Palm Springs Two-Night Hotel Deals: How to Compare Weekend Stays
PalmSpots Editors · Published Oct 11, 2026 · Updated Oct 11, 2026

Five selected stays in this guide, kept in sync with our hotel database.
Looking for a Palm Springs hotel deal for Friday–Sunday or another two-night break? Here is how to compare actual bookable total prices without getting misled by a low nightly teaser rate.
| Hotel | Area | From | Best for | Rates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ace Hotel & Swim Club4-star hotel class | South Palm Springs | Check rates for your dates | Groups, festival weekends, first-timers | Check Rates |
| Downtown | Typical rates from $169; attached to the convention center | Conference trips, families and last-minute downtown availability | Check Rates | |
Casa Cody4-star hotel class | Downtown / Historic Tennis Club | Check rates for your dates | Travellers who want historic character and a quiet courtyard over a scene | Check Rates |
The Colony Palms Hotel5-star hotel class | Downtown Palm Springs | Check rates for your dates | Couples, design weekends | Check Rates |
Kimpton Rowan Palm Springs4-star hotel class | Downtown Palm Springs | Check rates for your dates | City breaks, business travel, first-timers | Check Rates |
What counts as a two-night deal?
Compare identical check-in and check-out dates across the hotel's own website and booking partners. A low 'from' rate may refer to a weekday, a different room category, restricted occupancy or a nonrefundable deal.
Your comparison should include the nightly price multiplied by two, occupancy taxes, any resort or destination fee, mandatory parking, expected pet charges, and cancellation terms. A $20 cheaper nightly rate can disappear when a $40-per-night mandatory resort fee is added.
Five hotels worth comparing for a short getaway
Ace Hotel & Swim Club: compare when the hotel pool and social scene are central to the trip. Check whether parties, pool events or minimum-stay requirements affect your weekend.
Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel: compare when a conventional full-service hotel and downtown proximity matter more than a tiny boutique experience.
Casa Cody: compare standard rooms with suites and cottages carefully; the room type has a big impact on both price and kitchen access.
The Colony Palms Hotel: a more intimate, higher-end option; check the cancellation and fee differences against the value of a short, hotel-focused vacation.
Kimpton Rowan Palm Springs: a good choice to compare for downtown access. Parking and any mandatory property charges belong in your final two-night calculation.
How to find better dates
- Compare Friday–Sunday with Sunday–Tuesday if your schedule permits.
- Check school holidays, Modernism Week, tennis tournament weeks and festival weekends before assuming that a particular month is inexpensive.
- Look at both flexible and nonrefundable rates, but do not value an inflexible room as equivalent to a free-cancellation one.
- If considering summer for lower rates, plan around high daytime heat and confirm pool access.
Book the room, not just the hotel name
Read bed setup, room size, pool proximity, pet policy and accessibility notes. A standard room with a street-facing window does not deliver the same trip as a private-patio suite. Use the hotel's own room descriptions to resolve any ambiguity before purchase.
Use the weekend as a starting point
For restaurants and a realistic 48-hour plan, see Palm Springs weekend itinerary. For quieter couple-specific recommendations, see romantic hotels. This page focuses on comparing lodging prices rather than duplicating the itinerary.
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In this guide
The hotels, ranked
#1 · Best for a social weekend

Ace Hotel & Swim Club
4-star hotel classSouth Palm Springs · Palm Springs · $$
Best for: Groups, festival weekends, first-timers
Why we picked it: Pool-focused hotel with an active scene
#2 · Best full-service option
Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel
4-star hotel classDowntown · Palm Springs · $$$
Best for: Conference trips, families and last-minute downtown availability
Why we picked it: Downtown-area hotel; compare total fees
#3 · Best for suite or kitchen choice

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: Carefully select the room category
#4 · Best for boutique relaxation

The Colony Palms Hotel
5-star hotel classDowntown Palm Springs · Palm Springs · $$$
Best for: Couples, design weekends
Why we picked it: Design-led courtyard hotel for hotel-focused stays
#5 · Best downtown city base

Kimpton Rowan Palm Springs
4-star hotel classDowntown Palm Springs · Palm Springs · $$$
Best for: City breaks, business travel, first-timers
Why we picked it: Walkable downtown area; check parking
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