Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel
A convention-adjacent hotel two blocks from downtown Palm Springs with balconies in every room and large pools.
The verdict
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Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel sits adjacent to the Palm Springs Convention Center and two blocks from downtown. The property features large pools, comfortable beds, balconies in every room, and solid dining at the Date restaurant and Rocks Lounge. However, several suites suffer from outdated decor with worn carpets and popcorn ceilings, and music can blast through public areas and the pool late into the night. 103613
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What travelers noticed
- Every guest room features some kind of balcony, paired with comfortable beds and clean bathrooms with good water pressure. 91113
- The location is an easy walk to downtown Palm Springs and right next to the convention center. 3139
- On-site dining at Date restaurant and Rocks Lounge earns praise for good food quality at reasonable prices. 1563
- The spacious lobby and outdoor patio seating provide ample room to relax. 136
The catch
Who it's for
- — Convention attendees wanting to stay next door
- — Downtown explorers looking for balcony rooms
- — Guests wanting on-site dining at Rocks Lounge and Date
Skip it if
- — Anyone sensitive to music playing in outdoor public spaces
- — Travelers looking for fully updated suites without popcorn ceilings
Seen on camera
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“so it's good that the couch is a sofa bed a corner sofa bed on top of that which is very spacious”
youtube.com3:30“we have a desk chair right here the desk like i said it's definitely very spacious i love the layout”
youtube.com4:06“renaissance again 10 points for this you got a mini fridge right here included which is definitely comes through we're a…”
youtube.com4:20“and then the decor right here like the lighting right here i really like this like lighting isn't too bad you know hotel…”
youtube.com4:54“you a full on floor to ceiling mirror right here this is awesome i i love when hotels have this definitely comes through”
youtube.com5:22“bathroom right here is also very decent very clean basic sink right here you got towels right here hair dryer hand towel…”
youtube.com5:31“this is a shower right here nothing special but you know it's a shower nice and clean it's kind of modern you know it's…”
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How to book
Score breakdown
How the 86/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
85Food
93- “Children- (And Adult-) Approved Cuisine Despite our initial intentions to go off the resort for at least a meal or two, we found that we did not need to leave. We ate delicious sushi rolls and miso soup at Glo Sushi on our first night and went back for seconds the next.” 12
- “Food in the restaurants is very good. This hotel is a wonderful place for a winter get away.” 10
Location
94Noise
88- “The hotel was clean, practical, reasonably spacious, and comfortable. We slept well, and the rooms were quiet at night despite facing the street and parking lots.” 9
- “Music played day and night in every conceivable public space. Even after the pool is closed for the night, they are blasting music at the pool. WHY? Music blasting in the driveway/drop off area out front. Every room facing any of these spaces is subject to the constant loud music.” 6
Room
83- “The front desk agent who checked us in was very kind about recognizing our gold status. She gave us an 8th floor room in the center of the hotel overlooking the pools and lagoon. The golf course was beyond that with the mountains serving as a backdrop. The view was picture postcard perfect.” 10
- “t flats. You'll also get tasteful panache, especially in the lobby where a sky high ceiling and sophisticated decor, including a strangely-layered chaise lounge I'm infatuated with, gives a sleek edge to this very urban property.” 7
Service
85- “"We do love Holiday House - good food, amazing service, view of the mountains from the pool, chill vibes, 21+ - it's our annual stay."” 6
- “The staff led us to our seats, filled our coffees, and took our juice orders, but everything else was on us. They were fast, friendly, and efficient, and we never had to wait for a table (despite it being relatively full most mornings with Modernism Week and a couple of conventions) or for our beverages.” 9
Bed & Sleep
87Nothing quotable yet on this one — the score leans on the rest of the coverage.
Value
83- “While the Edge Steakhouse is purportedly one of the best (and most expensive) restaurants in Palm Springs with one of the most coveted views, the hotel's State Fair Bar & Kitchen's local ingredients, California-inspired cuisine and homemade charcuterie captured my desert-warmed heart.” 7
- “With it's peaceful cliffside location and 36,000 acres of space, this is a 5-star resort to breathe in - even if every breath will cost you big bucks.” 7
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.
Beats what $ usually buys
Scores 4 points above the modest median of 82, across 232 hotels in the same bracket. In Palm Springs it sits 8 points above the local median of 78.
- This hotel
- 86
- 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.
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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 55 things travelers said behind this verdict▾
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- “Front desk lackadaisical overall (esp. the dude who looks like Kip Dynamite).” 6
- “Big pools, with ample seating, pool-side service fair.” 6
- “Manager hid in the office, any requests that required her approval or input were relayed by FD staff (like at a car dealership, "Let me talk to my manager and see what we can do. I'll be right back.")” 6
- “PROs: Very clean property, well-maintained. Pleasant staff overall, good customer service.” 6
- “The front desk agent who checked us in was very kind about recognizing our gold status.” 10
- “The hotel's fresh blue-and-white colour scheme and bold modern art (think Hockney and Alex Katz) in the small lobby/bar/reception area make it hip without being overtly hipster - let's call it 'motel modernism'.” 7
- “"We do love Holiday House - good food, amazing service, view of the mountains from the pool, chill vibes, 21+ - it's our annual stay."” 6
- “Why are some Renaissance Hotels rather nice and others are basically W? Eg Providence rooms are very nice while Boston is basic.” 2
- “The hotel's staff receive the most praise from past travelers, though its massive pool area also earns rave reviews.” 3
- “you have a full on safe right here this is pretty nice you have a safe and what do you got right here nothing” 11
- “The beds were comfortable, the water pressure and temperature were good, and the rooms were cleaned regularly and well.” 9
- “The staff led us to our seats, filled our coffees, and took our juice orders, but everything else was on us. They were fast, friendly, and efficient, and we never had to wait for a table (despite it being relatively full most mornings with Modernism Week and a couple of conventions) or for our beverages.” 9
- “We loved using the Renaissance's 'Navigator' (onsite concierge desk and newsletter) to find local-favorite kid-friendly dining in Palm Springs, but their spacious lobby, lounge, and outdoor patio seating was just as inviting.” 13
- “Being conveniently located in Downtown Palm Springs, guests can easily immerse themselves in the rich cultural and shopping experiences the area has to offer.” 15
- “Renaissance Palm Spring Hotel sits adjacent to the Palm Springs Convention Center, making it an easy choice for anyone in town for a convention. Still, the property's location within walking distance of downtown Palm Springs makes it a good pick for any traveler.” 3
- “That the Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel gave us a well-located, comfortable, and safe place to experience all those memorable moments - all without overshadowing any of it for good or ill - is a subtle testament to a chain hotel that knows that it's just the setting to the jewel and knows how to get the job done without overdoing it.” 9
- “With it's peaceful cliffside location and 36,000 acres of space, this is a 5-star resort to breathe in - even if every breath will cost you big bucks.” 7
- “The Holiday House is a revamped motel that dates back to 1951. The location is super central - it's a block away from all the action on Palm Canyon Drive (Okay, maybe there's not that much action. It's not LA.)” 7
- “What the Renaissance lacks in extra amenities offered elsewhere in the Palm Springs area, such as a kids' club, tennis courts, or on-site golf, it makes up for in location. Only two blocks from downtown Palm Springs, the Renaissance is in easy walking distance of dining and shopping, plus only a few miles from kid-friendly attractions such as the tramway and Wet 'n Wild.” 13
- “For my wife, our grade-school child, and me, this was a great location. It was close enough to walk to Palm Springs Canyon Drive without us being right on top of the bustling tourist district.” 9
- “Another Marriot cookie-cutter hotel, but a comfortable, updated place to stay in one of the most convenient downtown locations imaginable.” 1
- “The Ren. is a nice place but Indian Wells is FAR AWAY from everything. If you want to spend any time away from the resort ie restaurants, shopping in Rancho Mirage or hitting downtown PS....the Marriott is the only choice if you want anything less then a 25 minute drive.” 10
- “The Renaissance Hotel Palm Springs is a great pick for a reasonably priced, stylish hotel pick right near the downtown Palm Springs action.” 13
- “Music played day and night in every conceivable public space. Even after the pool is closed for the night, they are blasting music at the pool. WHY? Music blasting in the driveway/drop off area out front. Every room facing any of these spaces is subject to the constant loud music.” 6
- “The hotel was clean, practical, reasonably spacious, and comfortable. We slept well, and the rooms were quiet at night despite facing the street and parking lots.” 9
- “I was upgraded several times to a suite while using points. However, their rooms (suites) are really outdated. The room decor, furniture and carpet are worn and I just don't like their popcorn ceiling!” 10
- “t flats. You'll also get tasteful panache, especially in the lobby where a sky high ceiling and sophisticated decor, including a strangely-layered chaise lounge I'm infatuated with, gives a sleek edge to this very urban property.” 7
- “As plat I was upgraded to a larger room (5043) which was very nice.” 10
- “Today's guests are treated to updated rooms and suites with stylish midcentury modern decor.” 12
- “we have a desk chair right here the desk like i said it's definitely very spacious i love the layout” On camera114:06
- “and then the decor right here like the lighting right here i really like this like lighting isn't too bad you know hotels usually lighting isn't that great but this is not bad i'm not gonna complain about the lighting” On camera114:54
- “Hotel tip: The petite balconies overlooking the pool are a delight so book a room with a balcony.” 7
- “What you'll get at The Rowan: views and more views. Guest room windows offer panoramas of the San Jacinto Mountains, the city and the endless deser” 7
- “Yet this centrally-located resort still feels vibrant and fresh rather than being lost in the past. Chalk that down to the chic-with-pizzaz decor and the lobby's many intimate sitting areas exquisitely showcased with a mid-century modern flair.” 7
- “so it's good that the couch is a sofa bed a corner sofa bed on top of that which is very spacious” On camera113:30
- “An exercise facility is also on-site. Our standard room with pool view and balcony offered all the amenities you'd expect: coffee service, mini fridge, hair dryer, and the like, and beds were very comfortable.” 13
- “The room remodel for the corner room I had was very nice.” 10
- “So-called "walk-out balconies" have no furniture. They are big enough for a couple of bistro chairs and a small table, but as is, you can only walk out and stand there and then walk back in.” 6
- “Every room has some kind of balcony.” 6
- “The front desk agent who checked us in was very kind about recognizing our gold status. She gave us an 8th floor room in the center of the hotel overlooking the pools and lagoon. The golf course was beyond that with the mountains serving as a backdrop. The view was picture postcard perfect.” 10
- “Lobby entrance, registration area very unwelcoming, no real seating, weird/bad old decor on walls.” 6
- “Breakfast was simple and good enough to fill up and move on with our day.” 9
- “Food quality good, and food is not over-priced at all for a captive environment.” 6
- “Food in the restaurants is very good. This hotel is a wonderful place for a winter get away.” 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."” 6
- “There is also a spa, and a selection of restaurants including the Sirocco Pizza Company and CAVA (where I thought the DIY juice bar at the breakfast buffet was a nice touch).” 7
- “And for breakfast we enjoyed patio dining at Cava, set just aside from the pool deck. Lemon ricotta pancakes and coffee here were a good antidote to my early-morning wake-up time with Lottie.” 12
- “Children- (And Adult-) Approved Cuisine Despite our initial intentions to go off the resort for at least a meal or two, we found that we did not need to leave. We ate delicious sushi rolls and miso soup at Glo Sushi on our first night and went back for seconds the next.” 12
- “The stylish Rocks Lounge and the casual Date restaurant offer guests an array of mouthwatering dishes.” 15
- “bathroom right here is also very decent very clean basic sink right here you got towels right here hair dryer hand towels extra toilet paper” On camera115:31
- “The beds were comfortable, the water pressure and temperature were good, and the rooms were cleaned regularly and well.” 9
- “this is a shower right here nothing special but you know it's a shower nice and clean it's kind of modern you know it's not bad can't complain at the shower the bathroom itself” On camera115:49
- “With it's peaceful cliffside location and 36,000 acres of space, this is a 5-star resort to breathe in - even if every breath will cost you big bucks.” 7
- “While the Edge Steakhouse is purportedly one of the best (and most expensive) restaurants in Palm Springs with one of the most coveted views, the hotel's State Fair Bar & Kitchen's local ingredients, California-inspired cuisine and homemade charcuterie captured my desert-warmed heart.” 7
- “With the only rooftop pool in Palm Springs, along with six pool cabanas that can be rented out for a (hefty) fee, The Rowan is sure to be a hit with citified sophisticates.” 7
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 building or wing.
- Nothing reliable said about which side it faces.
- Noise rests on 2 sources — too thin to rely on.
- 10 sources carry no publication date, so we cannot tell how current they are.
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How much we read
Deep coverage · 54/100We read 15 sources for this property, and pulled 75 traveler insights worth knowing. Last checked 2026-09-09.
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- 2Renaissance : r/marriottreddit.comForum thread2025-11-20Recent1 quote used
“Why are some Renaissance Hotels rather nice and others are basically W? Eg Providence rooms are very nice while Boston is basic.”
Read originalreddit.com - 6Mini-review: Renaissance Esmeralda, Indian Wells, Calif.reddit.comForum thread2023-10-08Ageing17 quotes used
“Front desk lackadaisical overall (esp. the dude who looks like Kip Dynamite).”
Read originalreddit.com - 14Help us decide: Azure Hotel or Renaissance Hotel. Thank ...reddit.comForum thread2023-05-06AgeingRead originalreddit.com
- 13Renaissance Hotel Palm Springspitstopsforkids.comReview site2019-03-11Ageing4 quotes used
“What the Renaissance lacks in extra amenities offered elsewhere in the Palm Springs area, such as a kids' club, tennis courts, or on-site golf, it makes up for in location. Only two blocks from downtown Palm Springs, the…”
Read originalpitstopsforkids.com - 7Where to Stay in Palm Springs: 8 Hotel Reviewswanderingcarol.comReview site2018-03-10Ageing12 quotes used
“t flats. You'll also get tasteful panache, especially in the lobby where a sky high ceiling and sophisticated decor, including a strangely-layered chaise lounge I'm infatuated with, gives a sleek edge to this very urban…”
Read originalwanderingcarol.com - 1Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel reviews, photospalmsprings.gaycities.comReview siteDate not stated1 quote used
“Another Marriot cookie-cutter hotel, but a comfortable, updated place to stay in one of the most convenient downtown locations imaginable.”
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