For well-priced quality in a convenient location, it's tough to beat the Hilton Garden Inn Palm Spring/Rancho Mirage. The three-pear provides visitors with an airy, modern lobby and lounge, and American restaurant for breakfast, dinner, and room service. The 120 rooms are simple yet comfortable -- each comes with a Keurig coffeemaker and mini-fridge. The air-conditioned fitness center and resort-style pool offer respites from the Palm Springs sun, while affordable rates mean guests should have plenty of cash left over to hit the boutiques and restaurants at The River, Rancho Mirage's top shopping and dining destination, located just across the street. For something less chain-like, the Desert Riviera Hotel has vintage details and free bikes to borrow -- but kids aren't allowed.
For well-priced quality in a convenient location, it's tough to beat the Hilton Garden Inn Palm Spring/Rancho Mirage. The three-pear provides visitors with an airy, modern lobby and lounge, and American restaurant for breakfast, dinner, and room service. The 120 rooms are simple yet comfortable -- each comes with a Keurig coffeemaker and mini-fridge. The air-conditioned fitness center and resort-style pool offer respites from the Palm Springs sun, while affordable rates mean guests should have plenty of cash left over to hit the boutiques and restaurants at The River, Rancho Mirage's top shopping and dining destination, located just across the street. For something less chain-like, the Desert Riviera Hotel has vintage details and free bikes to borrow -- but kids aren't allowed.
This Starwood hotel that doubles as a time-share/ownership property sprawls across 360 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds. The three, villa-style room types are all large and feature balconies or patios, though some are in need of updating. It's a family-friendly resort with with so much going on guests might not find its distance from downtown Palm Springs as much of a drawback. Couples without kids, or those seeking a luxurious stay closer to the action, might want to consider the stylish Colony Palms Hotel in the heart of Palm Springs, though it cannot compare with the Westin Mission Hills in the number and scope of its amenities.
This Starwood hotel that doubles as a time-share/ownership property sprawls across 360 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds. The three, villa-style room types are all large and feature balconies or patios, though some are in need of updating. It's a family-friendly resort with with so much going on guests might not find its distance from downtown Palm Springs as much of a drawback. Couples without kids, or those seeking a luxurious stay closer to the action, might want to consider the stylish Colony Palms Hotel in the heart of Palm Springs, though it cannot compare with the Westin Mission Hills in the number and scope of its amenities.
The upscale Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa has plenty to offer business travelers, vacationing families, golfers, and tennis enthusiasts. Set on a somewhat isolated site in Rancho Mirage, the sprawling resort has 512 guest rooms that are spacious and well-equipped, but they're overdue for a refresh. The expansive grounds allow for an extensive lineup of outdoor features, including three pools (one adults-only), two golf courses, and a top-notch tennis center. There's also a full-service spa, multiple dining options, a fitness center, and a kids' club, plus tons of meeting and event space, but expect to get socked with a hefty daily resort fee. Travelers looking for an upscale stay closer to downtown can check out The Saguaro Palm Springs.
The upscale Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa has plenty to offer business travelers, vacationing families, golfers, and tennis enthusiasts. Set on a somewhat isolated site in Rancho Mirage, the sprawling resort has 512 guest rooms that are spacious and well-equipped, but they're overdue for a refresh. The expansive grounds allow for an extensive lineup of outdoor features, including three pools (one adults-only), two golf courses, and a top-notch tennis center. There's also a full-service spa, multiple dining options, a fitness center, and a kids' club, plus tons of meeting and event space, but expect to get socked with a hefty daily resort fee. Travelers looking for an upscale stay closer to downtown can check out The Saguaro Palm Springs.
The luxury Ritz-Carlton brand has a lot to live up to, and this Rancho Mirage outpost delivers with a slew of amenities, huge guest rooms, and exceptional views from its bluff-side spot overlooking the Coachella Valley. Highlights include adults-only and family pools, indoor and outdoor relaxation nooks, a poolside restaurant and bar, a (somewhat) casual eatery, and a posh steakhouse. But the list goes on with a massive spa with a gym, plus free activities like nature walks and stargazing. Rooms are spacious with sophisticated decor and amenities like Nespresso machines, 42-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels, and plush bathrobes. The most frequent complaints involve extra fees, including nightly resort and valet-parking fees. Those looking for more of a classic resort feel might consider the Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort and Spa, though nothing in the area quite outclasses the Ritz.
The luxury Ritz-Carlton brand has a lot to live up to, and this Rancho Mirage outpost delivers with a slew of amenities, huge guest rooms, and exceptional views from its bluff-side spot overlooking the Coachella Valley. Highlights include adults-only and family pools, indoor and outdoor relaxation nooks, a poolside restaurant and bar, a (somewhat) casual eatery, and a posh steakhouse. But the list goes on with a massive spa with a gym, plus free activities like nature walks and stargazing. Rooms are spacious with sophisticated decor and amenities like Nespresso machines, 42-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels, and plush bathrobes. The most frequent complaints involve extra fees, including nightly resort and valet-parking fees. Those looking for more of a classic resort feel might consider the Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort and Spa, though nothing in the area quite outclasses the Ritz.
The 466-room Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort and Spa is a luxury resort built on a country club golf course with a variety of amenities for families. There is a Splashtopia water park with water slides and a sandy beach ringed by a 450-foot lazy river along with an adults-only pool and hot tubs (though the pools can feel overrun at times). A golf course and tennis courts provide extra entertainment. Guests that aren't drawn to the water park might prefer the nearby Westin Mission Hills, which usually has similar rates.
The 466-room Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort and Spa is a luxury resort built on a country club golf course with a variety of amenities for families. There is a Splashtopia water park with water slides and a sandy beach ringed by a 450-foot lazy river along with an adults-only pool and hot tubs (though the pools can feel overrun at times). A golf course and tennis courts provide extra entertainment. Guests that aren't drawn to the water park might prefer the nearby Westin Mission Hills, which usually has similar rates.
The 314-room Agua Caliente is an entertainment-oriented casino, resort, and spa about 10 minutes beyond the shopping centers of Rancho Mirage. With a clean, corporate feel, guest rooms are sizable and include flat-screen TVs, workspaces, and free Wi-Fi. The hotel has 10,000 square feet of flexible meeting and ballroom space, so it draws a lot of business travelers and conferences. Still, with a large casino and theater on-site, Agua Caliente also sees its fair share of leisure travelers as well.
The 314-room Agua Caliente is an entertainment-oriented casino, resort, and spa about 10 minutes beyond the shopping centers of Rancho Mirage. With a clean, corporate feel, guest rooms are sizable and include flat-screen TVs, workspaces, and free Wi-Fi. The hotel has 10,000 square feet of flexible meeting and ballroom space, so it draws a lot of business travelers and conferences. Still, with a large casino and theater on-site, Agua Caliente also sees its fair share of leisure travelers as well.