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Desert Hills

Palm Springs - CA · United States

601 W Arenas RdView location

9.4/10Excellent290 Reviews
Cleanliness9.6/109.6
Service9.2/109.2
Comfort9.2/109.2
Condition9.0/109.0
Amenities9.0/109.0
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  • Adults Only

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About Desert Hills

With a stay at Desert Hills in Palm Springs (Historic Tennis Club), you'll be steps from San Jacinto Mountains and 12 minutes by foot from Palm Springs Art Museum. This hotel is 1. 4 mi (2. 2 km) from Palm Springs Convention Center and 7. 2 mi (11.

6 km) from Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless Internet access and barbecue grills. Free self parking is available onsite.

Make yourself at home in one of the 15 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include safes, and housekeeping is provided daily.

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With a stay at Desert Hills - 21 and Over - A Town & Desert Boutique Hotel in Palm Springs (Historic Tennis Club), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Palm Springs Convention Center and San Jacinto Mountains.

This hotel is 7.1 mi (11.5 km) from Palm Springs Aerial Tramway and 9 mi (14.5 km) from Agua Caliente Casino. Make yourself at home in one of the 15 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and bathrobes.

Conveniences include safes, and housekeeping is provided daily. Featured amenities include express check-out and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Swimming Pool
Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until anytime
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 21

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No cribs (infant beds) available No elevators Children not allowed Minimum guest age is 21 Caters to adults only No front desk Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions Guest will receive an email before arrival 24 hours Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-in is available Contactless check-out is available

Important information

  • You need to know
    • 24-hour pool access
    • Guests under 21 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property.
    • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
  • Special Instructions
    There is no front desk at this property. The check-in location differs from the property location. Check-in location: [562 W Are=nas Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92262]. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and smart lock details. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance. A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Minimal age
    21
  • Optional fees
    • Early check-in fee: USD 45.00 (subject to availability)
    • Late check-out fee: USD 45.00 (subject to availability)

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    English

Nearby attractions

San Jacinto Mountains 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Heusso Gallery 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Palm Springs Art Museum Architecture and Design Center 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Plaza Theatre 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Palm Springs Art Museum 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Forever Marilyn 1 km / 0.6 mi
Agua Caliente Cultural Museum 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
The Spa at Se-che 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
O'Donnell Golf Club 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
Baristo Park 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Agua Caliente Casino 1.6 km / 1 mi
Desert Art Center 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
The Cameron 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Palm Springs Convention Center 2.4 km / 1.5 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 15
  • hotel
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Garden
  • Grill/BBQ
  • Outdoor freshwater pool: 1
  • Only Adults
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
Meal plans

Meal plan types

Meal options depend on the room and rate you choose. Search your dates to see which meal plans are included.

RO

Room Only

Accommodation only. Meals are usually not included.

CB

Continental Breakfast

This meal plan may be available depending on the selected room/rate.

Upon availability

Room types

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  • SUITE KING SIZE BEDSUITE • KING SIZE BEDSUI.KG

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    Desert Hills

    SUITE KING SIZE BED

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    SUITE
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    KING SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SUI.KG

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  • SUITE KING BED ONE BEDROOMSUITE • KING BED ONE BEDROOMSUI.B1-KG

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    Desert Hills

    SUITE KING BED ONE BEDROOM

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    SUITE
    View / characteristic
    KING BED ONE BEDROOM

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SUI.B1-KG

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  • DOUBLE KING SIZE BEDDOUBLE • KING SIZE BEDDBL.KG

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    DOUBLE KING SIZE BED

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    KING SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.KG

    Limited room details from hotel

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Desert Hills

9.4
Excellent
290 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.6 /10
Service
9.2 /10
Comfort
9.2 /10
Condition
9.0 /10
Amenities
9.0 /10
100 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jul 2026
Gina
Clean room, comfortable bed and pillows, easy parking, big pool.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jul 2026
Tanya
Our 3rd time staying here. We enjoyed our quick staycation and left feeling very relaxed. We enjoy Desert Hills because of it’s easy no fuss check in, it’s quaint space with only 12 or 13 rooms I believe? It’s in a quiet neighborhood that is walking distance to Spencer’s, Melvyn’s and downtown.
The rooms are really clean, very comfortable and we love the mid century decor. It’s seriously one of the most comfortable beds we’ve slept in at any of the hotels in the desert.
There is a good size fridge for us to bring drinks and snacks and they stock the rooms with silverware, plates, cups, coffee and snacks. A very nice touch!
Only complaint is that we weren’t notified that the jacuzzi was under construction.
Not that big of a deal but my husband was looking forward to soaking in it in the evening and early morning.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
30 Jun 2026
Ryan
Our stay was going well until the power went out during our first night. I contacted the front desk around 6–7 a.m., and by 10–11 a.m. we were informed that a blown transformer was the cause and power wouldn’t be restored until around 4 p.m.

While I understand the outage was outside the hotel’s control, we were without A/C and refrigeration for over 12 hours, making it difficult to enjoy the property or its amenities. We spent most of the day away from the hotel, and the ice we requested wasn’t delivered until around 4 p.m.—just as the power came back on.

The outage wasn’t the hotel’s fault, but the response was disappointing. Communication was limited, the hotel seemed understaffed, and no accommodation or goodwill gesture was offered despite the significant disruption to our stay. I would have appreciated a partial refund or resort credit given the circumstances.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Apr 2026
Alejandra
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10/10
Exceptional
23 Apr 2026
Donna
Everything was 10/10. Private, clean but what really stood out to me was the customer service. The staff was amazing and I genuinely couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Can’t wait to book again next year.
8/10
Excellent
13 Mar 2026
Patricia
Pool was perfect! Warm & clean. Neri the housekeeper was friendly & efficient. I liked that we only had Neri. Brian quickly took care of our only issue. Great location! Peaceful & beautiful small property. Expect a 60s vibe & decor.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Feb 2026
Michelle
Staff is very responsive, great to work with. Location is walkable to restaurants/museums/trails etc! Location cannot be beat! Ample on site parking. Very spacious one bedroom apartment. Great extras - snacks, drinks, coffee pods. Furnishings are a bit tired.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jan 2026
Julie
This hotel is a hidden gem! Clean, comfortable and quiet. The view of the mountains is outstanding. Communication from the owners was excellent. We loved watching the birds at the fountain. Very easy parking and access to downtown.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
01 Jan 2026
John
Room, location, and staff were lovely. We were disappointed that the hot tub was under construction. Also, a fire pit would be a nice addition. We recommend Desert Hills overall.
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
24 Dec 2025
Rebecca
Clean, comfortable, very quiet, great location.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Oct 2025
Gretchen

Retro and quiet

Loved the retro feel and quiet environment. Great location.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
20 Sep 2025
Allison

Great service

I stayed in Palm Springs for my trip to see Joshua Tree National Park. It’s a small drive to the park but cool place to stay. Great service and location. Easy walking to restaurants and shops downtown but far enough away to be quiet for sleeping. I would stay here again.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
14 Sep 2025
Laura
We had a wonderful time! Will definitely be back!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Sep 2025
Dayne
Was a awesome place to stay and very close to town but in a safe and quiet location
Will definitely be staying here again
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Aug 2025
Jamie
Wonderful stay!
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jul 2025
Vicki
Very quaint and quiet. Disappointed that the jacuzzi wasn’t working.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jul 2025
Virginia
It was great!
8/10
Excellent
06 Jul 2025
Maria
Cute little mid century hotel with original design. I loved the adult only with no kids jumping in the pool. Great location close to downtown Palm Springs. Would stay here again.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jun 2025
Carlos

Great time !

We had a great time at pool . Room was nice , we will be back for sure
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jun 2025
Walter
Nice quiet but pool coul us some help and pictures showed a Jacuzzi just a hole in ground but enjoying my stay and would stay there again cool place
the ground
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jun 2025
Amber
Great location, wonderful pool
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Jun 2025
Todd
Loved the mid century modern architecture and location
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jun 2025
Janna
Our 4th time staying at this quiet, clean, relaxing spot. Walking dudtance to shopping and restaurants and casino. Love this place.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
27 May 2025
Melanie
It was great!
10/10
Exceptional
23 May 2025
Nelson
It gets said a lot, about a lot of places, but this really is a little Oasis near Downtown PS / Arenas. Very nicely maintained & unassuming from the outside. Very tranquil neighborhood. Its contactless checkin meaning access is via email/messaging. I really look forward to staying here again.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
12 May 2025
Peter

A classic mid century hotel !

Beautifully decorated quiet, & comfortable room, a short walk from town made it perfect. Our host couldn’t have been nicer !
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 May 2025
carlos
Great location, very quiet place
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
05 May 2025
douglas

Relaxed

Loved the simple vibe. Comfortable pool facing units were great.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 May 2025
Morena
We loved our stay at the Desert Hills, It was our third time coming here and it is always fantastic. Very quiet, close to restaurants and shops. Great atmosphere, beautiful rooms and property. Only downside was a construction site outside the hotel which started their work at 7am. But other then that it was perfect. Thank you Desert Hills.
10/10
Exceptional
01 May 2025
Lindsay
If you are looking for a clean, quiet, lovely stay in Palm Springs- this is the place. It was perfect for what I was looking for. My room was perfectly clean, comfortable and nicely decorated. The pool area was quiet and clean. There is no working hot tub, otherwise 5 stars all around. I’ll definitely be back!
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
27 Apr 2025
ian

Good location in Palm Springs

The location was great and very peaceful however for 2 days there was no hot water for the shower 😩
Self
10/10
Exceptional
26 Apr 2025
Carolyn
Always a favorite in Palm Springs.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
26 Apr 2025
Dwight
It is fantastic! 50's mode clean! Constantly asking if all is well and if they could do anything. Nice little apartment, quiet.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Apr 2025
Anthony
Beautiful setting with the mountains as a backdrop. Secure and intimate. Liked the mid-century look of the place and room was comfortable and spacious. Conveniently located within walking distance of downtown amenities.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Apr 2025
Ma Leah Rosa
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Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
19 Apr 2025
Ronald
Conveniently located near shops and restaurants, but still quiet and peaceful. Nice setting around the pool
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Apr 2025
Marc
While this is a “contactless” property, the staff stayed in close contact via text and was available of any concerns arose. It’s a charming mid-century low rise with a lovely pool area. Can’t beat the location
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
10 Apr 2025
Bradley
A great Herbert Burns designed property that retains much of is original detail. The team at Desert Hills was great. Very professional and easy to communicate with even without an office on site.
We will return
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Apr 2025
Annette
Stayed here for one night white attending BNP tournament. The room and bathroom and kitchen was very very clean , truly exceeds my expectations.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
06 Apr 2025
Samantha

Palm Springs adventure

Quaint, clean, quiet stay. Room was comfy, a little dated but views were great. Coffee by the pool was my favorite
Self
10/10
Exceptional
30 Mar 2025
Verified traveler

Desert oasis

Beautiful property excellent staff
Self
8/10
Excellent
15 Mar 2025
Verified traveler

Decent stay and clean

Decent stay - very clean, bed comfortable, amenities include only pool (hot tub was under construction and seemed like it had been for awhile, not sure) - easy park, easy check in - didn’t like you couldn’t use the pool before your check in time and no one was even there using it - especially when you travel all day and just want to relax - most hotels/accommodations have no problem if you want to do this - close walk to downtown
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Mar 2025
Marc

Mid Century Modern Motel

Great location, wonderful space
Partner
2/10
Poor
07 Mar 2025
Danny
This resort is very mis leading the picture make it look like a quality boutique hotel. As a local from Palms Springs I can tell you that this place is below standard and the rooms are more of the quality of a motel 6 or travel lodge. The theme may be retro but its more like a cheap hotel from out of the 70's.
Luckily they did accommodate us and let us move across the street to their sister hotel \"Obits inn\".. There sister hotel is more of what you would expect from a stay in Palm Springs @ a boutique hotel.
Desert hills is over priced, over rated, and the pictures are miss leading.
Note: the hot tub had caution tape around it and the pool honestly didn’t look inviting.
Luckily there are so many other Amazing boutique hotels in palm springs and at a lower price; which is why i would never settle for the Desert hill hotel again...
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Mar 2025
Lisa

High Class

Clean, classy and comfortable. The quietest place I have ever stayed in. We will be returning next year.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Mar 2025
eric
I loved how quiet and peaceful it was.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Mar 2025
Jean
Desert Hills was a perfect hotel for us.
10/10
Exceptional
01 Mar 2025
kim
I will come stay here again, the staff are amazing, and a very clean place.
Business_and_leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
01 Mar 2025
Anne
We really enjoyed staying at the Herbert Burns designed Desert Hills. Our room was very well designed and comfortable. It is in a great location. The pool was heated and nice.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Feb 2025
Robyn
What a fun little motel that takes you back in time! Easy check-in and friendly communications with all. We were only there for one night but will definitely choose this place again when we return to visit. One suggestion is to allow communication through WhatsApp instead of just texting for those who are not able to use text as an option while travelling.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Feb 2025
Gabriel
It was very quiet and clean and an easy walk to downtown! The kitchen was a plus and the beds were very comfortable. Just wish the jacuzzi was working but other than that it was a great stay and would definitely stay there again!
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
14 Feb 2025
Kathy
Loved hearing the birds in the morning! My room had all the extra touches of a home guest arrival - waters in the fridge, snacks on the counter, and cute soaps in the bathroom. Adorable pink bathroom with original tile makes this place a far better choice than a boring white & grey hotel room. I recommend Desert Hills.
Business_and_leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
08 Feb 2025
Michele

My favorite stay anywhere

It was absolutely beautiful, clean and quiet.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Feb 2025
Winston
I had an exceptional stay at this hotel. It was so roomy and comfortable. The staff and service made my stay worthwhile.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
27 Jan 2025
nicolas
This hotel makes you feel like in the 50s. I loved the architecture, the furniture, the peaceful environment and the incredible friendliness from our host, Brian.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jan 2025
Deborah
Beautiful view and great location. Management very responsive.
8/10
Excellent
23 Jan 2025
Ben
Property was very nice. Easy walking distance to major attractions. Staff was very friendly. We stated in a room that seems to have a unsecured heat/cooling system attached to the outside wall and each time the system turned on you could hear the rattling of the unit. Otherwise great placethe
10/10
Exceptional
28 Dec 2024
JAMES

Gorgeous mid-mod hotel in perfect location

Gorgeous Palm Springs hotel in the classic Mid-Mod design. Room exceeded expectations with its huge closet and well-equipped kitchen. Lovely period bathroom with powerful shower. Unbeatable location in Historic Tennis Club, five mins walk to Palm Canyon Drive
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Dec 2024
Kathleen D.

A favorite in Palm Springs

We have stayed here numerous times over the past 10 years because we love it! Perfect location (just 5 blocks from downtown in historic Tennis District), small size, quiet and comfortable rooms. Our room has been updated and redesigned in very mid-century vibes and was very cool. Kitchenette, back patio, fabulously strong shower. Only downside as the pool heater was broken making swimming impossible. But the management kindly offered availability to the pool at their nearby property which was fine. Also the jacuzzi has been on the fritz for a few years and hopefully that should be resolved by the summer. No management on the grounds but very easy to contact them.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Dec 2024
Daniel
We were really happy with the retro style of the room, cleanliness and the staff. Unfortunate that the hot tub was under renovation and had to have a cold shower on the last day due to some renovations on the property, but I’m OK with that.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
26 Nov 2024
Mark
We liked it and will be back
10/10
Exceptional
28 Oct 2024
Lorraine
Loved the mid century feel of Desert Hills. So well done. It’s like time traveling to the rat pack days. The property and the setting is beautiful. Would definitely recommend and look forward to booking again.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
30 May 2024
Fiona
Super nice staff and owner who were so helpful. Close to restaurants and all that Palm Springs has to offer. Really nice pool area
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 May 2024
Ashley
Desert Hills was a great little oasis just at the bottom of the mountains. The pool offers awesome views of palm trees and the sorrow ding mountains. Around a 5 minute walk from the Palm Canyon Strip as well which made dining and shopping easy and convenient! Ben was wonderful when our flight arrived early and made sure we had a place to put our bags. The rooms had plenty of room nice enough amenities for the time we spent in it. The glowing tree also makes an easy pickup/ drop off spot for ride share/ delivery services!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 May 2024
robert
Awesome retro properties
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
26 Apr 2024
Joanne
Very quaint and clean. Easy walk down to shopping and restaurants. Nice pool area. Check in is a bit strange without a front desk or ability to drop off bags if you arrive early but the guy across the street at Orbit Inn looked after us. My friend had suite 1 which was remodeled and beautiful. I had room 8 which needs a refresh.
10/10
Exceptional
13 Apr 2024
Katrien
So clean, cozy and friendly. Loved it!
8/10
Excellent
06 Apr 2024
Holly
Cute stay in Palm Springs! Nice pool and apartments with big comfy bed.
Parking is free and right outside and the property is within a coded gate so feels very safe.
Location was perfect too
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
03 Apr 2024
Michael
A slice of Mid Century tranquility!
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
28 Mar 2024
Kyle
Very quiet hotel, with all rooms circling a central courtyard and pool. Great location close to the main strip of bars and restaurants.
Other guests were very friendly. The A/C in the room worked great. Complementary snacks and drinks were available in the fridge including much appreciated bottles of water. We unplugged the fridge overnight to make the room silent.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Mar 2024
Daniel
We enjoyed an early check in and visit with Brian, Quick witted manager across the street. Meeting other guests by the pool was great. Walking to shopping and dining was good exercise. Nettie, housekeeping was accommodating.
The only drag was the spa was down for maintenance. The room was very clean and comfortable and stocked with a few snacks and drinks and coffee pods.
We had a great time!
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
15 Mar 2024
Alexander
Parking and checking-in easy. Located in a quiet neighborhood. We stayed in a room #11 the only one that didn’t face the pool, but the back alley next to trash cans. Bed matress and pillows were okay not great. Vertical blinds didn’t work properly when we’re trying to open them up, just started falling down and the pole was attached to the railing with a tape.carpet needs to be replaced-it’s very old and not very clean. The bathroom also needs upgrades.please see attached picture. But when we called to report slow drainage in the sink it was addressed quickly. Hopefully other rooms are better maintained than ours.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Mar 2024
Verified traveler

Retro Experience

Palm Springs is always a relaxing and fun time. We opted not to stay in a traditional hotel. This quaint bungalow style hotel had about 15 one story rooms surrounding a beautiful and clean poo with a magnificent mountain back drop. It's like being back in time! The room we had was incredibly spacious and extremely clean. It's still an older place but very well kept. There were even snacks and drinks for us upon our arrival, nice touch! Just so you know, there were no staff to great us or check in but rather the hotel efficiently communicated with us through a live person text that would respond back to you. We truly enjoyed our stay and would come back!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Mar 2024
Lou
Mid century atmosphere and peacefulness.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
11 Mar 2024
Jane
Lovely peaceful oasis.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Mar 2024
Kristen Lee
Beautiful property
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
02 Mar 2024
Robert

Nice place

Just not a very friendly bathroom
Self
10/10
Exceptional
25 Feb 2024
Jim
Our second stay here at Desert Hills and just as enjoyable as the first. Very walkable to everything downtown. Love the mid century architecture. Hosts are very friendly and accommodating. Highly recommend.
10/10
Exceptional
21 Feb 2024
Janet
Beautiful spot up against the mountains, surrounded by Palm trees. Sounds of the birds were delightful. So many Hummingbirds early in the morning.
Extremely clean, comfortable efficiency room.
Easy access to the sites.
Gondola ride and Architectural tour were highlights.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
14 Feb 2024
David
Great charming place, We are already planning a return visit. It felt like we stepped back in time to the 60's in a good way. Would highly recommend.

Wish the air temperature would have been warmer, the pool looked so inviting.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jan 2024
Rose
Great location
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jan 2024
Steven
These people and this property are the best.
Steve and Hope K.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
01 Jan 2024
Geoffrey
Nice quiet place with good swimming pool . However the hot tub was not operational and we had not been informed about this beforehand, which was extremely disappointing . The bathooms are very dated, which was also disappointing . It would be better if there was front desk to assist customers, rather tham doing it all by email.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Dec 2023
Darrell
Excellent MCM resort. Missing soap but excellent otherwise.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
16 Dec 2023
joe
A Desert Hills guest from 10 years ago. Booked here multiple times.
The sweet karma of a caring owner is gone.
So sad.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Dec 2023
Moritz
Wir waren zum zweiten Mal im Desert Hill. Nachdem wir viele andere mid-century Hotels ausprobiert haben sind wir uns sicher, das Desert Hill ist das beste.
Kurze Wege in die Hauptstraße, zahlreiche Restaurants herum, super ruhige Lage und ein toller Pool und Blick auf die Berge. Zimmer 10 ist unser Lieblingsfach. Parken ist umsonst. Wir kommen wieder!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Nov 2023
Kelly
Fantastic classic old Palm Springs style, large rooms with kitchenettes, beautiful views, great communication with hotel, will definitely stay again.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Nov 2023
Patrick
Great stay at this peaceful property located within a ten minute walk of the heart of Palm Springs. The vintage rooms may not be for all, but #2 was clean, spacious and true to the mid-century modern aesthetics so common to the area.

Beautiful setting and would return.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
11 Nov 2023
Verified traveler

Relic from the 50's, with pros and cons.

The property is a 1956 relic, which has pros and cons.

Pros: Charming. Stylish details from a bygone era. Great location. Great customer service via text message. La Croix in the fridge.

Cons: While clean, it smells a bit dank from age. The bathroom has no fan. The sink is about 36 inches high. The fold-out ironing board may be the original. The walls are decorated with vaguely racist vintage magazine cutouts depicting native Hawaiians. The bed is uncomfortable. The AC blows on the bed.

Just be aware of what you're getting. This is not modern construction styled to look like 50's. It's 1956 construction, with a lot of the original 1956 stuff.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
09 Nov 2023
Kathleen

Love this place but a bit disappointed

We have stayed at this classic, small hotel in the tennis club neighborhood for over 10 years, at least once a year. We love its mid-century feel and the quiet location so convenient to downtown (easy 5 block walk). It has been sold recently (2 yrs ago?) and I feel that it needs some TLC. The jacuzzi isn't working, there are no free bikes anymore, the bathrooms especially need remodeling and the breakfast goods in the communal kitchen are no longer, although there were some nice goodies and fizzy water in our room to enjoy along with a Keurig coffee maker and good Peets coffee. We would still stay here but I hope that the new owners invest some more time in the upkeep.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Nov 2023
andrew
Loved it. Very private and relaxing. Super clean and comfortable!
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
27 Oct 2023
Teresa
This was a cute and quiet place.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Oct 2023
michael
So relaxing! The property is quiet and beautiful! We had a wonderful time!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Oct 2023
Shelley
We absolutely loved our stay at Desert Hills! Our room was super spacious, clean and the air con was quiet (a small detail but a rare thing). Some say the room is dated we loved the style and was what we were looking for in a Palms Spring hotel! A short walk to the restaurants/shops etc. Would really recommend to anyone looking for a quiet hotel but still close to the action!
10/10
Exceptional
08 Oct 2023
Daniel

Private paradise within easy reach of downtown

Gorgeous location, rooms clean and well-maintained, lovely chilled and a private, exclusive vibe to the place - in the right way, though. Check in and out was smooth and they accommodated my later arrival with zero fuss.
4/10
Poor
08 Oct 2023
Verified traveler

Not great.

This place needs an investment in maintanence…peeling paint in the bathroom, broken blinds, etc. The contactless system had varied responses and most were confused who were entering as we sat by the pool. Would not stay here again.
10/10
Exceptional
06 Oct 2023
Cassandra
We only had time for one night in Palm Springs, what a shame! Desert Hills was quaint and well maintained with a great pool to cool off in with the sudden upswing in heat during our week in the desert. Staff were very friendly and courteous and the amenities such as BBQs and complimentary parking made for a great stay. We will look to re-book whenever we can return!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Sep 2023
Paul
Classic, mid-century Palm Springs property. Best place for quiet, while being a short walk to Downtown. Management and service = outstanding and attentive.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
16 Sep 2023
Jason
This property is tucked right up against the mountains behind Palm Springs just across the street from Palm Springs Tennis Club. It has a very nice old school Palm Springs feel. We walked to the Palm Springs Art Museum and did a loop hike from the parking lot up the mountain and over to Ramon Rd and back to Desert Hills then relaxed by the pool. Very very relaxing stay.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
14 Sep 2023
Stephanie

Mini Getaway

Loved my stay at Desert Hills! Everything was perfect, the room was clean, bed was comfortable and the pool was perfect. We booked the Vintage Kitchenette, it had everything we needed and more. On one of the nights we decided to cook. The hotel had bbq grills for us to use. All the extra amenities were great. Favorite part was how quiet this place was and very private. Night swimming in the pool was relaxing. Location is walking distance to Downtown Palm Springs. I’m definitely staying here again and telling all my friends. Perfect Couple Getaway!!!
Partner

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Desert Hills
601 W Arenas Rd, Palm Springs, United States

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