patio. Clubhouse Pool and Patio were a delight with great mountain views. The weather was sunny but a tad bit cold so the heated pool and hot tubs were greatly appreciated. We enjoyed the patio seating area and fire table even though one high wind day it was closed. Parking wasn't an issue for us, plenty of spots. We took advantage of the barbecue grills for dinner. The Marketplace, in the main clubhouse, microwave was down the entire week we were there. Geese are very noisy and make a mess. We checked out very early in the morning and used the automated check-out, so communication on that issue could be better. We would recommend and hope to stay there again.
7. Hampton Inn & Suites Palm Desert
Overall Ratings
4 based on 952 reviews
Whether you're staying for business or vacation travel, here at the Hampton Inn & Suites in Palm Desert, we're passionate about taking good care of you and providing you the best place to stay. That's why we offer a broad range of services and amenities at our hotel to make your stay exceptional. The best part is we have a very enthusiastic and friendly staff that aim to make your stay more personable...we like to call it having great "Hamptonality" to share with each and every guest!
Convenient location but badly in need of renovation.
Reviewed By PhillyLoverNot inexpensive and the room was dirty and badly in need of renovation. The walls, carpet and furnishings were stained and dirty. Most of the furniture was chipped and scratched. The handle fell off of the toilet twice but was repaired each time by maintenance staff. The bedding was clean and the bed comfortable enough. The front desk staff was pleasant. I would not stay here again.
8. The Inn at Deep Canyon
Overall Ratings
4 based on 272 reviews
Small, quiet, family hotel. Long term discounts available for stays of 1+ weeks.
Measured up to the good reviews
Reviewed By Go179453I researched a dozen hotels in the area before booking The Inn at Deep Canyon. What I saw was that a lot of hotels were still recovering from the pandemic - they were not yet back to the level of service, cleanliness, etc. that they were before the pandemic. I give a lot of credit to the owners & staff at The Inn for how well they came through it - the property was in tip top shape, service was excellent, rooms were sparkling & spacious, A/C/fan was good, the ice machine worked & was easily accessible. Location is excellent, price is very good compared to other properties, etc.
9. Homewood Suites by Hilton Palm Desert
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1093 reviews
Daily Mandatory Charge will be added to the room rate and includes: 0.26cents per room is collected for the California Travel and Tourism Commission. Conveniently located off I-10, our hotel is only 12 miles from Palm Springs and 9 miles from (PSP) Palm Springs International Airport. Full interior renovation completed in 2018. We offer complimentary breakfast daily and evening receptions Mon-Thu. Parking is always complimentary as well as WiFi. All guest rooms are suites with a fully equipped kitchen (full size refrigerator, microwave, stove top, dishwasher and dishes included) and pullout sofa beds for additional travelers in every suite. 24 Hour Fitness center on site and outdoor pool and spa. We are walking distance from several restaurants and next to a park. Pet friendly hotel! We have a gorgeous mid-century modern style to our lovely property.
Good Stay
Reviewed By markmM2523GUWe spent 3 nights at the hotel on vacation while exploring the area. Overall, our experience at the Hotel was a good one. Each day of the complimentary breakfast provided some new and different items which were welcomed. The Suite was clean and spacious and housekeeping did come around knocking on our door to take out trash and do a towel exchange even though there is no daily maid service. We highly recommend the following activities: a day exploring Joshua Tree National Park (amazing beauty and hikes), the Living Desert and Zoo (many animal exhibits including 8 giraffes that you can pay extra to feed) and Shields Date Farm (for its 24 oz date shake and beautiful gardens). Overall, the Hotel was a good base for our outings. We enjoyed it.
10. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Palm Desert - Millennium, an IHG Hotel
Overall Ratings
4 based on 4 reviews
Stay at the Holiday Inn Express® Palm Desert, California Hotel! It's the most modern hotel in Palm Desert. We are conveniently located off Highway 10, just minutes from Coachella Valley, Indian Wells Tennis Garden, Fantasy Springs Resort Casino and the areas most popular attractions. Corporate travelers looking for hotels in Palm Desert, California with the best in business amenities should look no further than the Holiday Inn Express® Palm Desert, California hotel. Our Business Center offers scan, copy and print capabilities, and high-speed Internet access keeps you connected while you're on the go. Hotels in Palm Desert, California can't compete with our accommodations which boast an outdoor heated pool, free breakfast, and hotel-wide Wi-F. We give you the name you trust at the price you can afford. Stay Smart and make your reservations today!
Excellent value for money
Reviewed By Jaz187The hotel was very good, the room huge and had everything we needed and more. The staff were excellent. We were greeted by Alex on arrival who was very nice and welcoming. The pool didn’t open until 0800 and due to the weather being 47c it would have been nice to swim at 0700 hrs as there wasn’t a guard at 0800, so not sure why it couldn’t open the same time as breakfast opens. On the whole it was excellent value and close to nice restaurants and had good views of the mountains. I would certainly recommend it.
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