Palm Desert is in the Coachella Valley area of Southern California along I-10. It is 15 miles southeast of Palm Springs and 120 miles east of Los Angeles. The closest airport, Palm Springs Airport, is 12 miles away.
Palm Desert is in the Coachella Valley area of Southern California along I-10. It is 15 miles southeast of Palm Springs and 120 miles east of Los Angeles. The closest airport, Palm Springs Airport, is 12 miles away.
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"An OK hotel. The room was functional, but one bedside lamp didn't have an on/off switch. If you're looking for a no-frills place, this one is adequate.2017-03-16"
"A reasonably priced hotel. The room was large and well-appointed, and the employees were friendly.2017-03-07"
"Right off I-10 and close to everything. Nice room with a microwave, fridge, and little sitting area. The hotel had everything I needed, including breakfast. I'd stay here again.2017-02-21"
"This is a lovely resort. The grounds were beautifully manicured. The room was clean and the bed was inviting. The lobby was also clean, and the staff was polite. They were helpful and made me feel welcome. You won't be disappointed if you stay here.2015-06-12"
"The motel room was clean but smelled musty, and our room was right next to the noisy ice machine. We had a hard time sleeping. Don't stay here.2018-03-13"
"The motel room needed a facelift, and the carpet was dirty. It was nice having a microwave and fridge, but the AC was noisy. The bed sagged, the bedsheets were too short, and there was no extra blanket in the room. Poor water pressure in the shower. The vanity area was small, but I liked having it outside the bathroom. Nice grounds and awesome staff.2016-04-05"
"Good location, and the price was right. My room needed improvement. I had trouble with the sink, which was repaired. The AC made a funny noise that was annoying at night. My room was never cleaned until late afternoon, which was also annoying. Motel employees were nice and accommodating, though.2015-03-08"
"A good, moderately-priced hotel that was clean and well-maintained. The room was well-organized, and there were plenty of outlets. The only issue was that the exhaust fan in the bathroom was extremely loud and came on automatically with the light. Fantastic customer service. Good breakfast with a variety of food.2020-03-05"
"The room was clean, and the hotel staff was great. Stay here.2016-09-14"
"The hotel room was comfortable, and check-in was easy. I enjoyed the included breakfast.2016-01-16"
"The motel was centrally located. Nice room and staff, and a made-to-order breakfast.2022-06-25"
"Great motel, especially if you're traveling with pets. All the employees were so nice, and despite the Covid-19 situation, they made me feel comfortable and welcome. Good breakfast, too.2020-04-19"
"Clean, quiet room. The front desk clerk was courteous and informative. Breakfast exceeded my expectations. This motel was a great choice; I'd stay again.2017-04-04"
"We had a terrible experience at this hotel. There was no mat in the bathtub, and my wife slipped. We complained but never got a mat, and the manager never returned our call as promised. Don't stay here.2019-03-13"
"I was bitten by bed bugs. Stay away from this hotel.2024-01-03"
"The fluorescent light under the TV in the living room fell down to the desk. I reported it and a maintenance man just taped it back up to the TV; it fell down again 5 minutes later. The checkout clerk didn't seem at all concerned. Nice hotel otherwise.2016-02-21"
El Paseo Drive is a posh, downtown shopping district and a main attraction in the city. It runs just south of and parallel to CA 111.
About half of the hotels in Palm Desert are located downtown along CA 111. The other hotels are north of town near the golf and country clubs. Marriott has 5 hotels in this area, Westin and Hilton each have one.
If you are looking for a hotel with a waterslide for families, there is one at the Marriott Vacation Club Shadow Ridge I Villages.
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