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JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & SpavsThe Saguaro Palm Springs
Both properties are praised by expert writers. On balance, The Saguaro Palm Springs ranks significantly higher than JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa. The Saguaro Palm Springs scores 86 with praise from 10 publications including The Telegraph, Time Out and Frommer's.
JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa
Fodor's
Gayot
Forbes Travel Guide
Oyster
74855 Country Club Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260
From $228/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "With a dramatic U-shape design, this sprawling convention-oriented hotel is set on 450 landscaped acres and wraps around the desert's largest private lake." Full review
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It's a long walk from the lobby to the rooms; if you're driving, you might want to request a room close to the parking lot.
Gayot "One of the largest and grandest resort hotels in the Coachella Valley (eight stories with 884 rooms on 450 acres), this place has everything you'd expect, and then some."
Forbes Travel Guide Recommended
"Palm tree-lined paths, freshwater lakes and rolling green golf courses set the scene as you approach the JW Marriott Desert Springs, one of the Coachella Valley’s largest resorts." Full review
OysterUpscale
"Looks and feels like a resort oasis in the middle of the desert...it houses almost 900 rooms in several wings, so guests can choose if they prefer to sleep closer to the spa or pools. " Full review
The Saguaro Palm Springs
Time Out
Afar Magazine Fodor's
Jetsetter Gayot
The Telegraph
Condé Nast Traveler
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
1800 East Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92264
From $120/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Time Out "A bright, color-blocked facade and blue bedrooms with lime furniture and purple carpeting may sound like a design worst nightmare, but somehow this place pulls it off." Full review
Afar Magazine "The bold color palette of this reimagined motel reflects the hues of 14 different desert wildflowers." Full review
Fodor's "A startling, rainbow-hued oasis, the Saguaro caters to pet-toting partygoers who appreciate its lively pool and casual- and fine-dining options." Full review
Jetsetter "A riot of color in the desert with a sexy pool scene and tequila-fueled nights courtesy of Iron Chef Jose Garces." Full review
Gayot "At The Saguaro, the area’s quintessential mid-century modern vibe gives way to bright colors --- from Crayola exteriors to multi-hued guest rooms."
The Telegraph9.0
"An atmosphere of fun will pervade your stay at The Saguaro." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "A revamped 245-room desert resort on the quiet southern side of Palm Springs." Full review
Frommer's "Cheerfully bright and budget-appropriate, the three-story Saguaro is a good place for families who want to have a stylish time without succumbing to pretentiousness or the Palm Springs party culture" Full review
Lonely Planet "The hot colors of a desert blooming with wildflowers animate this newly updated mid-century hotel." Full review
