Palm Springs, CaliforniaPalm Desert
JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa
Desert waterway clubhouse
Palm Desert Palm Springs, California
Renovated
2021
Price
$$$
Rated for
Wellness Resort LuxeOutside the door
The house
MarriottDesert waterway clubhouse
Indoor waterways flow right into the cavernous atrium lobby, where electric gondolas dock to cruise past lakes and outdoor flamingo habitats.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
A 38,000-square-foot spa complex with hammam steam rooms, a dedicated saltwater lap pool, and zero-gravity wellness loungers.
Remarkable
A 450-acre playground featuring electric gondola lake tours, two championship golf courses, five pools, and twenty tennis courts.
Notable
Private balconies facing the Santa Rosa Mountains, paired with dedicated poolside cabana service and spacious executive suites.
What they say
Forbes Recommended
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
UK Readers' Choice Awards – The Americas
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
This resort—which features recently updated guest rooms—is huge, with an expansive atrium lobby marked by Venetian-style waterways and views of the Santa Rosa Mountains.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Set across 450 acres of Palm Desert waterways and golf greens, framed by the Santa Rosa Mountains.
The rooms
Rooms feature private balconies opening onto golf greens and the Santa Rosa Mountains, paired with limestone bathrooms and warm desert tones.
Hammam, lap pool, and gym
Bring a swimsuit.
A domed mosaic hammam sits alongside an outdoor saltwater lap pool and a gym with Peloton bikes.
The spa
Treatment suites hold stone soaking tubs, and the quiet lounge lines up ergonomic zero-gravity wave loungers.
At the table
Terraces with glowing fire pits overlook the waterways, and the atrium lounge serves sushi and craft cocktails.
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.