Hilton Palm Springs
A downtown hotel with 1970s architecture, large walk-in showers, and private balconies overlooking the pool.
The verdict
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Hilton Palm Springs is a 1970s-style hotel positioned within easy walking distance of the downtown area. Guests regularly highlight the friendly front desk service, generous elite recognition, and large walk-in rain showers. However, visitors frequently complain that room rates feel high for accommodations with basic, bland decor and standard Keurig coffee makers. 103
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What travelers noticed
- Reviewers appreciate the prime location that makes it convenient to walk to much of the action downtown. 143
- Guests consistently praise the bright bathrooms and large walk-in showers with rain shower heads. 1615
- The front desk staff earns praise for friendly service and delivering good Diamond and Gold elite benefits. 16
- Most rooms include a furnished terrace or private balcony with views of the swimming pool and mountains. 1078
The catch
Who it's for
- — Hilton Honors members seeking elite benefits
- — Travelers wanting to walk to downtown Palm Springs
- — Guests who prioritize pool views from a private balcony
Skip it if
- — Guests looking for high-end in-room coffee machines
- — Travelers expecting modern luxury decor instead of basic furnishings
Seen on camera
18 moments · 3 videos · Hilton Palm Springs
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“and again we're here at the Hilton in Palm Springs here in the presidential suite which is quite beautiful”
youtube.com0:35“all right so now for the bathroom I'm really digging it I like this door right here it has like a glass door with a wood…”
youtube.com1:13“and you got a sofa here too which is very wide you could definitely fit three people here for sure and it does have a pu…”
youtube.com4:31“okay check out our balcony this thing is pretty nice it's big check it out check out our balcony you get a table here tw…”
youtube.com6:07“going out here we have a big balcony overlooking the pool and if it was daytime you'd be able to see the mountains behin…”
youtube.com0:59“and that takes us into the bathroom which is quite amazing so we have a nice big space here with the double sinks very s…”
youtube.com2:00“pretty dated tub to be honest”
youtube.com0:26“these are decent shampoo and conditioners I like them no phosphates”
youtube.com0:29“I'm not sure what time check-in was I think it was it might have been like a three or four or something like that but we…”
youtube.com0:21“this is Janet's favorite area so far the vanity area it's right after the entrance and you have a stool here so you can…”
youtube.com0:47“my favorite part about the bathroom is the shower this shower is actually really nice it's a walk-in shower it's not lik…”
youtube.com1:37“right across from the vanity you have closet pretty nice standard stuff you do have like a little table here with a safe…”
youtube.com1:58“The reason why this is a weird setup so you got the battery here right this is a bed but then you got like this bed fram…”
youtube.com2:51“continuing on the tour of the presidential suite here at the Hilton Palm Springs we go into the bedroom we have a nice n…”
youtube.com1:20“all right first of all air conditioning works great we dropped it all the way low and it's working pretty good”
youtube.com0:41“Lighting in here pretty much sucks I have a light over here that's lighting me up but it's pretty dark in here with the…”
youtube.com2:20“I do like this right here this is a desk chair and check this thing out it's pretty nice it's like it has a wood frame b…”
youtube.com3:21“we paid about I want to say like 280 just for one night on a Saturday night in the middle of the summer not cheap but it…”
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Score breakdown
How the 80/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
87- “and that takes us into the bathroom which is quite amazing so we have a nice big space here with the double sinks very stylish duravit porcelain” 82:00
- “my favorite part about the bathroom is the shower this shower is actually really nice it's a walk-in shower it's not like the shower tubs or whatever I always feel like I'm gonna slip on those things butt naked it's not fun I'm sure it's happened to some of you guys but yeah it's pretty nice it has glass doors” 151:37
Location
93- “We will be staying here again. It's a great location, too, very convenient to walk to much of the action downtown.” 14
- “For guests without cars or those looking to ditch the wheels for a few days, Hilton Palm Springs is in a perfect location to enjoy the area by foot or by a free trolley service Thursday through Sunday.” 10
Room
85- “and you got a sofa here too which is very wide you could definitely fit three people here for sure and it does have a pull out bed too I love when sweets have pull out beds I love when hotels do that Hilton five stars for having a pull out sofa on your Suite I love that” 154:31
- “Hilton Honors Loyalty Program Benefits Our upgrade from a 2 Queen Bedroom to a Corner Suite exceeded expectations. Our upgrade from a 2 Queen Bedroom to a Corner Suite exceeded expectations. The suite featured a spacious living room, a dining area, and a second bathroom.” 7
Service
83Bed & Sleep
87Nothing quotable yet on this one — the score leans on the rest of the coverage.
Value
79- “we paid about I want to say like 280 just for one night on a Saturday night in the middle of the summer not cheap but it's Palm Springs Stephan” 155:30
- “According to several past guests, room rates are a bit high when you factor in the property's cons, but if you're a Hilton Honors member, you can use rewards points to pay for your room.” 3
Where it is, how to reach it
Details checked 2026-09-04
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.
On par with what $ usually buys
Scores 2 points below the modest median of 82, across 178 hotels in the same bracket. In Palm Springs it sits 1 point below the local median of 81.
- This hotel
- 80
- Bracket median
- 82
- Index median
- 88
Based on 178 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
- 1 mention
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 45 things travelers said behind this verdict▾
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- “Got upgraded using points to a beautiful suite, the location is perfect and the service is great.” 14
- “and again we're here at the Hilton in Palm Springs here in the presidential suite which is quite beautiful” On camera80:35
- “and you got a sofa here too which is very wide you could definitely fit three people here for sure and it does have a pull out bed too I love when sweets have pull out beds I love when hotels do that Hilton five stars for having a pull out sofa on your Suite I love that” On camera154:31
- “You could see it in the chair at the desk and you could see it in the scratches on the glass. There was nothing "fatal" about the condition of any of the furniture, but it was clearly "lived-in".” 16
- “The reason why this is a weird setup so you got the battery here right this is a bed but then you got like this bed frame or this structure here it's just taking up all this unnecessary space for no reason you could have had like extra space in here” On camera152:51
- “right across from the vanity you have closet pretty nice standard stuff you do have like a little table here with a safe some drawers luggage rack and your ironing board” On camera151:58
- “continuing on the tour of the presidential suite here at the Hilton Palm Springs we go into the bedroom we have a nice nice big comfortable bed with some cool Apple themed artwork on the wall” On camera81:20
- “Hilton Palm Springs' is a large boxy hotel with a '70s style architecture and a colorful sort of groovy decor.” 10
- “The only negatives I found in the room were the grimy smudges on the back of the suite entrance doors.” 7
- “I do like this right here this is a desk chair and check this thing out it's pretty nice it's like it has a wood frame black leather that and upholstering yeah it looks pretty comfy this thing definitely looks nice I like I like this I'm definitely gonna use it later” On camera153:21
- “Hilton is in the heart of it. Plenty of restaurants and a Casino in walking distance. No need for a car/uber. Rooms are nice and most have a balcony.” 4
- “Hilton Honors Loyalty Program Benefits Our upgrade from a 2 Queen Bedroom to a Corner Suite exceeded expectations. Our upgrade from a 2 Queen Bedroom to a Corner Suite exceeded expectations. The suite featured a spacious living room, a dining area, and a second bathroom.” 7
- “The highlight? A private balcony with seating, perfect for enjoying the panoramic views.” 7
- “Rooms are nice and most have a balcony.” 4
- “Stayed here a few years ago and it sucks, old, dirty and the pool run out of towels.” 14
- “okay check out our balcony this thing is pretty nice it's big check it out check out our balcony you get a table here two chairs this is pretty nice how do you like that I like it yeah right yeah it's pretty cool pretty decent” On camera156:07
- “Got upgraded using points to a beautiful suite, the location is perfect and the service is great.” 14
- “The overall vibe of the hotel was great, the service was "above and beyond", and the benefits for Hilton Honors elites (Gold and Diamond) were great.” 16
- “I was warmly greeted by the staff at the front desk and thanked for my Hilton loyalty.” 16
- “I'm not sure what time check-in was I think it was it might have been like a three or four or something like that but we got here really early we came out here like at seven in the morning so we showed up like at 10 30ish to try to check in they let us so we got lucky” On camera150:21
- “Most, however, were impressed with the hotel's tidy and spacious accommodations.” 3
- “Was a little worried going in as there were some bad reviews on the googles, but the place was nice, clean and the service was great.” 14
- “all right so now for the bathroom I'm really digging it I like this door right here it has like a glass door with a wooden frame it's pretty nice you definitely can't see through it so I wouldn't worry too much about that” On camera151:13
- “and that takes us into the bathroom which is quite amazing so we have a nice big space here with the double sinks very stylish duravit porcelain” On camera82:00
- “this is Janet's favorite area so far the vanity area it's right after the entrance and you have a stool here so you can sit down here and do your makeup and your hair” On camera150:47
- “my favorite part about the bathroom is the shower this shower is actually really nice it's a walk-in shower it's not like the shower tubs or whatever I always feel like I'm gonna slip on those things butt naked it's not fun I'm sure it's happened to some of you guys but yeah it's pretty nice it has glass doors” On camera151:37
- “Like the room, the bathroom was large and bright.” 16
- “The toiletry brand of choice was the Crabtree & Evelyn line with the "Verbena and Lavender" scent. We did notice an unpleasant scent emanating from the shower at one point, but we mitigated it by closing the shower door and closing the bathroom door to the room.” 16
- “We will be staying here again. It's a great location, too, very convenient to walk to much of the action downtown.” 14
- “The overall vibe of the hotel was great, the service was "above and beyond", and the benefits for Hilton Honors elites (Gold and Diamond) were great. Its location among a row of hotels very near the "dual strip" sections S Palm Canyon Drive and Indian Canyon Drive in Palm Springs proper was "solid".” 16
- “IMO it depends on if you want to stay most of the time on property or be able to walk around and do stuff. La Quinta Resort is very nice but it's isolated and you can't walk to anything.” 4
- “For guests without cars or those looking to ditch the wheels for a few days, Hilton Palm Springs is in a perfect location to enjoy the area by foot or by a free trolley service Thursday through Sunday.” 10
- “It's a great location, too, very convenient to walk to much of the action downtown.” 14
- “GolfShred • 2 taon ang nakalipas Just stayed there. Just stayed there. Nice and close to DT.” 14
- “Situated on East Tahquitz Canyon Way in downtown Palm Springs, California, the Hilton Palm Springs gives you prime access to the Palm Springs Art Museum, the Palm Springs Convention Center, a casino and an array of shops and restaurants.” 3
- “Hilton is in the heart of it. Plenty of restaurants and a Casino in walking distance. No need for a car/uber.” 4
- “Got upgraded using points to a beautiful suite, the location is perfect and the service is great.” 14
- “La Quinta is a beautiful resort with individual pools shared by only four rooms. Good Mexican restaurant and breakfast options.” 4
- “Previous visitors raved about the property's spa treatments, but some said the gym and the restaurant's breakfasts were nothing special.” 3
- “Terrace Restaurant has indoor and outdoor dining with stylish seating such as plush couches centered around tables.” 10
- “The deal was you could either order the $16 Hilton Breakfast (eggs, sausage, and potato) OR receive a $12 credit (per person) toward any other item(s) on the menu. We opted for one Hilton Breakfast and one Avocado Benedict. Both were good, but the Benedict was better.” 16
- “Reliable mid-range comfort with casual dining and event spaces.” 13
- “For breakfast, we indulged in a delightful buffet spread at Polanco, which was quite resonably priced considering the $15 per person Diamond Elite credit.” 7
- “According to several past guests, room rates are a bit high when you factor in the property's cons, but if you're a Hilton Honors member, you can use rewards points to pay for your room.” 3
- “we paid about I want to say like 280 just for one night on a Saturday night in the middle of the summer not cheap but it's Palm Springs Stephan” On camera155:30
What we still don't know
What we can’t tell you yet, said plainly. These close as we read more coverage of this hotel.
- 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.
- 11 sources carry no publication date, so we cannot tell how current they are.
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How much we read
Deep coverage · 19/100We read 0 sources for this property, covering 0 traveler mentions, boiled down to 0 traveler insights worth knowing. Last checked 2026-09-04.
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Sources
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- 4La Quinta or Hilton Palm Springs?reddit.comForum thread2025-07-02Recent10 quotes used
“La Quinta is a beautiful resort with individual pools shared by only four rooms. Good Mexican restaurant and breakfast options.”
Read originalreddit.com - 14Hilton Palm Springsreddit.comForum thread2024-10-06Ageing10 quotes used
“Got upgraded using points to a beautiful suite, the location is perfect and the service is great.”
Read originalreddit.com - 10Hilton Palm Springs Reviewoyster.comReview site2024-08-11Ageing8 quotes used
“257 guest rooms are less inspiring than the outdoor spaces, with basic and bland decor, though pool views are lovely from furnished terraces.”
Read originaloyster.com - 7DoubleTree By Hilton Golf Resort Palm Springs (California)flyinghighonpoints.comReview site2024-07-15Ageing4 quotes used
“For breakfast, we indulged in a delightful buffet spread at Polanco, which was quite resonably priced considering the $15 per person Diamond Elite credit.”
Read originalflyinghighonpoints.com - 9Review: The Hilton Palm Springs Hotel | Betty's Vacationbettysvacation.comReview site2022-07-20Ageing6 quotes usedRead originalbettysvacation.com
- 16Review: Hilton Palm Springs (California)flyinghighonpoints.comReview site2021-01-16Ageing7 quotes used
“The overall vibe of the hotel was great, the service was "above and beyond", and the benefits for Hilton Honors elites (Gold and Diamond) were great. Its location among a row of hotels very near the "dual strip" sections…”
Read originalflyinghighonpoints.com
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