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4 of 5 stars
rekBerkeley_CA   12 contributions
Berkeley, CA
Feb 24, 2008
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Three of us, old friends, wanted a comfortable, not too expensive place for our annual get-together in a sunny clime. The Desert Vacation Villas in Palm Springs fit the bill perfectly. We had a 2 bedroom/2 bath apartment with a fully equipped kitchen, dining area, and good sized living room for $188/night. The property has a pool and jacuzzi, as well as some other recreational amenities that we didn't use. The accommodations are very clean, though a bit worn. Beds are very comfortable. The staff were very pleasant and helpful. I wouldn't hesitate for a moment to stay there again.

  • Date of stay February 2008
  • Member since July 31, 2005
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Quality at a Great Price

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5 of 5 stars
ohquest   13 contributions
Los Angeles
May 20, 2007 | Trip type: Friends getaway
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Stayed one night (May 19). We were 2 couples and found the 2 bedroom / 2 bath layout just right for our needs. As others have noted, we were impressed with the cleaniness, as well as the friendly staff and near-downtown location. Decided on Desert Vacation Villas after reviewing the pricing of more upscale and not-so-upscale alternatives. Note: When I tried to book directly I was told "no vacancy." With nothing to lose, several days later I tried an on-line service ([--]) and found a vacancy! Bottom line: Keep trying -- it's a great value.

  • Liked — Quality and price. Near-room parking - great.
  • Disliked — No negatives.
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay May 2007
  • Visit was for Other
  • Traveled with Friends
  • Age group 65+
  • Member since September 24, 2005
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Older travelers, Tourists
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Concerts / Music festival
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Great Deal for a Family

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5 of 5 stars
Kheminda   1 contribution
Princeton, NJ
Apr 15, 2007 | Trip type: Family
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We spent one night at the desert Vacation Villas in April and it was very pleasent. The apratment was very clean and well decorated. The bed rooms were a nice size and it held 7 people very comfortably.The front desk staff was pleasent and very helpful with suggestions on where to go and eat. Very conveniently located, close to the down town.

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay April 2007
  • Visit was for Quality time with family
  • Traveled with Family with young children
  • Age group 35-49
  • Member since April 15, 2007
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles, Older travelers, Families with young children
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Beach / Sun, Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Theme / Amusement park, Outdoor / Adventure
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Perfect for our reunion

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5 of 5 stars
desertlvr   3 contributions
Illinois
Jan 27, 2007 | Trip type: Family
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We were a little sceptical because of the availability and great price at a late date however, this place was great! It was exactly what we wanted and our family of 9 fit perfectly into two units. There was plenty of room to eat and visit in one livingroom and the grounds were beautiful and well kept. We even enjoyed fresh citrus picked from the trees each morning. The view was gorgeous and the location was great. There isn't daily maid service but we didn't want that--that way we didn't have to be out of our rooms at a certain time for the maid to clean. We will definitely go back when we visit Palm Springs again. Thanks!!!!

  • Liked — the view and fresh citrus
  • Disliked — nothing
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
  • Date of stay December 2006
  • Visit was for Quality time with family
  • Traveled with Family (extended)
  • Age group 35-49
  • Member since January 27, 2007
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Other
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4 of 5 stars
Linda3365   4 contributions
Alaska
Nov 27, 2006 | Trip type: Couples
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We were pleasantly surprised because driving up at first, the resort didn't look so great. As we wound our way to the office we saw the pool was large and the landscaping was pretty. The office staff was exceptionally friendly and helpful. Our rooms were just immaculate. A balcony off each bedroom and the livingroom, but some were very small. Nice view. The kitchen was very well equipped and they even provided dish soap, etc. We were so pleased with the cleanliness and fact that we didn't need a thing, that we really didn't care if it was plush and fancy. We had all we needed and would stay there again. The price is right and the location is great. Our furniture, carpet, and linens all seemed new. No complaints here. We're actually still staying here at this time. Linda

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay November 2006
  • Visit was for Quality time with friends
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 35-49
  • Member since October 24, 2006
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Beach / Sun, Shopping
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Address: 250 West Vista Chino, Palm Springs, CA 92262
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