We were part of a block of rooms reserved for guests of my daughter's wedding, which was off site. We had such a relaxing, pleasant time in the sun and enjoyed interacting with family and friends by the many pools, or at the restaurants--indoors and out. The grounds are lovely, the staff very helpful--especially the Bell Captain and team. Air conditioning worked great in our room. The location is stunning, with dramatic mountains rising behind the property. We enjoyed ourselves very much.

Resort is historic and beautiful. Stayed in second floor starlight casita. Room in need of a total remodel. Had to leave in the middle of the night due to continuous noise from loading dock of ballroom which was accross from our room. So stay, but don't expect luxury conditions and don't say near the ballroom.

The grounds are gorgeous and the whole place has a wonderful old feel to it while maintaining a luxurious atmosphere. I stayed here for 1 night and loved every minute of being there. Since the property is sprawling it has a very private feel to it. I only saw other guests at the restaurants. I never saw anyone else walking around where my room was. I was in a spa villa which was huge. The bathroom was great with a fireplace in it that separates the bedroom and the bathtub. My room was on the second floor of the building and it shared an entry stairway with one other room. The spa villas are all south of the hotel's spa. The main pool is near there too along with the fitness center and the yoga studio. Each spa villa shares an individual pool with about 8 rooms. The service at all the restaurants, lobby, and spa were wonderful. They really want you to be happy and to enjoy your stay.

Some things to know about the hotel...you will most likely have to park far from the room. If you have mobility issues or lots of luggage then ask for a ground floor room. The fitness center is very nice with lots of machines. They have a water cooler but also a little fridge with bottles of water. The spa is really expensive, but then what do you expect? They do offer a day pass for $25 to use the facilities without a spa treatment. I cannot wait to return to this hotel and highly recommend it if it's within your budget.

I love my getaways to Palm Desert and I keep coming back to La Quinta. It is by far my favorite resort in the desert. The history is amazing. The grounds are gorgeous and well maintained. I always feel very relaxed when I am there. The tennis clinics and instruction are top notch and there are over 40 pools to enjoy on the property. The live music at night is lively and inviting and provides a perfect spot to enjoy a margarita with a loved one or a group of friends. I highly recommend La Quinta for your next get away in the desert.