Ace Hotel & Swim Club
4-star hotel classSouth Palm Springs · Palm Springs · $$
Best for: Groups, festival weekends, first-timers
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Hotels for Palm Springs Pride 2026November 6–8 · Downtown and UptownFilm Festival 2027 hotelsJanuary 7–18 · Screenings and awardsThe American Express golf hotelsJanuary 21–24 · La Quinta and Indian WellsModernism Week hotelsFebruary 11–21 · Design and architectureHotels near Palm Springs AirportYear-round · PSP and city bases
Kimpton Rowan Palm Springs
4-star hotel classDowntown Palm Springs · Palm Springs · $$$
Best for: City breaks, business travel, first-timers
La Quinta Resort & Club
5-star hotel classLa Quinta Cove · La Quinta · $$$
Best for: Families, golfers, spring break
Parker Palm Springs
5-star hotel classSouth Palm Springs · Palm Springs · $$$$
Best for: Design lovers, romantic getaways, guests who want a resort they never need to leave
Adults only
The Colony Palms Hotel
5-star hotel classDowntown Palm Springs · Palm Springs · $$$
Best for: Couples, design weekends
Alcazar Palm Springs
3-star hotel classMovie Colony / Uptown · Palm Springs · $$$
Best for: Design District walkability with a courtyard pool and a good breakfast next door
ARRIVE Palm Springs
4-star hotel classUptown Design District · Palm Springs · $$
Best for: Groups and pet owners who want a lively pool
Avalon Hotel & Bungalows Palm Springs
5-star hotel classHistoric Tennis Club · Palm Springs · $$$$
Best for: Couples and small groups wanting a private-pool bungalow close to downtown
Azure Palm Hot Springs Resort & Day Spa Oasis
3.5-star hotel classDesert Hot Springs · Desert Hot Springs · $$
Best for: Spa days, couples, wellness
Adults only
Azure Sky Hotel
3-star hotel classWarm Sands · Palm Springs · $$
Best for: Adults, quiet weekends
Caliente Tropics
3.5-star hotel classSouth Palm Springs · Palm Springs · $
Best for: Budget travelers and road-trippers
Casa Cody
4-star hotel classDowntown / Historic Tennis Club · Palm Springs · $$
Best for: Travellers who want historic character and a quiet courtyard over a scene
Adults only
Casa Oliver Hotel & Resort
2-star hotel classWarm Sands · Palm Springs
Best for: Gay men seeking a social Warm Sands stay
Adults only
Del Marcos Hotel
3-star hotel classHistoric Tennis Club · Palm Springs · $$
Best for: Mid-century architecture fans
Desert Riviera Hotel
3.5-star hotel classWarm Sands · Palm Springs · $$
Best for: Longer, quieter stays where a kitchen and free parking matter more than amenities
DoubleTree by Hilton Golf Resort Palm Springs
3.5-star hotel classCathedral City · Cathedral City · $$
Best for: Golfers, value stays, families
Embassy Suites by Hilton La Quinta Hotel & Spa
3.5-star hotel classLa Quinta · La Quinta · $$
Best for: Old Town dining, families comparing suites, longer weekends
Fantasy Springs Resort Casino
3.5-star hotel classIndio · Indio · $$
Best for: Festival season, casino trips, concerts
Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort & Villas
4-star hotel classIndian Wells · Indian Wells · $$$
Best for: Families planning waterpark days, golf and tennis trips
Adults only
Holiday House Palm Springs
4-star hotel classDowntown Palm Springs · Palm Springs · $$$
Best for: Design-minded couples who want to walk downtown
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Indio
3-star hotel classIndio · Indio · $
Best for: Budget stays, festival season
Homewood Suites by Hilton La Quinta
3-star hotel classLa Quinta · La Quinta · $$
Best for: Suite stays, kitchens and tennis venue proximity
Hope Springs Resort
3.5-star hotel classDesert Hot Springs · Desert Hot Springs · $$
Best for: Couples, adults-only, digital detox
Hotel Paseo, Autograph Collection
4-star hotel classEl Paseo · Palm Desert · $$$
Best for: Shoppers, couples, golf weekends
Hyatt Palm Springs
4-star hotel classDowntown Palm Springs · Palm Springs · $$
Best for: Travelers who want to be on Palm Canyon Drive
JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa
4.5-star hotel classPalm Desert · $$$
Best for: Families, conferences, golf
Korakia Pensione
3.5-star hotel classHistoric Tennis Club · Palm Springs · $$$
Best for: Adults, anniversaries, digital detox
Adults onlyPrivate pools
L'Horizon Resort & Spa
5-star hotel classSouth Palm Springs · Palm Springs · $$$$
Best for: Couples wanting a quiet luxury bungalow stay
Marriott's Shadow Ridge
4-star hotel classNorth Palm Desert · Palm Desert · $$$
Best for: Families, golfers, longer stays
Miracle Springs Resort & Spa
3-star hotel classDesert Hot Springs · Desert Hot Springs · $$
Best for: Soaking, value stays, wellness
Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa
4-star hotel classRancho Mirage · Rancho Mirage · $$$
Best for: Families, golf groups
Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa
4-star hotel classIndian Wells · Indian Wells · $$$
Best for: Resort pool days, spa breaks, golf and tennis trips
Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel
4-star hotel classDowntown · Palm Springs · $$$
Best for: Conference trips, families and last-minute downtown availability
Riviera Resort & Spa Palm Springs
Class not verifiedUptown Palm Springs · Palm Springs · $$
Best for: Families and groups who want a full-service resort
Adults only
Sands Hotel & Spa
4-star hotel classIndian Wells · $$$
Best for: Adult getaways, design and spa stays
Adults only
Santiago Resort
3-star hotel classWarm Sands · Palm Springs
Best for: Gay men seeking a quiet, social resort
Adults only
Sparrows Lodge
4-star hotel classSouth Palm Springs · Palm Springs · $$$
Best for: Adults seeking a rustic, low-key hideaway
The Chateau at Lake La Quinta
3.5-star hotel classLake La Quinta · La Quinta · $$
Best for: Couples, quiet stays
The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage
5-star hotel classMirada · Rancho Mirage · $$$$
Best for: Special occasions, couples, views
The Saguaro Palm Springs
3.5-star hotel classSouth Palm Springs · Palm Springs · $$
Best for: Budget groups, bachelorette weekends
Adults only
The Weekend Palm Springs
3.5-star hotel classEast Palm Canyon · Palm Springs · $$$
Best for: Adults-only stays and quiet poolside weekends
The Westin Desert Willow Villas
4-star hotel classDesert Willow · Palm Desert · $$$
Best for: Families, golfers
The Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort & Spa
4-star hotel classRancho Mirage · Rancho Mirage · $$$
Best for: Families, golfers, central base
Tommy Bahama Miramonte Resort & Spa
4-star hotel classIndian Wells · Indian Wells · $$$
Best for: Couples, spa breaks and relaxed resort stays
Triada Palm Springs
4-star hotel classUptown Design District · Palm Springs · $$$
Best for: Design District stays that want hotel-grade amenities and points eligibility
Adults only
Twin Palms Resort
Class not verifiedTwin Palms · Palm Springs
Best for: Gay men wanting modern design and a quieter base
Adults only
Two Bunch Palms
Class not verifiedDesert Hot Springs · $$$
Best for: Spa trips, solo travel, recovery
V Palm Springs
Class not verifiedSouth Palm Canyon · Palm Springs · $$
Best for: Groups and weekend pool days on a mid-range budget
Private pools
Villa Royale
3.5-star hotel classWarm Sands · Palm Springs · $$$
Best for: Couples comparing private patios with a special private-pool residence
Beyond Palm Springs
Day-trip stays outside the valley
Joshua Tree, Pioneertown, Idyllwild and the Salton Sea are not part of Greater Palm Springs. They are a 45-minute to 75-minute drive out, and they are listed separately on purpose.
Property photo not verified
AutoCamp Joshua Tree
4-star hotel classJoshua Tree · Joshua Tree · $$$
Best for: Couples, park trips, design lovers
Harmony Motel
3-star hotel classTwentynine Palms · Joshua Tree · $
Best for: Budget stays, music history
Idyllwild Inn
3.5-star hotel classIdyllwild · Idyllwild · $$
Best for: Cool-weather escapes, couples, families
Joshua Tree Inn
3-star hotel classJoshua Tree · Joshua Tree · $$
Best for: Music history, park trips, couples
Pioneertown Motel
3.5-star hotel classPioneertown · Pioneertown · $$
Best for: Live music, couples, high desert
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