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    The Willows

    4.8 (54 reviews)
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    Breakfast in the dinning room by the WATERFALL!
    Justin B.

    Just under 30 mins from home, we frequently stay in the Palm Springs area for quick weekend getaways... found this hideaway on Expedia, unique, throwback, beautiful, and intimate... by far the best place I have yet to book a stay in the downtown area! The staff is amazing, there are no resort fees, the Rock Room (we stayed in) has an awesome two person bathtub... I am by far very impressed with this establishment and will definitely stay here again.

    Acanthus Room

    If you love historic hotels with beautiful attention to detail, this one is for you. In addition to the pool area, there are lots of peaceful spots to sit and take in the view. We were in the Acanthus room, which was quiet and comfortable with plenty of nice period touches. There is no check-in desk or room service, except for breakfast, but we were happy to breakfast on the upper terrace facing the mountain one day and in the dining room facing the waterfall the next, with tables beautifully set with linens. Breakfasts (included) were delicious, with fruit, muffins, and a main course, with pleasant service. In the evening, complementary wine and hors-d'oeuvres and a chance to chat with fellow guests. The Willows is on a tucked-away cul-de-sac, steps away from plenty of restaurants and shops and it is next to the Palm Springs Art Museum. One day we picked up lunch at On the Mark Fine Foods and Provisions around the corner and brought it back to the Inn and dined outside, as it gave us another opportunity to enjoy the heavenly setting. The Willows seems to be run efficiently with just a few staff. If you are after a club scene by the pool with loud music or if you want round-the-clock room service, this is not the place. Also be aware that there are steps to rooms and to the dining area and one should note the cancellation policy. The Inn is built against a rocky outcrop and there is a path you can climb to gain a staggering view of Palm Springs. We look forward to returning!

    Fabulous views.
    Elle N.

    This is without a doubt one of the finest lodging establishments in Palm Springs. My husband and I rent out home in the desert and so we try different places when we are there now. What makes the Willows so special is partly it's location and level of service, not to mention a stunning property with views! You have gated parking, a full gourmet breakfast daily by their outdoor waterfall and to top it off the wine and cheese hour is one of the absolute best we've been too. If they add afternoon tea - I would never leave! Every amenity and detail has been thought out for you, so you can just go and enjoy! it's intimate and small and perfect for couples. You have use of the pool and hot tub and you can hike the property with some amazing views of Palm Springs. You are just a block or two from the Palm and Indian Canyon Roads, close to Starbucks and the Coffee Bean (and my favorite Cielo is a manageable walk). Our favorite rooms are overlooking the pool area and are the most reasonable. If you are concerned with cost, don't be because they really deliver what you receive. Go and celebrate that romantic occasion! We will return.

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    The Willows is fantastic. We went with another couple and the four of just loved it. The service and the food are spectacular.

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    The best of the best I give 20 + stars !!!! Close to downtown Palm Springs this is worth every penny

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    Fantastic! The ambience, the room, the service and the food. I will make it a point to return!

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    ARRIVE Palm Springs - 2nd floor view over the pool at night. Open until Midnight!

    ARRIVE Palm Springs

    (354 reviews)

    $$

    Our stay was so fun & we really appreciated the manager Kimberly's hospitality. She directed us to…read morea wonderful poolside cabana & served us our delicious brunch poolside while we sunbathed. We will definitely be BACK!

    We stayed at ARRIVE Palm Springs from 12/31-1/2, and I'm deeply disappointed - not just by what…read morehappened, but by how the hotel has refused to address it. On 1/1, while using the hot tub on site, the chlorine stripped the dye right out of the fabric of my swimsuit within about 10 minutes. By the next morning, my partner's swim shorts were also bleached and permanently damaged. The photos speak for themselves - this was severe chemical damage, not normal wear. While we were at the pool that day, a staff member told us the hot tub had been chlorinated that morning. Two of our personal items were ruined after a single use following same-day maintenance. The total replacement cost for my swimsuit alone is $240. Fabriv damage occurring within minutes is commonly associated with significantly elevated chlorine levels, not normal use. Given how quickly the dye was stripped from our swimwear, this raised serious concerns about whether the facilities were safe for guests to be using at that time. What's far more upsetting than the damage itself is the hotel's lack of response. We reported this while still on property and followed up multiple times afterward. Management was dismissive, denied responsibility, and told us to take it up with Booking.com. Since then, Booking.com has attempted multiple times to contact the hotel on our behalf and the property has not responded at all. Accidents happen. Equipment issues happen. But refusing to acknowledge a clear problem, deflecting responsibility, and then completely ignoring repeated attempts to resolve it is unacceptable. The lack of accountability and communication is what truly ruined this experience.

    The Dunes Hotel - FRONT DESK

    The Dunes Hotel

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    Stayed here for the 3rd of July last year and we had a great time. The pool is a perfect size but…read moreI'm sure if it's busy it can get a little crowded. You can relax and enjoy a view of the San Jacinto mountains and a cocktail. The hotel is beautifully newly remodeled. The first room we had, the ac kept shutting off on us and the manager personally took us to a new room and apologized. It's not far from downtown. The lobby has a beautiful mod mod fireplace as well. I would stay here again.

    Booked this room, and when we showed up, I knew I've been here before. It was the Quality inn a few…read moreyears back when we stayed here , I didn't know it turned into the Dunes Hotel. This hotel was given a complete makeover . Our room was up to date, with a flatscreen tv and multiple charging ports. Just bring your own charging cable. Also Coffee machine and electric kettle and mini fridge. The Dunes hotel also has bikes for the guest if they want to use them . Since it was hot out, I passed on the bikes. They have a really nice lobby to chill out in . I mean wow, they really did a great job improving this property . No keys or key cards just codes to get in your room or access to the property. Now, parking can be real tricky . It can get really crowded to where all the parking spots get filled. There is parking on the street but I'd check with the front desk to make sure it's safe or allowed. They also have a gym with a Peloton to my surprise . A decent hotel for a good price right in Downtown Palm Springs where there's a lot of restaurants and bars . If you need some of the essentials, there's a grocery warehouse across the street . Definitely worth a look if you're planning to visit Palm Springs, I'm definitely would be coming back .

    La Serena Villas - Entry to the hotel where we were greeted with champagne

    La Serena Villas

    (256 reviews)

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    Really charming adult only hotel. Loved the calmness of the property and the rooms…read more My recommendation is at a minimum stay in the luxe room if you can swing it. Bar and pool are quiet and comfortable Room patio is nice enough to sit with a gas fire pit on a chilly night. Bar and rooftop bar are actually really great and fun. Drinks and food were very good Only downside if any is there is no gym. Staff is amazing and very helpful. I would highly recommend this property

    We wound up here after our room at the Del Marcos next door had issues. I hate to pack my stuff…read moreagain unless I'm packing to leave but this seemed like an upgrade so I agreed to move. The property is small but quite nice. Pool is kinda crammed in there, with fewer chairs than guests should the hotel be sold out, and it's right in front of the restaurant, putting your swimsuit ass on display for anyone looking to dine. But there is a spa past the "guests only" sign, away from the pool, so that's at least an option. Rooms are spacious and beautiful. Reminded me of a casita. Shower is huge and has great pressure. Pocket doors all around, nice. Hot tub in back is killer and having a fire pit next to it makes the backyard lounging even more inviting on a crisp night. Free breakfast is full of solid choices. Not-free food and drinks are good but, holy hell, is it overpriced. I hate that we're at a place where drinks are $20 on average for alcohol that hasn't been getting more expensive. I just drink less so good for me, I suppose? I got a surf & turf for $55 and it was flank steak and about 15% of it was fat. It came with three shrimp. Sad. Excellent service. Everyone was polite, accommodating, pleasant. No complaints there at all.

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    The Monkey Tree by AvantStay

    (137 reviews)

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    Very unfavorable and unexpected experience at The Monkey Tree in Palm Soring…read more Parking location was uncomfortable. Everything was dimly lit. General hotel layout was nice, felt vintage and was a refreshing twist. Room layout was interesting, tv was placed in front of the couch so you can't watch tv in bed. When first entering our room: 1. The two ceilings lights either flickered or did not turn on at all. The room was pitch black until we PLUGGED IN the closet lamp. 2. The bathtub was not clean, there were hairs. Bathtub was paint was chipped and the faucet was leaking as well. 3. The kitchen utensils were not clean. Forks, glasses and even the roll of paper towels were found dirty or used. The extra rolls under the sink were unwrapped. When coming to our room a few hours after check in, calling customer service (calling three times) took more than an hour, just for us to be told that the lighting and cleanliness issues will be solved in the morning. Was really looking forward to the experience but upon our first few hours, we felt unwelcome, uncomfortable and turned off of our whole stay. Especially when faced with the lack of cleanliness in the restroom, if our bathtub could be so apparently dirty, what else could they have missed? We were forced to spend the first few hours fixing up our room before starting to feel comfortable. This meant scrubbing the bathtub, washing every dish and checking every surface. With the lengthy and detailed check in process, we were really expecting a quality, travel worthy experience. Instead, it felt we were greeted with an unclean, uncomfortable welcome. As guests, it was made obvious to us that customer service was not at the forefront of our experience. Having decentralized customer service (through phone numbers and apps) made us feel so unattached from the actual experience.

    I'm a guest I'll be staying at the monkey tree Hotel the eighth through the 11th prior to my…read morearrival I notified the hotel and let them know that I unfortunately contracted monkey pox I tried to get my money back and cancel the reservation and be responsible protecting myself, the hotel, and other guest, but the hotel said they would not cancel or refund my money and that I had to keep the reservation and I could either show up or not so I intend to show up and keep my reservation the eighth through the 11th. I intend to use all the amenities, including the pool and interact just like any other guest if you're staying there the eighth through the 11th come say hi or contact the hotel and let them know how you feel about being in such close quarters with somebody with monkeypox.

    Palm Springs Rendezvous - The majestic mountains and the beautiful courtyard area!

    Palm Springs Rendezvous

    (328 reviews)

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    This place is a true gem, maybe a hidden gem due to the negative reviews as of lately…read more My husband and I booked this place for a quick weekend getaway. I was a little scared when I read that most of the recent reviews were negative. I was thinking "oh no! What did I get us into." This place is a blast from the past. The decor is that of a mid century modern and is a really cozy quadrangle set up. The interior feels homey and the property is set up like an air bnb with shared amenities. They play 1950s music all day on speakers throughout the complex, it creates that vintage feel but can get repetitive after a few days. Lounge with tables, board games, travel brochures, couches, fire place, coffee and tea, and industrial kitchen for use during your stay. (Old reviews mention happy hour, breakfast, snacks, etc. these are no longer offered but why not just bring your own?) Each room has microwave and mini fridge. Outdoor gas fire pit for use. The pool is small but has a deep end 8ft which is nice. There are pool noodles and some tubes to use. The hot tub is spacious and powerful jets. We stayed in the Hawaiian surf room, loved the theme it was so cute and felt like a tropical getaway. The shower is small but functional. Good AC unit with a remote control and ceiling fan. Surfboard coffee table and wicker love seat add to the tropical feel. Overall this was a nice private getaway. You can be left alone to relax! If you need anything you can text the hotel and someone replies super quick in my experience. The hotel feels very secure with codes needed to enter the complex and security cameras at the entrance and surrounding the complex. (Probably for management to check and make sure everything is running smoothly). I would stay here again in a heartbeat and I have stayed at a few different boutique hotels in the area. This would be a top choice! Please realize this is an older complex and it does show some wear and tear but come on the building is probably 100 years old or somewhere close to that. If you are expecting a sterile, high end, resort feel for your stay this is not your place... but otherwise this is a great choice! I couldn't help but feel bad for the owners with all of the really bad reviews on here because that was truly not my experience. I left off one star because there are definitely areas of improvement that could be made but not enough to ruin my experience.

    While looking for a hotel to stay during my weekend getaway Rendezvous stood out because there a…read morelot of amenities with no resort fees! That was the biggest plus. There are 10 rooms available and each one is a different theme in the 1950s. I stayed for two nights in the Crooners room and I enjoyed my stay a lot. When I arrived, Tim, the inn keeper assisted me with my room keys and showing me around the property. My room was decorated with the Rat Pack and I loved it. All rooms are a maximum of two people with a hot tub, refrigerator with water, microwave, and coffee maker, air conditioning, and DVD player. If you'd like, bring a DVD and popcorn to enjoy during your stay. The bed was pretty comfortable. There were more than enough pillows which I'm guilty of using more than one pillow while I sleep. I love how the comforter was linen on the outside, but cozy and warm on the inside. The Crooners room has two sinks, but I only used one. There is happy hour everyday at 5pm by the pool or communal area with snacks and beer or wine. During my stay there were chips and salsa and the following day was veggies with dip, with of course a drink of choice. Really nice touch added to my stay. It's been a while since I have stayed in a bed and breakfast and I love the homeyness here. Breakfast is served in the communal dining area with hand sanitizer provided. The three-course breakfast starts with a fruit smoothie, a fruit parfait and a hot breakfast. For breakfast they served blueberry pancakes with sausage and the following day it was quiche with artichoke hearts and potatoes. I loved the service here so much. You sit at a table and they serve the food to you. The pool is open 24 hours will pool floaties available to use as well. Another thing I like about this place is that because there aren't many people (max 40 people at a time) it is highly likely you will get the pool to yourself. When I checked out and left the property I told my husband I would enjoy staying here again. I really enjoyed my stay here and highly recommend you stay here too.

    The Willows - hotels - Updated June 2026

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