Hotels in Palm Desert (California, USA)

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2325 hotels in Palm Desert

    JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa

    5 Stars

    Complex of outdoor pools, Mikado Japanese Steakhouse

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  2. Marriott's Desert Springs Villas II

    4 Stars

    The Water’s Edge Bar & Grill, The Shade recreation center

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    The Westin Desert Willow Villas, Palm Desert

    4 Stars

    Multi-pool oasis with 159-foot slide, Desert Willow Golf Resort access

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  4. HOTEL PASEO, Autograph Collection

    4 Stars

    Backyard pool and social hub, Larkspur Grill and live music

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  5. Marriott's Shadow Ridge II- The Enclaves

    4 Stars

    Expansive outdoor pool collection, Comprehensive wellness facilities

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  6. Marriott's Shadow Ridge I-The Villages

    4 Stars

    Multiple outdoor pools with family fun, Giuseppe's Chicago-style Italian dining

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  7. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Palm Desert Coachella Valley

    3 Stars

    Outdoor pool and whirlpool, Modern 24-hour fitness center

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  8. Marriott's Desert Springs Villas I

    4 Stars

    Al fresco poolside dining, Two championship golf courses

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    Embassy Suites by Hilton Palm Desert

    3 Stars

    Saltwater swimming pool, Spanish-hacienda architectural style

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  10. The Inn at Deep Canyon

    3 Stars

    Heated 24-hour saltwater pool, Relaxing spa and sauna facilities

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  11. Homewood Suites by Hilton Palm Desert

    3 Stars

    Outdoor pool and putting green, Mid-century modern suite living

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  12. Holiday Inn Express Palm Desert By Ihg

    3 Stars

    24-hour fitness and wellness, Private balcony or terrace views

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  13. Best Western Plus Palm Desert Resort

    3 Stars

    Palm-fringed outdoor pool and spa, Spanish Mission-inspired architecture

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  14. Hampton Inn & Suites Palm Desert

    3 Stars

    Heated outdoor pool and whirlpool, Modern desert retreat identity

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    Motel 6 Palm Desert - Palm Springs Area

    2 Stars

    Outdoor swimming pool, Budget-friendly desert basecamp

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  16. Palm Desert Suites

    3 Stars

    Two heated outdoor pools, Recently renovated interiors

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  17. Comfort Suites Palm Desert I-10

    3 Stars

    Heated outdoor pool and sundeck, On-site putting green

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  18. Mod Palm Desert

    3 Stars
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  19. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Palm Desert

    3 Stars

    Heated outdoor swimming pool, Innovative room divider desks

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  20. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Palm Desert - Millennium By Ihg

    3 Stars

    Outdoor heated pool and hot tub, Automated pancake station

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  21. Courtyard Palm Desert

    3 Stars

    Santa Rosa Mountain backdrop, Outdoor heated pool and whirlpool

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  22. Hilton Grand Vacations Club Palm Desert

    4 Stars

    Multiple outdoor swimming pools, Southwestern-style accommodations

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  23. Residence Inn Palm Desert

    3 Stars

    Santa Rosa Mountain views, Sparkling outdoor swimming pool

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    Desert Breezes Resort

    3 Stars

    Multiple outdoor swimming pools, Eleven outdoor hot tubs

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  25. Mojave Resort

    2 Stars

    Sparkling outdoor pool and hot tub, Adults-only mid-century modern retreat

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  26. Shadow Mountain Resort

    3 Stars

    Historic figure-eight swimming pool, Relaxing spa and wellness amenities

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  27. Palm Springs RV Resort

    2 Stars

    Large outdoor swimming pool, Quiet desert surroundings

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  28. Marriott Desert Springs Villas 1

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  29. Desert Getaway For Two

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  30. Casa Larrea Inn

    Solar-heated saltwater pool, Historic mid-century property

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  31. Palm Valley CC 2 Bdrms Den 2 Ba Lux Condo Best Location

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  32. Marriotts Shadow Ridge Ii - The Enclaves - Full Resort Access

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  33. New! Palm Desert Casita W/pool - 1 Mi. To El Paseo

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  34. Cozy Casita In The Desert

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  35. Top Rated 2br 2ba Condo With Golf Views

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Palm Desert is a modern oasis of Californian cool

It’s little wonder that glamorous Palm Desert in southern California is so popular with visitors. This modern desert resort city about 120 miles from Los Angeles experiences some of the USA’s warmest weather and boasts upscale shopping, posh spas and boutique hotels, many showcasing the sleek, modernist architecture first popularized in nearby Palm Springs. Located in the Coachella Valley, the city’s stunning backdrop of towering mountains and desert landscapes is matched by its impressive line-up of sports events and facilities. With museums, galleries and a major annual music festival on its doorstep, Palm Desert also has a distinctly arty side.

Experience flashy haunts or shop until you drop

Shopaholics and diners looking for upmarket eateries will find downtown Palm Desert irresistible. This glitzy area where several hotels are situated bears the hallmarks of the modernist aesthetic the Coachella Valley exudes. Occupying low-rise, glass-and-steel structures designed by architects celebrated for their retro panache, there are chic bars oozing Californian cool, fine dining restaurants and laid-back coffee hangouts. Featuring more than 150 businesses, elegant El Paseo Drive is Palm Desert’s answer to Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills. This modern shopping boulevard runs parallel to State Route 111, which threads Palm Desert and Palm Springs together with the other main cities in the valley as well as Palm Springs International Airport. Along its landscaped two miles sit boutique shops and fashion outlets frequented by full-time inhabitants, seasonal “snowbird” residents escaping colder climes and international visitors alike. Major malls along El Paseo Drive have further cemented its reputation as an Inland Empire shopping hotspot. These include Westfield Palm Desert, The Gardens on El Paseo and Desert Crossing.

After all that shopping and dining, relaxing Palm Desert can also be the perfect place for a spot of pampering. Located in a south-sloping suntrap valley framed by lofty mountains, Palm Desert occupies a once-barren landscape shaped by volcanic activity and the restless tectonic plates along the San Andreas Fault. This unique climate and geology make the city and its hinterland fertile ground for swanky spas and wellness centres offering beauty treatments, sunlit swimming pools and soothing hot spring waters.

A hub of sporting activity

Whether swinging racquets or clubs is your thing, Palm Desert is popular with sporty types. Civic leaders have promoted the city as the “world’s golf capital”. It’s hard to argue when there are at least 30 courses within 10 miles. In fact, the wider Coachella Valley region boasts more than 125 golf courses, despite the arid nature of the terrain in this part of California. Golf enthusiasts can even choose a resort hotel with an on-site golf course. Additionally, tennis aficionados can enjoy the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in the neighbouring city of Indian Wells. This impressive tennis complex boasts dozens of courts, including a 16,000-seater stadium, which hosts major annual events regularly attracting the globe’s top tennis talent. In between these events, members can book time on the courts. Tennis professionals are also available for those wishing to sharpen up their game.

A desert retreat brimming with art and music

The beauty and serenity of the city’s desert location have always appealed to arty types and a hip, happening crowd on retreat from hectic LA. Culture vultures can browse numerous art galleries along El Paseo Drive or explore the collection of modern American art and sculpture on display at the Palm Springs Art Museum in Palm Desert at the road’s western end. The city also has a penchant for public art, and many examples are dotted throughout.

As the hometown of much-admired bands like Queens of the Stone Age and Eagles of Death Metal, Palm Desert has a natural flair for live music performances. In Fred Waring Drive, travellers can catch shows at venues like the McCallum Theatre, which once hosted Johnny Cash. Meanwhile, Indian Wells Tennis Garden has welcomed stars like Tom Petty and Andrea Bocelli. Furthermore, thousands of revellers flock to nearby Indio for the annual Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival each spring. This glitzy multi-genre event at the Empire Polo Ground is heralded as one of the USA’s foremost music festivals owing to its scenic splendour, illustrious line-up and high-comfort format. Radiohead, Morrissey, Björk, Kratfwerk and Major Lazer are among the artists to have played the festival down the years.

An abundance of natural wonders

A colourful tapestry of Sonoran Desert and mountain scenery surrounds Palm Desert, making it an ideal playground for outdoors enthusiasts. Although holidaymakers shouldn’t underestimate the desert heat in the summer, myriad safe opportunities do exist for enjoying hiking, biking and horseback-riding trails at recreation areas like those around the Salton Sea lake. Visitors with a head for heights can savour terrific views of the Coachella Valley aboard the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. This rotating cable car takes passengers from the desert floor at Palm Springs to the forests of the San Jacinto Mountains. The fascinating 2.5-mile climb spans five vegetation zones, and visitors can expect to experience much cooler temperatures at the top or even patches of lying snow in midwinter.

Animal lovers will adore the Living Desert Zoo & Gardens in Palm Desert. Showcasing desert plants and animals plus exhibits on Native American culture, this interesting attraction features big cats, reptiles and meerkats. Meanwhile, the unique desert flora and fauna of the Joshua Tree National Park is roughly one hour’s drive away.

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