Courtyard by Marriott Palm Springs
Spacious renovated rooms with walk-in showers located a mile from downtown Palm Springs near the airport.
The verdict
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Courtyard by Marriott Palm Springs provides modern, remodeled rooms with comfortable beds and helpful front desk service. The property offers quiet surroundings near the airport within a mile of downtown. However, guests frequently complain about extra costs like parking fees, non-complimentary breakfast, and six-dollar bottled water in the room. 19357
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What travelers noticed
- Guests consistently praise the spacious, newly renovated rooms outfitted with clean and comfortable beds. 6191
- The front desk staff and hotel personnel receive regular praise for being friendly, courteous, and professional. 19
- Visitors appreciate the modern bathrooms featuring nicely sized walk-in showers and plenty of towels. 19
The catch
- While some visitors consider the one-mile distance to downtown Palm Springs an easy and enjoyable walk, others feel it is far enough that you need to drive. 19113
- Some guests report quiet stays with minimal noise near the airport, but others note thin walls where you can hear everything in the adjacent room. 19
- Several guests enjoy beautiful mountain views from their rooms, whereas other units look out directly onto the parking lot. 7
Who it's for
- — Travelers wanting renovated rooms near the airport
- — Marriott guests seeking comfortable beds and clean spaces
- — Visitors happy with a one-mile walk to downtown
Skip it if
- — Guests expecting free parking and complimentary breakfast
- — Light sleepers sensitive to adjacent room noise
- — Travelers wanting to stay right in the heart of downtown
Seen on camera
7 moments · 2 videos · Courtyard by Marriott Palm Springs
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“taking a look at the balcony here i think every room at this hotel does have a balcony so that is kind of a nice thing a…”
youtube.com2:14“this hotel tends to be a lot cheaper than the other hotels in palm springs simply because it is a little bit of a walk f…”
youtube.com4:40“The room is very spacious, modern, and look remodeled.”
youtube.com12:29“i do like how they have charging ports here so it's kind of nice you can sit and do some work or that type of thing but…”
youtube.com1:28“tv off here on to the side with a refrigerator which is nice nice and cold inside”
youtube.com1:38“there's not much of a view in this room but if you did have the right view it may be nice to have that bed kind of facin…”
youtube.com4:31“Then you have your deep soaking tub here, which is very nice. It looks very chic and modern.”
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Score breakdown
How the 78/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
86Location
82- “If you love to walk this is a perfect location. About a mile to downtown and nice easy walk. Easy access to the Casino.” 19
- “Marriott's Desert Springs Villas presents a fantastic vacation destination for your entire family. Experience this resort's ideal location in the Coachella Valley in Southern California.” 7
Room
78Service
83Bed & Sleep
82Value
76- “From a price point perspective, it was a splurge we debated but ultimately couldn't resist. Our chef had the perfect balance of skill and humor during the teppanyaki performance, which had our whole table laughing. That alone was worth the visit!” 10
- “The suites are worth every penny if you desire additional space and luxury.” 10
Where it is, how to reach it
Details checked 2026-09-09
Where it sits
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Stay value
How this property reads against the hotels we cover alongside it. Measured on review evidence, not on a nightly rate.
Falls short of what $ usually buys
Scores 4 points below the modest median of 82, across 232 hotels in the same bracket. In Palm Springs it sits level with the local median of 78.
- This hotel
- 78
- Bracket median
- 82
- Index median
- 88
Based on 232 comparable hotels.
Which room to ask for
What reviewers say about where to sleep inside this building — by room number where one is named, and otherwise by floor, wing, aspect and position. Every line opens onto the quotes behind it.
- 2 mentions
No location within the hotel draws repeated complaints yet.
Where travelers agree — and don’t
The topics reviewers split on most. A wide bar means your experience depends on which room you get — or whose opinion you trust.
View the 61 things travelers said behind this verdict▾
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- “Very nice & helpful staff. The front desk staff were friendly, intelligent, & informative.” 19
- “In addition, the personnel was really friendly, kind, and professional. They communicate with consumers in a professional and courteous manner.” 19
- “The employees are the most helpful and friendly. We would stay there again.” 19
- “We do love Holiday House - good food, amazing service, view of the mountains from the pool, chill vibes, 21+ - it's our annual stay.” 21
- “The active staff will happily help you find something to do as a family or entertain your kids at Desert Springs Villas.” 7
- “Staff are friendly and attentive” 19
- “tv off here on to the side with a refrigerator which is nice nice and cold inside” On camera111:38
- “The help was likewise superb, particularly the two staff in the entryway region.” 19
- “i do like how they have charging ports here so it's kind of nice you can sit and do some work or that type of thing but you've got those charging ports” On camera111:28
- “Then you have your deep soaking tub here, which is very nice. It looks very chic and modern.” On camera38:54
- “Experience exceptional customer service from friendly staff” 6
- “Beautiful mountain view from our hotel room.” 19
- “The two-bedroom configuration of Desert Springs Villas may not be ideal for a family traveling with young children staying in the studio. This would lead to those staying in the studio being separated from those staying in the one-bedroom.” 7
- “With an activities list and a map, I headed to my 8th-floor room, with its breathtaking view. In the distance, snow-capped mountains provided a backdrop for the scene before me.” 16
- “taking a look at the balcony here i think every room at this hotel does have a balcony so that is kind of a nice thing as you sort of come out here” On camera112:14
- “The room is very spacious, modern, and look remodeled.” On camera312:29
- “there's not much of a view in this room but if you did have the right view it may be nice to have that bed kind of facing forward” On camera114:31
- “The resort has 884 guest rooms and suites, each offering spacious layouts and a private balcony that is the perfect space to take in stunning views of the Santa Rosa Mountains and the surrounding Coachella Valley.” 10
- “Guest rooms here take their inspiration from the desert, with decor comprising soothing blue, brown and grey tones, but those who hang their hats here are hardly roughing it.” 4
- “My king suite was huge, clean, & up to date.” 19
- “Clean and comfortable bed and room.” 19
- “The studio side of the Desert Springs unit may be problematic for couples as it doesn't have a king-size bed.” 7
- “there is no chairs on this balcony they've given me i don't know if that's normal or not remember it is palm springs you're not gonna wanna sit out on the balcony i think forever” 11
- “Close to the airport but quiet.” 19
- “Conveniently located just one mile from Palm Springs International Airport” 5
- “this hotel tends to be a lot cheaper than the other hotels in palm springs simply because it is a little bit of a walk from town” On camera114:40
- “Marriott's Desert Springs Villas presents a fantastic vacation destination for your entire family. Experience this resort's ideal location in the Coachella Valley in Southern California.” 7
- “If you love to walk this is a perfect location. About a mile to downtown and nice easy walk. Easy access to the Casino.” 19
- “The Lodge location would be very inconvenient for your husband.” 15
- “Hotel Zoso is my go to hotel every year when my husband and I go for vacation, and it is smack dab in the middle of downtown within walking distance to everything.” 21
- “One benefit of Marriott's Desert Springs Villas is its co-location with the JW Marriott hotel in Palm Desert. This provides guests with additional dining options and amenities.” 7
- “Until the next time! This is an economical choice that is convenient to downtown Palm Springs.” 19
- “The resort is 15 mi or a 25-minute drive from downtown Palm Springs and the Palm Springs Airport. It's kind of secluded, but that's all right because the resort has a lot to offer.” 3
- “If you want to do all your dining at JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort, there are loads of good options -- especially for dinner.” 1
- “Tasty bistro food. I chose the bistro food for taste, quality, & convenience.” 19
- “Meeting fellow journalists and travel writers from the Los Angeles and San Diego area was fun, sharing our experiences and reactions to the welcome thus far. It was a delight to have Chef Eric Theiss share his thoughts on creating the evening's outstanding buffet on the Rockwell Grill patio.” 16
- “Beside the delicious food varieties and clean offices.” 19
- “In all honesty, the quality of the food and menu options at some of the restaurants could have been better and more reasonably priced.” 10
- “We do love Holiday House - good food, amazing service, view of the mountains from the pool, chill vibes, 21+ - it's our annual stay.” 21
- “Villa Royale is great, with an awesome onsite restaurant, Europa.” 15
- “I think the service is not very good for the price you pay. E.g, the desk forgot my wakeup call (now even Motel 6 can figure that out) and I refuse to stay anywhere with no inroom coffee.” 15
- “They had a twilight price of $45 a person and it was extremely relaxing. There were only four people there when we were, so the attendants were extremely attentive.” 13
- “From a price point perspective, it was a splurge we debated but ultimately couldn't resist. Our chef had the perfect balance of skill and humor during the teppanyaki performance, which had our whole table laughing. That alone was worth the visit!” 10
- “But, the regular rate for this resort can range anywhere from $370 to $1,000 a night in peak season. Now, is it worth it? Yeah, sometimes you got to splurge a little, depending on what you're trying to do. I think it was worth it” 3
- “In all honesty, the quality of the food and menu options at some of the restaurants could have been better and more reasonably priced. Also, the average nightly rate price point was rather exorbitant. Even though we paid with points, the redemption was still relatively high.” 10
- “You'll have to edge your rental car ever so gingerly past all of the Jaguars & Bentleys lined up by the lobby. Also agree with hsv regarding La Quinta Resort in LaQ. You can end up in a really terrible casita(seriously!) or a fabulous one, for the same price.” 15
- “A nice standard hotel for a good price.” 19
- “The suites are worth every penny if you desire additional space and luxury.” 10
- “Although this oasis is costly, especially when considering the added resort fees, JW Marriott frequenters happily fork over the cash for the luxuries they so relish (and perhaps save some with their Marriott Bonvoy points).” 4
- “Dependable Wi-Fi is included in the resort fee.” 1
- “Despite the August heat and occasional sticker shock at restaurant prices, our five-night getaway delivered exactly what we needed.” 10
- “Cons parking fee, far enough away from downtown you will need to drive, breakfast isn't complimentary, and I don't recommend drinking from the tap water.” 19
- “I don't know about Avalon or Triada, but I stayed at that Renaissance a few years ago and it was a really great value, it was quiet, plus the pool was spectacular and you could easily walk to so many good restaurants and attractions in the heart of PS.” 13
- “I think it would be hard to beat The Willows but "ouch" to the price (www.thewillowspalmsprings.com)” 15
- “The Wyndham is by far a bigger property and their pool is considerably larger and they should have a few more amenities, but I seem to recall that I thought the Courtyard was better value for the money.” 15
What we still don't know
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- No reviewer has named an individual room number here yet.
- Nothing reliable said about room types.
- Nothing reliable said about floor level.
- Nothing reliable said about building or wing.
- Nothing reliable said about which side it faces.
- Nothing reliable said about position on the floor.
- 12 sources carry no publication date, so we cannot tell how current they are.
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How much we read
Deep coverage · 56/100We read 22 sources for this property, covering 0 traveler mentions, boiled down to 0 traveler insights worth knowing. Last checked 2026-09-09.
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- 10JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa Reviewafrostylicity.comReview site2025-03-29Recent10 quotes used
“And with this JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa Review, you have a guide to walk you through. Just promise me you'll book that gondola ride and snag a reservation at Mikado. Your future, more relaxed self will than…”
Read originalafrostylicity.com - 7Featured Resort Review: Marriott's Desert Springs Villas ...blog.redtimeshares.comReview site2024-11-20Ageing6 quotes used
“The two-bedroom configuration of Desert Springs Villas may not be ideal for a family traveling with young children staying in the studio. This would lead to those staying in the studio being separated from those staying…”
Read originalblog.redtimeshares.com - 1JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spaoyster.comReview site2024-08-18Ageing4 quotes used
“Still, renovated or not, each of the rooms are spacious and nicely maintained.”
Read originaloyster.com - 17My wife and I recently did a review of the JW Marriott Desert ...reddit.comForum thread2024-07-01AgeingRead originalreddit.com
- 21Is JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa Worth it in 2024- ...reddit.comForum thread2024-06-22Ageing7 quotes used
“We do love Holiday House - good food, amazing service, view of the mountains from the pool, chill vibes, 21+ - it's our annual stay.”
Read originalreddit.com - 13Palm Springs - Avalon or Triada? : r/marriottreddit.comForum thread2024-04-20Ageing8 quotes used
“We went with the Avalon. We enjoyed our stay there, the location was great, the size of the hotel, the clientele and the pool were all just what we wanted.”
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