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Cities
- Cathedral City
- Indian Wells
- Indio
- La Quinta
- Palm Desert
- Palm Springs
- Rancho Mirage
- Rancho Mirage
Brands
- Best Western Plus
- Grand Vacations
- Hampton Inn & Suites
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Close to Joshua state tree park.
It was clean, and with 1st floor room..easily accessible from my car.
Helpful staff
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Friendly staff
The price
The cleanliness of the room, linens ,and comfortable bed
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staff is always exceptional. location is convenient.
Rooms were very updated and clean. Parking was sufficient.
Privacy and safety
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Such a beautiful hotel
Clean, convenient location, great staff
Proximity to my workplace destination.
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The rooms were spacious and clean
The reception desk was staffed with a kind efficient staff and quick. The room was clean with a good work station and Wi-Fi was strong enough without a upgrade. The continental breakfast was breakfast area was clean and well stocked. The A/C was great.
Complimentary breakfast
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It is in a nice location and fairly close proximity to the Acrisure arena where we were seeing a concert.
The room was a good size and the location was good for us.
Location on the golf course
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Easy access to my room
Convenient and cheap
Cleanliness.
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Comfort very nice. Good air-conditioning. Cleanliness is good.
It was close to the concert we went to.
The outside of the building has good lighting.
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Clean, open design, nice comfortable room, amazing staff
Cleanliness
Clean, quiet. And close to everything my guest and I were attending that day and evening. The continental breakfast in the morning was great as well lots of variety to choice from.
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The staff were incredibly helpful and so nice. Check in and check out were super easy (you could communicate with them via text after office hours). The town house itself was nicely decorated and had lawn chairs, dishes, etc. for use.
Not 1 thing .. And u guys rob me of my $$
Staff was great
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The pool was very large which was great because it was still 100 degrees at 8pm.
The reception desk personnel were kind helpful and extremely helpful. The accommodations were adequate and the breakfast was good.
Front desk called to ask if the room was satisfactory
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Kitchen area in room/ pool was amazing
Location to my venue
Great clean place to stay
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Exceptionally friendly staff. There for a concert (along with lots of others) and they had decked out the place to really make us feel welcome.
Extremely accommodating
It was a very good value.
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New updated room, clean
Large studio suite, quiet room.
I am big on customer service great customer service
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it was close to my chiropractor and had history from the original owners
Great lication and staff. Pool is great.
It was quaint, private and relaxing ..
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Close to where I needed to go
No loud guests good parking and good AC
The staff was very helpful with respect to my needs
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Location, price, and balconey.
The breakfast was great before a long day of travel. And we appreciated being able to bring our dog along. But we were not told about the deposit when booking the room. That should be clear before arriving.
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Very nice, loved the location and the quiet, family atmosphere.
Custumer service
This hotel is very quiet and relaxing. The personal jacuzzi was an added touch.
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Had to pay for parking but the happy hour and breakfast made up for it.
Free breakfast & happy hour drinks and snacks!
Really good free breakfast with lots of selections and a chef to cook eggs and omelets.
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Quiet and peaceful.
everything....
The individual rooms and the property
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Big room with everything you need. The bed was very comportable.
Comfy bed
Studio apartment feel.
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Spacious room great pool good location
The fridge in the room was big. The room seemed clean and was large. The person who checked me in was friendly even though it was late at night.
Nice pool, small and cozy setting.
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The location was excellent!
The room was quiet, large and clean. The breakfast was fantastic and the staff was wonderful.
Welcoming staff, location, cleanliness, room size
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The pool is amazing!
Very clean property and rooms. Staff was friendly and helpful.
Here is the family MUST visit hotel of our family, my kids like pools here very much.. also great relax while seating at the cafe terass
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Hotel is very clean, staff is very courteous,friendly and professional, great water pressure in the shower, free breakfast, and free parking 😀
The only good thing about it was the employees
The swimming pool and grill
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The location and the beautiful property.
limpieza, seguridad y muy buen ambiente familiar
Being in an end unit, In all fairness, we didn't use much of the resort. More. family centric
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Breakfast and pool
Everything
Staff was excellent
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Beautiful peaceful and wonderful staff
The cleanliness of the room, that's about it! Our air conditioning unit blew out at 3am and sounded like a bomb went off, our kids woke up scared. I notified the front desk and when we came back from breakfast we had a note on the door from maintenance
The rooms were spacious and very clean. Check in was fast and super accommodating as we arrived early.
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It’s a beautiful property, Boat ride is pretty unique. I like the front desk Manager who assisted us during checked in.
Convenience.
The hotel was beautiful, great grounds.
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parking, breakfast, location
Very clean up to date rooms
It's always clean and comfortable.
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La Quinta Resort & Club, Curio Collection by Hilton
This luxury resort features 41 pools, 53 hot tubs, 23 tennis courts, and spacious rooms with a flat-screen TV. It is 2 miles from downtown La Quinta and 20 miles from Palm Springs International Airport. Guests of La Quinta Resort & Club have access to a variety of recreation facilities, including 5 championship golf courses, tennis courts and a state-of-the-art fitness center. Spa La Quinta offers massage and facials. Dining options at La Quinta Resort & Club range from fine dining at Morgan’s in the Desert to authentic Mexican cuisine at the Adobe Grill. Ernie’s Sports Bar and Twenty6 also have full bar menus. Free Wi-Fi and a refrigerator are standard in every room at the La Quinta Resort & Club. All rooms are decorated with 1920s-inspired décor and include air conditioning. Free parking is available at the resort, which is a 4-minute drive from the La Quinta Museum. Shopping is available on site or in Old Town La Quinta, 1.2 miles away.
Quiet and peaceful.
everything....
The individual rooms and the property
The Ritz-Carlton Rancho Mirage
Surrounded by the picturesque Santa Rosa Mountain Range, this Rancho Mirage hotel features 2 outdoor pools, and a spa and wellness center. A flat-screen satellite TV is provided in each air-conditioned room at The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage. Complete with a refrigerator, the dining area also has a coffee machine. Featuring a bath or shower, private bathroom also comes with a hairdryer and a bathrobe. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, State Fare restaurant is located at The Rancho Mirage Ritz-Carlton. Guests can enjoy a work out in the fitness center at The Ritz-Carlton. Other facilities offered at the property include meeting facilities. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including hiking. Palm Springs International Airport is 5 mi away.
Location and staff
The quietness
I loved the location; very quiet and peaceful up in the rocky hills. The staff were also excellent.
Orbit In - 21 and Over
Located in Palm Springs, a 12-minute walk from O'Donald Golf Course, Orbit In - 21 and Over has accommodations with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden. The property is around 3.3 miles from Palm Springs Visitor Center, 3.3 miles from Palm Springs Aerial Tramway and 5.1 miles from Escena Golf Club. The property is 1.3 miles from Palm Springs Convention Center, and within 0.6 miles of the city center. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a closet, a coffee machine, a fridge, a toaster, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a patio and a private bathroom with a shower. Free WiFi is accessible to all guests, while some rooms also feature a DVD player. Orbit In - 21 and Over offers 5-star accommodations with a hot tub and terrace. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Palm Springs, like cycling. Saks Fifth Avenue Palm Desert is 14 miles from Orbit In - 21 and Over, while Ruddy s General Store Museum is a 6-minute walk from the property. Palm Springs International Airport is 2.5 miles away.
Great location. Very small which was nice.
Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort & Villas
Offering an outdoor waterpark, slides and wellness center. Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort & Villas offers free Wi-Fi in all rooms. Guests can enjoy several on-site restaurants as well. Mountain views or pool views are featured in each room at the Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort & Villas. The rooms also feature a patio or a balcony, flat-screen cable TV and an iPod docking station. Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort & Villas offers a restaurant, a tennis court and a fitness center. Other facilities offered at the property include meeting facilities and luggage storage. Palm Springs Airport is 15 miles away. El Paseo Shopping District is 3 miles from the property. Shopping is available at the Cabazon Outlet Mall 35 miles away.
The pool is amazing!
Very clean property and rooms. Staff was friendly and helpful.
Here is the family MUST visit hotel of our family, my kids like pools here very much.. also great relax while seating at the cafe terass
The Westin Desert Willow Villas, Palm Desert
This property is 3 miles from downtown Palm Desert and 12 miles from the Palm Springs International Airport. The property offers an outdoor pool and villas with a kitchenette. The Westin Desert Willow Villas has washing machines in every villa. The villas include a seating and dining area. Guests can relax in front of the flat-screen TV or use the free Wi-Fi. Guests at the Westin Desert Willow can play basketball or go on horseback ride. The property has hiking trails, where guests can explore the area. The property features a restaurant and bar, it served grilled food in a casual setting. The Westin Desert also has also offers guests newspapers. The Westin Willow Villas is within an 8-minute drive of College of the Desert. The hotel is within a 5-minute drive of 3 area golf courses.
Beautiful peaceful and wonderful staff
The cleanliness of the room, that's about it! Our air conditioning unit blew out at 3am and sounded like a bomb went off, our kids woke up scared. I notified the front desk and when we came back from breakfast we had a note on the door from maintenance
The rooms were spacious and very clean. Check in was fast and super accommodating as we arrived early.
JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa
This Palm Springs resort's amenities include a complex of outdoor pools, a miniature putting course, and family-friendly amenities. Its luxuriously appointed rooms include plush bedding, modern furnishings, LCD TVs, marble bathrooms. The JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort guestrooms offer view of breathtaking mountains, vibrant desert grounds, and scenic waterways from their private balconies. Guests can embark on an enchanting and leisurely tour of our scenic waterways departing in the Lobby The resort's tennis facility features a variety of hard, clay, grass and pickleball courts. Desert Springs Golf Club features two championship golf courses that welcome players of all levels. Spa Desert Springs offers a variety of treatments and amenities, fitness center, daily fitness classes, outdoor saltwater lap pool, Spa Bistro and a Co-Ed Wellness Lounge featuring Mind Sync Loungers, NuWave Zero Gravity Wave Loungers and Ceragem M2 Massaging Chairs. JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort offers Californian cuisine at Rockwood Grill, Japanese dishes created by ‘Samurai chefs’ at Mikado, casual American cuisine at our Oasis Poolside Bar & Grille, and freshly caught seafood at Fisherman's Landing. The JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa is 4.5 miles from the El Paseo shopping district and 5 miles from the The Living Desert Zoo & Botanical Gardens.
It’s a beautiful property, Boat ride is pretty unique. I like the front desk Manager who assisted us during checked in.
Convenience.
The hotel was beautiful, great grounds.
Royal Plaza Inn
This Indio, California hotel, a 25-minute drive from Joshua Tree National Park, features a heated outdoor pool and spa pool. Rooms at Royal Plaza Inn offer cable TV and free Wi-Fi. Guest rooms provide seating areas and desks. They also have hairdryers and bathroom amenities. The hotel has a meeting room. Royal Plaza Inn is within walking distance of Indio Plaza Shopping Center and is 2 miles from Heritage Palms Golf Club. It is 19 miles from Palm Springs International Airport.
Comfort very nice. Good air-conditioning. Cleanliness is good.
It was close to the concert we went to.
The outside of the building has good lighting.
Residence Inn by Marriott La Quinta
Located 7 miles from Saks Fifth Avenue Palm Desert, Residence Inn by Marriott La Quinta offers 3-star accommodations in La Quinta and has an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness center and a shared lounge. Among the facilities at this property are a 24-hour front desk and an ATM, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Escena Golf Club is 20 miles from the hotel and Palm Springs Convention Center is 22 miles away. At the hotel, each room comes with a desk. All rooms include a private bathroom, while selected rooms also offer a kitchen with a fridge. Residence Inn by Marriott La Quinta offers a buffet or American breakfast. The accommodation has a sun terrace. Guests can enjoy playing minigolf, or take advantage of the business center. Palm Springs Visitor Center is 23 miles from Residence Inn by Marriott La Quinta, while Palm Springs Aerial Tramway is 23 miles from the property. Palm Springs International Airport is 19 miles away.
Kitchen area in room/ pool was amazing
Location to my venue
Great clean place to stay
Homewood Suites By Hilton La Quinta, Ca
Featuring a spacious outdoor courtyard pool and a putting green, this La Quinta hotel is 3 miles from I-10 and less than 30 minutes from Palm Springs International Airport. The elegantly decorated rooms of Homewood Suites by Hilton La Quinta contain dark wood furniture and a kitchenette with granite countertops. Two TVs, an iPod docking station and free internet are included. Guests are welcome to enjoy the fitness center, containing cardio equipment, weights and a TV. Gifts, snacks and drinks can be purchased at the on-site store. La Quinta Homewood serves a “Suite Start” hot breakfast buffet each morning and hosts a reception every Wednesday evening with a light meal and beverages. The Homewood Suites La Quinta is less than 2.5 miles from Indian Springs Golf Club and less than 15 miles from the Fish Traps Archaeological Site.
New updated room, clean
Large studio suite, quiet room.
I am big on customer service great customer service
Travelodge by Wyndham Palm Springs
Located just a short distance from downtown Palm Springs, Travelodge by Wyndham Palm Springs features an outdoor pool, free WiFi, and free parking. All rooms provide air conditioning and cable TV. All rooms offer ironing facilities, a coffee machine, a refrigerator, and a microwave. Guests can take the Aerial Tramway to the top of the San Jacinto Mountains, have fun at Knott's Soak City, or enjoy the day at Wet 'n Wild Palm Springs, only 1.9 mi from this property. Travelodge by Wyndham Palm Springs is just 1.9 mi from Palm Springs International Airport.
Near stores
The desk clerk was very nice
The staff were nice and helpful.
Motel 6-Palm Springs, CA - East - Palm Canyon
Motel 6 Palm Springs East, located 3 miles from Palm Springs International Airport, offers rooms with cable TV. It has free WiFi and mountain views. Guest rooms at Motel 6 provide a seating area. They are equipped with alarm clock radios and telephones. Laundry facilities are available to guests. Palm Springs East Motel 6 also offers free local calls. The motel is 2 miles from Palm Springs Art Museum and Spa Resort Casino. It is within 5 miles of Knott's Soak City Water Park, Palm Springs Air Museum and Palm Springs Aerial Tramway.
Location, free parking
Very friendly and helpful staff , great parking and nice nighttime lighting. Good flat screen TV , nice bed.
I love that this hotel room and hotel amenities were all in great working order!
The Saguaro Palm Springs
Located in Palm Springs. Boasting on-site dining and a pool, all guest rooms include free WIFI. Each colorful room at The Saguaro features a 50" flat-screen TV with cable channels. Toiletries and a hairdryer are provided in all rooms with attached bathroom. A small refrigerator is included. Breakfast, brunch, dinner are served at El Jefe. It serves tequila and Mexican street food in a rustic, stylish cocktail bar. Rocco's Electric also offers brunch on-site every day. The Saguaro Palm Springs offers a bustling, vibrant pool party scene with weekend DJs and parties. The pool bar is stocked with breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snacks, plus fresh fruit punches and boozy frozen drinks.
“I really enjoyed the unique decor of the hotel. It had a lot of character and was beautifully designed, which made the overall experience feel memorable and inviting
The pool and retro vibes were nice. I enjoyed the restaurant El Jefe as well.
It was generally clean.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Palm Desert - Millennium By IHG
Located in Palm Desert, within 6.2 miles of Saks Fifth Avenue Palm Desert and 12 miles of Escena Golf Club, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Palm Desert - Millennium by IHG provides accommodations with a fitness center and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is around 13 miles from Palm Springs Convention Center, 15 miles from Palm Springs Visitor Center and 15 miles from Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. The hotel has an outdoor swimming pool, hot tub and a 24-hour front desk. A continental breakfast is available at the hotel. O'Donald Golf Course is 15 miles from Holiday Inn Express & Suites Palm Desert - Millennium by IHG, while Outdoor Resorts Of America Golf Course is 7.5 miles away. Palm Springs International Airport is 11 miles from the property.
Exceptionally friendly staff. There for a concert (along with lots of others) and they had decked out the place to really make us feel welcome.
Extremely accommodating
It was a very good value.
Indian Wells Resort
Founded in 1957 by celebrity couple Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, this hotel is home to the Indian Wells Country Club, site of the famous Humana Challenge. It offers guests an outdoor swimming pool, and an on-site restaurant. Rooms at the Indian Wells Resort Hotel feature a private balcony or patio and free Wi-Fi. Cable TV and a coffee maker are included. A continental breakfast is served each morning in Indian Wells Live, the resort’s Mediterranean-style restaurant. Guests can also go to the on site bar Indian Wells Live for a light meal or a cocktail. From September- May there is live entertainment several nights of the week. An outdoor pool is open on-site beside Palm Terrace, a restaurant serving cocktails, sandwiches and salads. Palm Terrace also looks out over the 11th green of the country club. Indian Wells Resort guests have access to the private course. The Indian Wells Resort Hotel is less than 4 mi from Desert Adventures and less than 6.8 mi from the Children’s Discovery Museum.
it was close to my chiropractor and had history from the original owners
Great lication and staff. Pool is great.
It was quaint, private and relaxing ..
Motel 6-Palm Desert, CA - Palm Springs Area
At this Palm Desert Motel. Bermuda Dunes Golf Course is less than 10 minutes’ drive from the property, and Coachella Valley Museum is 6 miles away. Brightly furnished guest rooms feature free local calls and cable TV. Air conditioning is also available in all rooms at Motel 6 Palm Desert. Wi-Fi is available. The Living Desert is less than 20 minutes’ drive from the Palm Desert Motel 6. Riverside County Fairgrounds are 15 minutes’ drive away.
Close to where I needed to go
No loud guests good parking and good AC
The staff was very helpful with respect to my needs
Motel 6 Palm Springs - Rancho Mirage
Located near casinos and museums, this California motel offers relaxing facilities and guestrooms with modern amenities. Motel 6 Rancho Mirage is less than 5 mi away from the Big League Dreams Sports Park and the Agua Caliente Casino. Attractions such as the Palm Springs Air Museum, Moorten Botanical Gardens and Desert Fashion Plaza are just a short drive away. This pet-friendly motel offers a refreshing outdoor pool and hot tub. Guests will also appreciate Rancho Mirage Motel 6's in-room cable TV with extended channels and free local calls.
Good value for the price.
I was unable to find the hotel using the GPS in our car and nobody answered the phone number we had for it, so we didn't stay there. Consequently I have no way of rating it. The rating numbers above, therefore, do not reflect the actual hotel.
Staff was nice
Best Western Plus Coachella Valley Inn & Suites
Located in Cathedral City, 7.5 miles from Escena Golf Club, Best Western Plus Coachella Valley Inn & Suites provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking and a fitness center. The property is around 8.8 miles from Saks Fifth Avenue Palm Desert, 8.9 miles from Palm Springs Convention Center and 11 miles from Palm Springs Visitor Center. The hotel has a hot tub and a 24-hour front desk. All guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Palm Springs Aerial Tramway is 11 miles from the hotel, while O'Donald Golf Course is 11 miles away. Palm Springs International Airport is 6.2 miles from the property.
Nice clean rooms and comfortable bed
Large and clean room
The room and the cleanliness of the room. The location.The breakfast and coffee availability. The friendliness of the hotel staff. The pool area and the ability to see the fireworks from the pool area.The air conditioning was great and the exercise room .
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Rancho Mirage By IHG
Offering beautiful mountain views and an outdoor pool, this decorative Holiday Inn Express & Suites Rancho Mirage - Palm Spgs Area, an IHG Hotel is located on Highway 111. Free Wi-Fi is provided. A flat-screen TV, a microwave and a small refrigerator are found in each modern room at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Rancho Mirage - Palm Spgs Area, an IHG Hotel. Coffee-making facilities and a work desk are also included. Guests of the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Rancho Mirage - Palm Spgs Area, an IHG Hotel can enjoy the on-site hot tub and fitness center. A 24-hour reception is also available. Living Desert Zoo and Gardens is less than 5 miles from the hotel. Big League Dreams Sports is less than 15 minutes’ drive away.
great guest service and good breakfast!
Location was good
Room, extra clean and well appointed.
Price by Week Day
Weekend prices peak at about $140.
In Indio, hotel prices generally rise as the week progresses, starting around $80 on Monday and Tuesday, reaching just over $130 by Friday. Weekend prices peak at about $140 on Saturday before dropping to approximately $80 on Sunday.
Price by Month
Lowest month: just under $85; highest month: around $420.
In Indio, hotel prices show notable variation throughout the year. Prices are lowest in July and August, at just under $85, while peak rates occur in April, reaching around $420. February and September have moderate pricing, around $110–$130.
How far in advance should I book?
Same-day hotel prices in Indio start around just over $100.
In Indio, hotel prices generally increase as the check-in date approaches, especially when top accommodations become fully booked three weeks in advance. While lower-quality hotels may reduce rates last minute, prices for same-day bookings can start around just over $100.
Price by Hotel Class
The most popular stars category in Indio is 2*, priced around $120.
In Indio, the distribution of hotels indicates a prevalence of 2-star accommodations, which generally offer lower prices compared to higher-rated hotels. Prices tend to increase with star rating, with 2-star hotels around $120, and 3-star hotels around $175, showing a moderate price rise between adjacent categories.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Top Tips
- Book your hotel 90-180 days in advance for Coachella or Stagecoach festival weekends. Most Indio-area hotel inventory sells out or shifts to nonrefundable packaged rates within 60 days of these events, so reserving early gives you access to refundable or shuttle-inclusive deals. If choosing a refundable rate, set a calendar reminder to recheck prices monthly, as some rooms reopen closer to the event. Confirm which amenities are included, such as late checkout or festival transfers, and consider joining hotel loyalty programs for potential upgrades.
- Check air conditioning performance as soon as you arrive, especially if staying June through August when highs often reach 105-115°F (40-46°C). Test the thermostat and request a room move if needed. Check for blackout curtains or sun shades, since direct sun can raise in-room temperatures. Many hotels offer pool access - confirm hours at check-in for a reliable way to cool off in extreme heat.
- Palm Springs Airport (PSP) offers the fastest access to Indio at about a 25-35 minute drive (22-30 miles). Ontario (ONT) is about 1.5-2 hours away, while LAX is roughly 2-2.5 hours depending on traffic, so add transfer time when selecting flights. Compare airport shuttle or rideshare costs, as service availability varies, and check if your hotel offers a free shuttle from PSP before booking.
- Purchase official festival or verified hotel shuttle packages for festival transport. Unauthorized shuttles and last-minute resellers are common, so confirm the operator's name, pick-up location, and refund policy before purchase. Ask if your hotel has secure, scheduled shuttle pick-up points or provides wristbands or passes at the front desk upon check-in.
- Plan your visit with July-September monsoon season in mind, when brief heavy storms, local flash floods, and dust events may occur. Check National Weather Service alerts on your travel date and avoid ground-floor rooms near drainage channels if storms are forecasted. Ask about hotel emergency procedures and generator availability, and keep devices charged while carrying bottled water during active weather alerts.
- Between November and March, book 30-60 days ahead for Indio hotels, as winter weekends attract 'snowbird' visitors and golf events, causing higher occupancy and premium rates for last-minute bookings. Ask about golf course access or seasonal group activities if of interest, and note that some amenities like heated pools or spas may require advance reservation during busy periods.
- Monitor wildfire smoke and local Air Quality Index (AQI) during fire season, as poor air quality can restrict outdoor pool or patio use. Use AirNow to check conditions, and verify your hotel's flexibility on refunds or credits if AQI issues cause cancellations. If concerned, ask whether the hotel offers enhanced air filtration in common areas or has indoor spaces such as fitness centers or lounges for alternate activities.
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