PALM SPRINGS HOTELS

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Comfort Suites 69-151 E. Palm Canyon Dr., Cathedral City, CA 92234, USA	760/324-5939 or 800/862-5085 Read Review
This chain motel is about as close as you can get to Rancho Mirage without paying sky-high prices. Public areas are spacious, modern, and attractively appointed. Some accommodations here are cramped, even though most are one- or two-bedroom suites. Noise can be a problem, because the motel is on busy Highway 111. 21 rooms, 77 suites. In-room: kitchen (some), refrigerator, dial-up. In-hotel: pool, laundry facilities, parking (no fee), some pets allowed (fee). AE, D, DC, MC, V. Continental breakfast.
Hyatt Grand Champions Resort 44-600 Indian Wells La., Indian Wells, CA 92210, USA	760/341-1000 or 800/552-4386 Read Review
This stark white resort on 34 acres is one of the grandest in the desert. Standard rooms, large even by local standards, come with furnished patios or balconies and separate living and sleeping areas; they're decorated in warm desert golds and greens. Private villas have secluded garden courtyards with outdoor whirlpool tubs, living rooms with fireplaces, dining rooms -- and private butlers who attend to your every whim. The pool area is a kind of garden water park, surrounded by palms and private cabanas. Despite all of its resorty trappings, the Hyatt actually caters to business travelers, not vacationers. www.grandchampions.hyatt.com. 426 rooms, 54 suites. In-room: safe, ethernet, dial-up, Wi-Fi. In-hotel: 4 restaurants, room service, bars, golf courses, tennis courts, pools, gym, spa, bicycles, children's programs (ages 3-12), laundry service, public Internet, no-smoking rooms, minibar. AE, D, DC, MC, V.
J. W. Marriott's Desert Springs Resort and Spa 74-855 Country Club Dr., Palm Desert, CA 92260, USA	760/341-2211 or 800/331-3112 Read Review
This sprawling convention-oriented hotel set on 450 landscaped acres has a dramatic U-shape design. The building wraps around the desert's largest private lake, into which an indoor, stair-stepped waterfall flows. Rooms have lake or Santa Rosa Mountains views, balconies, and oversize bathrooms. It's a long walk from the lobby to the rooms; if you're driving, you might want to request a room close to the parking lot. www.desertspringsresort.com. 833 rooms, 51 suites. In-room: safe, ethernet, dial-up. In-hotel: 13 restaurants, bars, golf courses, tennis courts, pools, gym, spa, children's programs (ages 4-12), laundry service, no-smoking rooms, minibar. AE, D, DC, MC, V.
La Casa del Zorro 3845 Yaqui Pass Rd., Borrego Springs, CA, USA	760/767-5323 or 800/824-1884 Read Review
This serene resort owned by San Diego's prominent Copley family pampers guests with spectacular desert scenery, luxurious accommodations, and gracious service. A few hundred yards away from your room is a quiet desert garden, where you can walk and find yourself surrounded by ocotillo and cholla. Accommodations range from ample standard rooms to private casitas with their own pools or private outdoor hot tubs. The elegant restaurant ($$$-$$$$) has excellent service, fireside dining, and a good Sunday brunch. La Casa schedules wine, music, and astronomy weekends throughout the year. In summer, prices are deeply discounted. www.lacasadelzorro.com. 48 rooms, 12 suites, 19 1- to 4-bedroom casitas. In-room: DVD (some), VCR (some), ethernet, dial-up, Wi-Fi. In-hotel: 2 restaurants, room service, bar, tennis courts, pools, gym, bicycles, concierge, children's programs (ages 7-12), parking (no fee), no-smoking rooms, grills, minibar. AE, D, MC, V.
La Quinta Resort and Club 49-499 Eisenhower Dr., La Quinta, CA 92253, USA	760/564-4111 or 800/598-3828 Read Review
Opened in 1926 (and now a member of the Waldorf-Astoria Collection), the desert's oldest resort is a lush green oasis. Broad expanses of lawn separate the adobe casitas that house some rooms; other rooms are in newer two-story units surrounding individual swimming pools and hot tubs amid brilliant gardens. Fireplaces, stocked refrigerators, and fruit-laden orange trees contribute to a luxurious ambience. A premium is placed on privacy, which accounts for La Quinta's continuing popularity with Hollywood celebrities. You can play on the championship golf courses either at La Quinta or at the adjacent PGA West. www.laquintaresort.com. 640 rooms, 244 suites. In-room: safe (some), refrigerator, dial-up. In-hotel: 7 restaurants, room service, golf courses, tennis courts, pools, gym, spa, concierge, children's programs (ages 4-16), no-smoking rooms, minibar. AE, D, DC, MC, V.
Lodge at Rancho Mirage 68-900 Frank Sinatra Dr., Rancho Mirage, CA 92270, USA	760/321-8282 or 877/770-7025 Read Review
The most secluded and the quietest resort in the desert, the Lodge frequently hosts politicians and celebrities. Originally a Ritz-Carlton, this hilltop hotel, perched high above the Coachella Valley, is being transformed into a casually elegant destination as rooms are redecorated with lots of chrome, glass, mirrors, and bright primary colors in stark contrast to the gold fabrics and crystal that remains in public areas from its days as the Ritz. Spacious rooms have mountain, pool or valley views; Frette linens; and private balconies or patios. Service is thoughtful and impeccable. www.ranchomirage.rockresorts.com. 219 rooms, 21 suites. In-room: safe, ethernet, dial-up. In-hotel: 3 restaurants, room service, bars, tennis courts, pool, gym, spa, concierge, laundry service, no-smoking rooms, some pets allowed (fee), minibar. AE, D, DC, MC, V.
Movie Colony Hotel 726 N. Indian Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, CA 92262, USA	760/320-6340 or 760/953-5700 Read Review
The rooms in this classy, intimate hotel, designed in 1935 by Albert Frey, are elegantly appointed with soft desert colors accented by bright reds and yellows; many features, including tiny showers, are authentic to the period. A convivial atmosphere prevails in late afternoons as guests share experiences during the wine hour and again over morning coffee and a sumptuous continental breakfast served in the flower-decked courtyard. www.moviecolonyhotel.com. 16 rooms, 3 suites. In-room: refrigerator, DVD, ethernet (some), dial-up, Wi-Fi (some). In-hotel: bar, pool, bicycles. AE, MC, V. Continental breakfast.
Orbit In Oasis Oasis:, 562 W. Arenas Rd., Palm Springs, CA 92262, USA	760/323-3585 or 877/996-7248 Read Review
Step back to 1957 at this hip inn, which has rooms appointed with mid-century furnishings by such designers as Eames, Noguchi, and Breuer. Some rooms have private patios; all have a few Melmac dishes tucked here and there. There's an outside shower, cruiser bikes, books, games, and videos available for guest use. A lively atmosphere prevails poolside, where a complimentary breakfast is served daily. www.orbitin.com. 9 rooms. In-room: kitchen (some), ethernet, dial-up, Wi-Fi. In-hotel: pool, spa, bicycles, parking (no fee), no-smoking rooms. AE, D, MC, V. Continental breakfast.
Palm Springs Hilton Resort 400 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262, USA	760/320-6868 or 800/522-6900 Read Review
This venerable hotel across the street from the tented Spa Casino has aged gracefully. Rooms, decorated in soft desert colors, are both spacious and spare. All have private balconies or patios, some overlooking the hotel's lushly landscaped pool area. www.hiltonpalmsprings.com. 260 rooms, 71 suites. In-room: refrigerator, ethernet. In-hotel: restaurant, room service, bars, pool, gym, concierge, children's programs (ages 4-16; summer only), airport shuttle, no-smoking rooms, some pets allowed. AE, D, DC, MC, V.
Renaissance Esmeralda Resort and Spa 44-400 Indian Wells La., Indian Wells, CA 92210, USA	760/773-4444 or 800/214-5540 Read Review
The centerpiece of this luxurious Mediterranean-style resort is an eight-story atrium lobby with a fountain whose water flows through a rivulet in the floor into cascading pools and outside to lakes surrounding the property. Given its size, the hotel is surprisingly intimate. Spacious guest rooms are decorated in soft sunset colors and equipped with sitting areas, balconies, and marble vanities in the bathrooms. One of the resort's pools has a sandy beach. www.marriotthotels.com. 538 rooms, 22 suites. In-room: safe, ethernet, dial-up. In-hotel: 5 restaurants, room service, bar, golf courses, tennis courts, pools, gym, spa, bicycles, concierge, children's programs (ages 5-12), laundry facilities, laundry service, public Internet, parking (no fee), no-smoking rooms, minibar. AE, D, DC, MC, V.
Smoke Tree Ranch 1800 S. Sunrise Way, Palm Springs, CA 92264, USA	760/327-1221 or 800/787-3922 Read Review
A world apart from Palm Springs' pulsating urban village, the area's most exclusive resort occupies 400 pristine desert acres, surrounded by mountains and quiet desert vistas. A laid-back genteel retreat since the mid-1930s for some of the world's foremost families, including Walt Disney, it still provides a quietly luxurious experience reminiscent of the Old West. A collection of simple cottages is spread among manicured desert gardens and shaded by smoke trees. A large rambling ranch house, with gleaming paneled walls and picture windows, holds a dining room where three meals are served daily. Tradition prevails in a dress code at dinner and the perfect service. www.smoketreeranch.com. 56 cottages. In-room: refrigerator. In-hotel: restaurant, bar, tennis courts, pool, bicycles, children's programs (ages 5-12), laundry facilities, parking (no fee), no-smoking rooms, some pets allowed, minibar. D, MC, V. Closed mid-Apr. to late Oct. Meal plans available.
The Parker Palm Springs 4200 E. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, CA 92264, USA	760/770-5000 or 800/543-4300 Read Review
Le Parker Meridien has been transformed into a cacophony of color, flashing lights, and over-the-top contemporary art, assembled by New York designer Jonathan Adler. No longer the stately hotel it once was, the Parker is now the hottest hotel in the desert, appealing to a hip, young clientele. When you arrive, a greeter will whisk you to your room to complete registration; the stroll takes you through a luscious desert garden. Guests will find relaxation around the pools, if nowhere else -- pulsating music fills the air throughout the resort. Rooms have textured sisal floor coverings, exotic woven fabrics in bright reds and browns, and leather seating. All have private balconies or patios (with hammocks) that are secluded behind tall shrubs. The clubby restaurant, Mister Parker's ($$$$), will delight any well-heeled carnivore. www.theparkerpalmsprings.com. 133 rooms, 12 suites. In-room: safe, DVD, dial-up, Wi-Fi. In-hotel: 2 restaurants, room service, bar, tennis courts, pools, gym, spa, bicycles, concierge, laundry service, parking (no fee), no-smoking rooms, minibar. AE, D, DC, MC, V.
Two Bunch Palms Resort & Spa 67-425 Two Bunch Palms Trail, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240, USA	760/329-8791 or 800/472-4334 Read Review
This legendary resort and spa has made a comeback after a long period of neglect. The legendary desert retreat of gangster Al Capone now shines again with manicured landscaping, sparkling ponds, and nicely appointed rooms, many with private patios holding hot tubs. Although the lovely hillside setting and the opportunity to soak in natural hot springs are the main attractions, the resort also has a pleasant dining room (for guests only), a spa that offers a wide-range of treatments, and the level of privacy and pampering that continues to draw celebrities. www.twobunchpalms.com. 35 rooms, 15 suites. In-room: refrigerator, ethernet, Wi-Fi. In-hotel: restaurant, tennis courts, gym, spa, laundry service, no-smoking room, minibar, no kids. AE, D, DC, MC, V.
Westin Mission Hills Resort 71333 Dinah Shore Dr., Rancho Mirage, CA 92270, USA	760/328-5955 or 800/544-0287 Read Review
A sprawling resort on 360 acres, the Westin is surrounded by fairways, putting greens, and a collection of time-share accommodations. Rooms, in two-story buildings amid patios and fountains, have a stylish Arts-and-Crafts look with sleek dark mahogany furnishings accented with sand-color upholstery and crisp white linens. All have private patios or balconies. Paths and creeks meander through the complex, and a lagoon-style swimming pool is encircled with a waterslide several stories high. www.westin.com. 472 rooms, 30 suites. In-room: safe, refrigerator (some), ethernet, dial-up. In-hotel: 2 restaurants, room service, bar, golf courses, tennis courts, pools, gym, spa, children's programs (ages 4-12), no-smoking rooms, some pets allowed (fee), minibar. AE, D, DC, MC, V.
Willows Historic Palm Springs Inn 412 W. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262, USA	760/320-0771 or 800/966-9597 Read Review
This luxurious hillside B&B is within walking distance of many village attractions. An opulent Mediterranean-style mansion built in the 1920s, it has gleaming hardwood and slate floors, stone fireplaces, fresco ceilings, hand-painted tiles, iron balconies, antiques throughout, and a 50-foot waterfall that splashes into a pool outside the dining room. There's even a private hillside garden planted with native flora, which has one of the best views in the area. Guest rooms are decorated to recall the movies of Hollywood's golden era. www.thewillowspalmsprings.com. 8 rooms. In-room: dial-up. In-hotel: pool, no-smoking rooms. AE, D, DC, MC, V. Full breakfast.