This hotel wildly exceeded my expectations. The price was so reasonable--compared with other Palm Springs properties--that I was afraid it would be a dump. Not at all! I took my two sons (12 and 18) for spring break and we had a wonderful time. The hotel in general, and our room in particular were spotless. We had a one bedroom suite with a bath and a half. It was very large, comfortable, and had nice amenities. We had a lovely view of the golf course and mountains. The included breakfast is a very nice continental breakfast... cereal, fruit, breads and coffee. Don't expect a full-breakfast buffet. A few suggestions and observations:
- You'll need a car. There is a lot to do in the greater Palm Springs area, but nothing is walking distance from the hotel. Indian Wells is a 20-30 minute drive from Palm Springs.
- Poolside dining is limited and a bit expensive.
- This is the old "Desi Arnaz Western Hills Resort" built by Desi and Lucy in 1957. Very cool history. Take the time to look at all the fabulous photos displayed in the lobby area. Unfortunately, the 50s decor and architecture are gone... obviously the hotel has been renovated to look new.
- The Indian Wells Resort is a perfect place to relax. Don't expect a lot of "resort activities" like exercise classes, happy hours or the like. Its not that sort of place.
- Be aware that you will be charged a nightly "resort fee" of $18. I find this to be a weird add-on, but it seems to be the local custom of all the area resorts, including the Miramonte.
We loved it and would be very happy to return.
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Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older Travellers, Great pool scene, Families with Teenagers, tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
pet owners
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Other