Best Family Hotels in Palm Springs

Retro, hip, luxurious – the list of adjectives that recent guests attach to this hotel is long and overwhelmingly positive. From the exterior, the property looks like a classic Palm Springs resort, but inside, guests find themselves among chic furnishings, modern artwork and stylish facilities. Guest room decor features white and beige hues with colorful accent chairs and pillows. Rooms and suites offer LCD flat-screen TVs and minibars. Additional amenities include the Palm Springs Yacht Club spa, three pools, two tennis courts, a lemonade stand and four eateries, which all earn guests' praise. However, travelers warn that the room bills at this Leading Hotels of the World property are steep, especially when considering the added resort fee. But remember: Leaders Club members receive perks when staying here. Just a few miles from Palm Springs International Airport and downtown Palm Springs, this hotel's location is ideal.

Palm Springs visitors enjoy staying at the Hyatt Palm Springs because of its friendly, efficient staff and downtown location. The spacious, suite accommodations cater to larger groups, but the lackluster decor earned a few disapproving remarks from visitors. All rooms come with flat-screen TVs and iHome docking stations, as well as coffee makers and wireless internet access. Some also feature private balconies. If you're not a fan of this Hyatt's room decor, spend your days by the pool, at the fitness center or on one of the nearby golf courses. Or grab a bite to eat at the hotel's SHARE Small Plate Bistro or HooDoo Patio Restaurant & Bar. This hotel participates in Hyatt's loyalty program, meaning members will earn rewards for their stays.

With the Santa Rosa Mountains as its backdrop, the La Quinta Resort & Club has been a desert getaway for the Hollywood elite since its opening in the 1920s. Stars such as Greta Garbo and Clark Gable used to seek refuge within the resort's whitewashed casitas, located around 127 miles from Los Angeles. Guest rooms maintain a relaxed yet luxurious ambiance with soothing design accents, leather furniture and fireplaces (in most rooms). The resorts' amenities will also provide visitors with all they need for a relaxing or an exciting getaway. Summer temperatures in the Coachella Valley can enter the triple digits, but La Quinta boasts 41 outdoor swimming pools to keep guests cool and comfortable. If it's not too hot, take advantage of this Waldorf Astoria-affiliated resort's five golf courses or the on-site tennis center, complete with 23 courts and private instruction. Recent travelers lauded La Quinta's seven in-house restaurants, especially the Mexican fare of Adobe Grill. However, get ready for a lot of walking: La Quinta's grounds are manicured and lovely, but it's a trek to span the property. Members of the Hilton Honors program can earn or redeem points by choosing to stay here, but make sure you're aware of the daily resort fee that applies to all guests.

Sitting east of Palm Springs, California, in Indian Wells, the Miramonte Indian Wells Resort & Spa, Curio Collection by Hilton offers opportunities to unwind. The property is surrounded by golf courses and offers packages for guests looking to work on their game. Guests can also relax by the sprawling outdoor pool or utilize The Well Spa, which treats stressed guests to a variety of indoor and outdoor treatments. Travelers who choose to stay here leave feeling pampered – a sensation that many previous visitors attribute to the friendly hotel staff. The accommodations aren't too shabby, either, though some recent visitors said they could use an update. Guest rooms at this Curio Collection property are dressed in neutral color palettes and feature marble bathrooms and flat-screen TVs.. Guests are also fond of the farm-to-table California cuisine served at the Citrus & Palm. Though a daily resort fee is tacked on to room rates at this hotel, Hilton Honors members may access a digital key on their smartphone, as well as earn and redeem points by choosing to stay here. 

If you're in search of charming accommodations within the heart of downtown Palm Springs, consider staying at the Avalon Hotel Palm Springs. This boutique property is within 5 miles of several popular local attractions, including the Palm Springs Art Museum, Moorten Botanical Garden and the Palm Springs Air Museum. According to recent visitors, the property's three outdoor pools, Chi Chi restaurant and Estrella spa consistently wow guests. To avoid a less-than-stellar view of the parking lot, consider upgrading to room where you can enjoy views of the grounds from your balcony or patio in addition to standard amenities like terry bathrobes, Davines bath products and minibars. And although some travelers may find the Avalon Hotel Palm Springs' nightly room rates to be a bit high, the hotel regularly offers booking specials to help cut costs.