The 6 Best Luxury Hotels in Palm Desert
Hand-picked in Palm Desert: our selection of 5-star hotels starts at the Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort and reaches to The Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort. Every suitespot booking comes with free breakfast for 2, a room upgrade subject to availability, hotel credit and VIP service – benefits worth over €500.
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The best-known hotels in Palm Desert
Some hotels shape the image of a city more than any sight does. The ones below are among them in Palm Desert – ordered by which our travel advisors suggest first. The address we put first is the Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort.
| Hotel | Location | suitespot score | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort | – | ★ 4.4/5 | 375 € |
| The Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort | – | ★ 4.1/5 | 196 € |
| Tommy Bahama Miramonte | – | ★ 4.1/5 | 160 € |
| Renaissance Esmeralda Indian Wells | – | ★ 4.4/5 | 185 € |
| JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort | – | ★ 4.5/5 | 239 € |
| La Quinta Resort & Club | – | ★ 4.4/5 | 152 € |
Your guide to the best luxury hotels in Palm Desert
Hyatt Regency Indian Wells ResortFor this guide we have gathered the best hotels in Palm Desert: two luxury hotels, from 239 euros a night.At no extra cost: booking through suitespot costs the same as booking direct with the hotel – the benefits come on top, free of charge.
Two luxury hotels in Palm Desert – and how to choose
The two luxury hotels in Palm Desert cost 239 € and 375 € a night.
The Westin Rancho Mirage Golf ResortAt both the suitespot benefits apply from the first night.
And here it is especially easy to choose by the type of accommodation.
Our travel advisors’ insider tip
For all 95 categories you know in advance whether you are booking a room, a suite or a villa. The split:
• At the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort 17 of the 30 categories are suites and 13 are rooms.
• At the Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort there are twelve suites and four villas among 65 categories.
• Together: 29 suites, four villas, 62 rooms.
So this destination tells you very precisely what you are getting, and almost never how large it is. You pick the type here, we obtain the square metre figure – before you book and in writing.
Our advice: tell us the type first. If it is to be a villa, four categories remain and the matter is settled in one enquiry.
Where to stay in Palm Desert: two resorts, 95 categories
The two best hotels in Palm Desert are resorts – and in the desert they point at water surprisingly often.
Tommy Bahama MiramonteThe JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort from 239 € offers 30 categories. Seven of them look at the pool, six at the lake and three at the golf course – 13 of 30 at the water, then. Our recommendation for anyone who wants something green and blue outside the window in the morning.
The Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort from 375 € offers 65 categories – by far the widest choice. Five look at the resort, two at the pool and one at the golf course. Our recommendation for anyone who wants a wide choice at one address – and for anyone looking for a villa, because the four villas in this selection are here.
Our travel advisors know the routes in the valley and work them out for your particular occasion.
95 categories: the best hotels in Palm Desert from the inside
Together the best hotels in Palm Desert offer 95 categories.
Renaissance Esmeralda Indian WellsAt the Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort sizes range from 51.10 to 102.19 square metres. At the top are the Champions Suite and the One Bedroom Suite at 102.19 each, the Grand Suite at 81.29 and the Penthouse Suite at 78.97.
At the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort the Governors Suite measures 67 square metres.
For all other categories our travel advisors have the area confirmed by the hotel in question before you book.
The split by type: 29 suites, four villas and 62 rooms. Tell us both – the type and the square metre figure you do not want to go below.
What a night at a luxury hotel in Palm Desert costs
A night at a 5-star hotel in Palm Desert costs 239 € or 375 €, on average 307 €.
| Luxury hotel | From | suitespot benefits from |
|---|---|---|
| JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort | 239 € | 1st night |
| Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort | 375 € | 1st night |
At both hotels the benefits apply from the first night. A long weekend brings you the same package as two weeks.
When it is at its best: from October to May. The days are warm and dry, the evenings pleasantly cool, and the mountains all around stand out sharply in the light.
In summer the day shifts to the pool and the early evening – in exchange it is distinctly quieter and the nights are long and clear. Our recommendation for anyone who wants the valley without the crowds.
And whatever the date: you get the suitespot benefits in the quietest week of the year exactly as in the busiest.
Breakfast, hotel credit and exclusive services at a 5-star hotel
At both hotels breakfast for two people, an upgrade subject to availability, an early check-in or late check-out and a welcome gift are included.
Personal luxury travel adviceOur travel advisors personally accompany your booking – 365 days a year, from the first offer to late check-out. Reach the suitespot VIP service via email or WhatsApp.Phone: +49 30 81452346 · hotel@suitespot.comAnd two points are worth a close look.
• The Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort grants its upgrade at the time of booking rather than on arrival – within the room categories and subject to availability. So you know in advance what you are sleeping in.
• The same hotel carries 100 US dollars of hotel credit and serves breakfast for two people with one breakfast dish and one drink each.
And the loyalty side: Marriott Bonvoy at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort, World of Hyatt at the Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort – both with regular points and status benefits. So booking through us still counts towards your account.
Give us your membership number with the enquiry.
The hotels in Palm Desert at a glance
What sets the hotels in Palm Desert apart – from their opening year to the spa:
| Hotel | Opened | Renovated | Pool | Spa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort | 1986 | 2024 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tommy Bahama Miramonte | 1963 | 2023 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Renaissance Esmeralda Indian Wells | 2026 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort | 1987 | 2021 | ✓ | ✓ |
| La Quinta Resort & Club | 1926 | 2025 | ✓ | ✓ |
Earn points & use your status in Palm Desert
The focus of this selection is Marriott Bonvoy. Booking through suitespot costs you neither points nor an elite night: the rate settles as a direct rate and your status is still recognised. Here is what is available in Palm Desert:
At no extra cost: you pay the same rate as booking direct with the hotel – the suitespot benefits come on top, free of charge.
| Program | Hotels | Examples in Palm Desert |
|---|---|---|
| Marriott Bonvoy | 3 hotels | The Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort, Renaissance Esmeralda Indian Wells, JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort |
| Hilton Honors | 1 hotel | La Quinta Resort & Club |
| World of Hyatt | 1 hotel | Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort |
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Frequently asked questions about luxury hotels in Palm Desert
Which is the best luxury hotel in Palm Desert?
It depends on the criterion. The Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort offers the widest choice with 65 categories and is the only one with four villas. At the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort 17 of the 30 categories are suites, and at 239 € it is the more affordable entry.
What does a night at a 5-star hotel in Palm Desert cost?
239 € or 375 €, on average 307 €.
How many suites are there in Palm Desert?
29 of the 95 categories are suites, four are villas and 62 are rooms.
How big are the rooms in Palm Desert?
At the Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort sizes range from 51.10 to 102.19 square metres; at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort the Governors Suite measures 67. Our travel advisors obtain the exact size of any other category before you book.
Which hotel in Palm Desert has a view of the lake?
The JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort: six categories look at the lake, seven at the pool and three at the golf course.
Is there a minimum stay in Palm Desert?
No – at both hotels the suitespot benefits apply from the first night.
When is the best time to visit Palm Desert?
From October to May the days are warm and dry and the evenings pleasantly cool. In summer the day shifts to the pool and the early evening; in exchange it is distinctly quieter.
What benefits do I get through suitespot in Palm Desert?
At both hotels breakfast for two people, an upgrade, an early check-in or late check-out and a welcome gift. At the Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort also 100 US dollars of hotel credit – and there the upgrade is granted at the time of booking.
Which is the most expensive hotel in Palm Desert?
The most expensive hotel in Palm Desert is Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort, with rates from 374 € a night. La Quinta Resort & Club has the lowest entry price at 151 €.
