Reviews: Best Palm Springs Hotels

The desert in Southern California is a great escape to many residents out in the Los Angeles area. The weather in Palm Springs is warm pretty much all year round and the summer months can get downright scorching with temps reaching 115 degrees. Hotels are abundant in the desert towns of Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Indio, Indian Wells, and Rancho Mirage. The main strip of Palm Springs is where you should try to stay at if you are not going to book at a resort like Marriott Desert Springs Resort. The reason why I prefer to stay in the main section of downtown Palm Springs is because then I don't have to drive anywhere, everything is within walking distance. There are countless bars, boutiques, and restaurants all within a mile stretch. The Hyatt Regency Suites Palm Springs on North Palm Canyon Drive has all 1 bedroom deluxe suites and in the summer if you stand the heat you can get a room for about $120/night. There is a nice pool and spa on site.

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The Best Western Las Brisas Hotel is located in the heart of Palm Springs and although not as luxurious as the Hyatt it is still a great spot for business and leisure travelers. The complimentary daily breakfast is a plus and you can relax at their outdoor pool when the temperatures get too hot. To really enjoy the essence of what Palm Springs originally was, stay at the Chase Hotel of Palm Springs which was built in the 1940's. It's a classic hotel that is located just 1 block from the Palm Canyon Drive hangouts. The setting is perfect with garden and mountain views from the rooms and a cozy pool. Palm Springs is sprinkled with hotels that are dated in style, but offer a great opportunity to feel what it was like to come to this desert oasis for people decades earlier. The Shilo Inn Palm Springs ($125/night in summer) is close to the downtown area and the aerial tramway. It's a great hotel for those with a budget and the facilities offer everything you would want. I have always found that in the daytime the streets of Palm Springs are packed with day visitors from the LA region, but in the evening things settle down a bit. Many people stay at the golf and tennis resorts scattered throughout the desert and disappear back to their resorts for the night.

Most Popular Palm Springs Hotels

• The Chase Hotel of Palm Springs
• Pepper Tree Inn Palm Springs
• Las Palmas Hotel Palm Springs
• Village Inn
• The Hacienda at Warm Sands
• Desert Hills Hotel
• Shilo Inn Palm Springs
• Le Parker Meridien Palm Springs

Palm Springs Vacation Tips, Recommendations, and Advice: Suggestions for a better Trip!:

I visit Palm Desert (a few towns over from Palm Springs) every March for the Pacific Life Tennis Championship at Indian Wells. The weather is usually ideal with temperatures in the 80's or low 90's and plenty of sunshine. I have on occasion ventured out that way in the peak of the summer and have to say the experience is much different and less enjoyable. The best time to go is either early spring or late fall. Staying at a hotel near downtown Palm Springs is a good choice if you will only be in town for a few days, otherwise we definitely suggest looking into a resort in the Rancho Mirage or Palm Desert areas. Resorts offer larger pools, tennis, golf, and a bigger variety of spa treatments that the smaller hotels just can't offer. One of the unique features of Palm Springs and the nearby towns is that they are surrounded by fairly high mountains that get snow in the winter. The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway (Pstramway.com) will take you high up above the valley floor with majestic views of the terrain. Tickets will set you back about $22/adult and $15/kids but it's worth the trip. The official tourism site for Palm Springs is at Palm-springs.org and it's loaded with information and details on hotels, resorts, vacation rentals, golf, shopping, arts, dining guide, and maps and directions.

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