Best places to stay in Palm Springs
An oasis in the Palm Desert, Palm Springs offers year-round sunshine, luxurious spas, specialty chef restaurants, and see-and-be-seen pool parties. This extravagance makes it an attractive destination not just for Hollywood A-listers, but also for those seeking a luxurious weekend getaway. Stretching south and east of the city along Highway 111, Palm Springs has several desert resort towns that cater to a diverse set of travelers.
Palm Springs
Palm Springs blends modern with mid-century, offering world-class museums and attractions, distinguished signature festivals, and a vibrant downtown area. You’ll find a wide range of dining, nightlife and entertainment options. Amid chic shops, art galleries, and sidewalk cafés, you have the Hilton Palm Springs hotel. This modern downtown hotel features spacious rooms with desert-inspired décor, and several other on-site facilities and services. Consider the swanky rooms and themed suites of The Riviera Palm Springs, A Tribute Portfolio Resort set on 24-acres of lush landscape in the heart of the art and antique district of Palm Springs. The resort offers world-class dining, an award-winning spa, 2 sparkling pools, 2 retail boutiques, and an array of recreational activities.
Cathedral City
Home to several luxury resorts, scenic golf courses, dining, shopping, and art galleries, Cathedral City is an inviting town with a hometown vibe. Enjoy mountain views from private patios, and balconies of lavish rooms in the award-winning DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Golf Resort Palm Springs. This expansive resort boasts a 27-hole championship golf course, a luxurious spa, and plenty of on-site dining options. Check out the cozy, 1-bedroom villas with world-class amenities in Welk Resorts Palm Spring, a luxury resort set at the foot of the San Jacinto Mountains and adjacent to the Cathedral Canyons Golf and Tennis Club.
Rancho Mirage
Rancho Mirage shines with its diverse offerings, including lush outdoor gardens, exceptional golf courses, indoor and outdoor shopping, and dining and entertainment. Stay in upscale rooms that feature contemporary décor, high ceilings, and wall-to-wall windows with mountain views at the Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa. 650 feet above the Palm Springs valley, enveloped in the Santa Rosa Mountains, you have The Ritz-Carlton Rancho Mirage hotel that features a 25,000-square-foot spa and fitness center, cliff-side swimming, and lavishly furnished rooms and suites.
Palm Desert
Palm Desert is a versatile resort town that features shopping districts, theater, art galleries and museums, hiking trails, golf courses, and family-friendly resorts. A 7-minute walk from the Santa Rosa Golf Club, you have The Westin Desert Willow Villas that offers fully equipped 1 – 2 bedroom villas with private patios or balconies. Set among streams, waterways, and a picturesque lake, is the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa. This resort features exotic birds, lush landscaping, fine dining, championship golf courses, and a state-of-the-art spa.
La Quinta
The charming La Quinta town is renowned for its arts shows, remarkable hiking trails, and legendary golf courses. Across from Old Town La Quinta, you have the Embassy Suites by Hilton La Quinta – Hotel & Spa, a plush all-suite hotel that boasts a large open-air atrium, and offers several complimentary amenities. For the ultimate luxury, consider the hacienda-style bungalows and suites clustered around 41 pools at the La Quinta Resorts & Club. This resort is set on 45 acres of vibrantly-colored gardens and pathways, and boasts 5 top-rated championship golf courses.
Cheap hotels in Palm Springs
The mention of Palm Springs usually conjures up images of ultra-glamorous resorts and ritzy, exclusive getaways. Yet, if you search carefully, you’ll find several reasonably priced hotels and affordable luxury resorts with rooms for as low as $70 per night. Modeled after a posada (traditional Mexican inn), you have the Los Arboles Hotel, a boutique resort that combines family-style warmth with ultra-modern amenities. Check out the ultra-sleek Alcazar hotel that offers elegantly furnished rooms with stunning mountain views. You can also consider the spacious rooms with mid-century furnishings at the Del Marcos Hotel.
