Palm Springs Film Festival 2027 Hotels: Where to Stay for Screenings & Awards
Central Palm Springs options for January 7–18, 2027, including a Convention Center base.
PalmSpots Editors · Published Oct 10, 2026 · Updated Oct 11, 2026
Six selected stays in this guide, kept in sync with our hotel database.
The 2027 Palm Springs International Film Festival takes place January 7–18, with the Film Awards on January 7 at the Palm Springs Convention Center. If you're attending several screenings or the awards ceremony, location makes a practical difference: you may move between theaters, dinners and the hotel several times per day.
| Hotel | Area | From | Best for | Rates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel4-star hotel class | Downtown | Typical rates from $169; attached to the convention center | Compare this first when the Convention Center is the key venue. | Check Rates |
 Kimpton Rowan Palm Springs4-star hotel class | Downtown Palm Springs | Check rates for your dates | Useful for a mixed films-and-dining itinerary. | Check Rates |
 Hyatt Palm Springs4-star hotel class | Downtown Palm Springs | Check rates for your dates | Consider if access to restaurants matters most. | Check Rates |
 Casa Cody4-star hotel class | Downtown / Historic Tennis Club | Check rates for your dates | Works for longer festival trips with downtime. | Check Rates |
 Triada Palm Springs4-star hotel class | Uptown Design District | Typical rates from $219; Spanish-colonial courtyard hotel | For visitors who want an atmospheric stay. | Check Rates |
 Ace Hotel & Swim Club4-star hotel class | South Palm Springs | Check rates for your dates | Good when afternoons at the hotel are part of the plan. | Check Rates |
Festival dates and the two trips people take The festival organizer confirms January 7–18, 2027. The Film Awards take place January 7 at the Palm Springs Convention Center; movie screenings begin January 8 and run across multiple festival days. See the [official festival announcement](https://www.psfilmfest.org/news/palm-springs-international-film-festival-announces-2027-dates) for the confirmed calendar.
There are really two hotel use cases: one or two nights around the Film Awards, and a longer trip built around multiple screenings. Choose with your ticket itinerary in mind, not solely the festival name.
Best hotel for the Convention Center awards event **Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel** is the most natural place to start for an awards-focused visit, given its Convention Center location. It is a full-service hotel with a bigger footprint than downtown boutique inns. Confirm the entrance and any event-related access restrictions; do not assume a hotel stay includes awards admission.
Best downtown base for film screenings and dinner **Kimpton Rowan Palm Springs** and **Hyatt Palm Springs** are central choices for restaurants and evening activities. They work well if you expect to return to the hotel between ticketed screenings. Screening venues can change from one festival edition to the next, so check the theater addresses on your actual tickets before assuming any hotel is walkable.
A quieter option with character **Casa Cody** is a historic downtown-area property with individual casita-style accommodation; it's better for travelers who value the hotel setting over a large lobby. **Triada Palm Springs** is a design-oriented alternative on the north side of the downtown area. These are not necessarily the shortest walk to every venue; they are choices for the feel of the stay.
If the hotel experience is part of the vacation **Ace Hotel & Swim Club** is a South Palm Springs option with a distinctive pool scene. It trades some downtown convenience for a more social resort-style afternoon; expect to arrange transport for screening nights.
Build a realistic festival schedule Book a refundable room until you know how many films you want to see, and leave time between venues. Evening temperatures are cooler than summer visitors may expect. For the official list of screenings, tickets and policies, use the [festival website](https://www.psfilmfest.org/). A hotel reservation is not a film ticket.
What else to do nearby Between screenings, see [where to eat downtown](/best-restaurants-downtown-palm-springs), [Palm Springs hotels without a car](/palm-springs-without-a-car) and the wider [Palm Springs film festival visitor guide](/palm-springs-film-festival-guide).
Official source Festival dates, screening venues and ticketing policies are supplied by the Palm Springs International Film Society. This lodging guide is independent and hotel availability varies by travel date.
FAQ
- When is the Palm Springs International Film Festival in 2027?
- January 7–18, 2027, with the Film Awards on January 7 and film screenings beginning January 8.
- Where should I stay for the Palm Springs Film Awards?
- Start with the Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel near the Convention Center, then compare downtown hotel options based on your full schedule.
- Does a film festival hotel include awards or screening tickets?
- Not automatically. Rooms and individual festival tickets are separate unless an official package clearly bundles them.
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In this guide
The hotels, ranked
#1 · Best Convention Center base
Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel
4-star hotel classDowntown · Palm Springs · $$$
Best for: Conference trips, families and last-minute downtown availability
Why we picked it: A full-service choice for travelers attending the January 7 Film Awards.
Event access and ticket inclusions require confirmation.
#2 · Best upscale downtown stay
Kimpton Rowan Palm Springs
4-star hotel classDowntown Palm Springs · Palm Springs · $$$
Best for: City breaks, business travel, first-timers
Why we picked it: Central to restaurants and evening activities.
Not every screening venue is walkable.
#3 · Best main-street convenience
Hyatt Palm Springs
4-star hotel classDowntown Palm Springs · Palm Springs · $$
Best for: Travelers who want to be on Palm Canyon Drive
Why we picked it: Full-service hotel on downtown Palm Canyon Drive.
Check the specific screening theater before booking.
#4 · Best historic character
Casa Cody
4-star hotel classDowntown / Historic Tennis Club · Palm Springs · $$
Best for: Travellers who want historic character and a quiet courtyard over a scene
Why we picked it: Quieter casita-style feel in the central area.
Small-hotel amenities differ from conference properties.
#5 · Best design-led alternative
Triada Palm Springs
4-star hotel classUptown Design District · Palm Springs · $$$
Best for: Design District stays that want hotel-grade amenities and points eligibility
Why we picked it: Uptown-adjacent boutique-feel hotel with on-site amenities.
Some festival venues may require a drive.
#6 · Best social pool option
Ace Hotel & Swim Club
4-star hotel classSouth Palm Springs · Palm Springs · $$
Best for: Groups, festival weekends, first-timers
Why we picked it: South Palm Springs pool-focused hotel.
Less convenient for repeated downtown screening trips.
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