We stayed here for memorial day weekend and the hotel was pretty good. Even though they said they were full there seemed to be plenty of room around the pool, etc. Breakfast was OK ... not as gourmet as they claim on their website. And the on-site restaurant was definitely not as good as portrayed, wouldn't recommend it at all. My osso bucco was cold in the centre and the next entree they brought me (the tuna) was less than appetizing. Everything seems to come with mashed potatoes and julienned carrots/zucchini. The rooms were well appointed but there's no bar/restaurant available onsite during the day and it's about a 15-20 minute to the main strip/restaurants so be prepared to travel or stock up your in-room fridge.

My husband and I stayed here for 3 nights at the beginning of February. Even better than we expected. The staff was friendly and very, very accommodating. When you step into the brick courtyard, it feels like Italy. We stayed in #3, which was a small suite with a private entrance and near the jacuzzi. They are renovating a lot of the rooms - I'd recommend #1 and #6 if you want a larger, king room with its own private patio. The grounds are Meditteranean and lush. Cafe Europa was 4-stars. Our waiter, Matt, was one of the best I've ever had (and I live in a town of waiters...) We'd highly recommend a stay at the Villa Royale. Tell Pete (at the front desk), that Jannette & Robert sent ya!

We stayed 3 days at the Villa Royale during October 2005. It is without question the most beautiful place we have ever visited. It is only a small hotel and for the first day we seemed to have the place to ourselves.
The rooms are just fantastic. All individually styled but each fantastic. We couldn't stop looking through the windows of the rooms and thought everyone was great.
The pool areas are equally great. There are two main pools and a spa area. This ensures that you pretty much have total privacy while relaxing.
The bar was great with the barman, Matt, being the friendly we came across throughout our holiday.
We cannot recommend this place enough. We will definately return. If you are visiting Palm Springs, stay at the Villa Royal, far more personal and beautiful than the bigger and more expensive hotels.

As a prelude to our weeks vacation we stayed one night at the Villa Royale before checking in to the Desert Springs Marriott. We knew nothing about the hotel but booked it for one night because it was in our discount book. What a BEAUTIFUL, CHARMING and RELAXING place. This was 2 years ago and I have not stopped recommending the Villa Royale to everyone I know who is planning on going to the desert. There are 2 Pools and for a small place that says alot. We were in the bank of rooms that surrounded the smaller pool. We felt like we had our own pool. The rooms are so cool. There are so many different rooms to chose from. I suggest pulling up their website. It has a European feel. The breakfast that is incluced is wonderful. I was very dissapointed when I tried to book a night in August and was informed that they had a 2 night minimum. They didn't the first time I stayed there but that's okay. I will book when I can stay for 2 nights. I can't recommend this place enough.