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The Best Hotels in La Quinta

Golf, Old Town and the quiet end of the valley

PalmSpots Editors · Published Aug 31, 2026 · Updated Oct 15, 2026

The Best Hotels in La Quinta

Choose a La Quinta hotel around the part of town you plan to use: Old Town dining, a resort stay on Eisenhower Drive, or the Washington Street corridor. A La Quinta address alone does not put a hotel beside Main Street, the Civic Center or a particular golf course.

Choose the right part of La Quinta

Old Town and Santa Rosa Plaza: Choose this area when Main Street restaurants, shops and the seasonal Sunday market lead your plans. Embassy Suites La Quinta, at 50-777 Santa Rosa Plaza, is adjacent to Old Town according to Hilton. Its suites, cooked-to-order breakfast and complimentary self-parking make it a useful starting point for comparing a village-oriented stay.

Eisenhower Drive: La Quinta Resort & Club, at 49-499 Eisenhower Drive, is a separate resort property. Book it for time on the grounds, pools, dining and recreation. It is not inside Old Town's Main Street shopping center, and the exact room category matters for pool proximity and layout.

Washington Street: Homewood Suites La Quinta is at 45-200 Washington Street near the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Compare it for a suite with a kitchen or a longer stay. This location serves a different set of trips from an Old Town-focused visit.

Lake La Quinta: The Chateau at Lake La Quinta, at 78-120 Caleo Bay, is a lakeside alternative outside the Main Street district. Choose the setting first, then check the route to your meals and activities.

Staying for the November art celebration

La Quinta Art Celebration Encore runs November 12–15, 2026, at the Civic Center Campus on Calle Tampico. The celebration has its own admission and parking arrangements. Compare hotel-to-campus travel separately from an evening in Old Town; a room reservation does not include event admission.

The Old Town hotel comparison is useful if you want the art visit and Main Street dining in the same weekend. Our November guide helps compare other event weekends across the valley.

Compare the full room total

Use the same dates, occupancy, room category and cancellation terms across properties. Look at taxes, the resort charge where applicable and overnight parking rather than comparing an advertised starting rate with a final checkout total.

Hilton lists complimentary self-parking at Embassy Suites. La Quinta Resort's FAQ lists paid self-parking and valet, and an applicable resort fee should be checked separately. Hotel charges were reviewed October 15, 2026; confirm the terms attached to your selected rate.

Plan golf around an available tee time

Use our Coachella Valley golf guide to compare courses, then check current tee times, access and maintenance with the course. La Quinta Resort's Mountain and Dunes courses and the PGA WEST courses are distinct course choices; do not treat a hotel address as the arrival point for every round.

A hotel reservation alone does not confirm golf. Book the course and room around a workable itinerary, leaving time for transport and any separate spa or dining reservation.

Getting around

La Quinta is part of the eastern valley. Palm Springs sightseeing, the airport, festival grounds in Indio and individual courses involve different routes. Check the journey for your actual date and time rather than treating one estimated drive as a promise.

Old Town is a compact place to spend an evening, but most multi-stop trips need a car or planned rides. If downtown Palm Springs is the main reason for the visit, compare the locations in Palm Springs vs Palm Desert vs La Quinta before choosing a room.

Hotel locations and selected inclusions checked October 15, 2026 against Hilton's Embassy Suites page, La Quinta Resort and The Chateau.

FAQ

Which La Quinta hotel is closest to Old Town dining?
Embassy Suites La Quinta is adjacent to Old Town according to Hilton. Check the walking route from its Santa Rosa Plaza address to your chosen restaurant.
Is La Quinta Resort inside Old Town?
No. The resort is at 49-499 Eisenhower Drive; Old Town's shops and restaurants are on and around Main Street.
Do I need a car in La Quinta?
Old Town works for a meal and shopping on foot, but hotels, courses and event venues are spread out. Plan a car or rides for a trip with several stops.
Is La Quinta a useful Coachella festival base?
It can be, depending on the hotel, transport and festival arrangements. The festival grounds are in Indio; check your exact route and any official shuttle options before booking.
Where should I stay for La Quinta Art Celebration Encore?
Compare travel to the Civic Center Campus on Calle Tampico. Embassy Suites is useful for Old Town dining; La Quinta Resort suits a resort-centered stay. Neither hotel booking includes art-event admission.

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