The Best Hotels in Palm Springs
Twelve stays, sorted by the way people actually choose
Palm Springs Spots Editors · Published Aug 28, 2026 · Updated Aug 28, 2026
Palm Springs hotels split into three groups: converted 1950s motels, big resorts, and small adults-only compounds. Pick the group first, then the property.
| Hotel | Area | From | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parker Palm Springs | South PS | $400 | The grounds |
| Kimpton Rowan | Downtown | $260 | Rooftop pool |
| Ace Hotel | South PS | $180 | Pool scene, value |
| Korakia Pensione | Tennis Club | $290 | Quiet, adults only |
| Azure Sky | Warm Sands | $195 | Small and calm |
Converted motels
The classic Palm Springs experience: a dozen rooms around a heated pool. Ace and the Saguaro are the lively end; Azure Sky is the quiet end.
Resorts
Parker and the big Palm Desert properties give you multiple pools, spas and restaurants, at the cost of walkability.
Adults-only compounds
Korakia and Azure Sky are the two to know. No televisions, no children, and very little noise.
FAQ
- Which area should I stay in?
- Downtown or the Uptown Design District if you want to walk to restaurants; South Palm Springs for pool-first weekends.
- When are hotels cheapest?
- July through September, when the heat drops rates by half. Midweek in any season is cheaper than weekends.
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