When my wife and I decided to stay here for our anniversary getaway. We've stayed at a lot of places around the country, from small B&B's to big hotels. Some were nice, some were really nice, but none were as overall amazing as the Desert Riviera. We booked the least expensive room (to save a few dollars), but Larry upgraded us free of charge because a room opened up. The room was huge! It had lots of space to move around, a king sized bed that we could have slept in all day long, retro-chic styling (my wife said that the styling felt exactly how she imagined Palm Springs would feel), a flat screen TV, free wifi internet, a separate kitchenette with a stainless steel mini-fridge/freezer and microwave (as well as dishes and utencils), a good sized bathroom, a remote controlled ceiling fan, two closets...the list goes on and on. Provided free of charge is a basket of goodies (chips, crackers, lollipops...things like that), and the fridge has water and Cokes. No hidden fees here: everything's included. The focal point of the property is a large swimming pool. Beside the pool is a jacuzzi spa, a barbecue, a fire pit, and an abundance of lounge chairs with their own beach towels. Shade is provided by large umbrellas, and a side table holds more towels and sunscreen. At night, candles and LEDs provide ambience, while a light illuminates the pool for nighttime swimming (which we found to be PERFECT after a hot day in the desert). Always available in the lobby were fruit and coffee, DVDs, and Larry. Larry was extremely nice without every being overbearing. He was always available to answer any questions that we had, and before we headed out for the day handed us a frozen bottle of water. He also offered great insights into dining and attractions. If you're looking for a nice place to stay in Palm Springs, there's a lot of places you can find. If you're looking for an almost perfect stay at an extremely reasonable price, the Desert Riviera is the only place to stay.
Pros: Amazing and stylish room, free wifi and snacks, pool, Larry
Cons: not a thing
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