Reviews of Desert Riviera Hotel

My first visit to the Desert Riviera Hotel was in 2009 and we have returned every year (sometimes twice a year). This place is a rare gem. It is a slightly communal place (but you can isolate easily). We have made so many amazing friends from all over the world. The rooms are CLEAN!!!! Monica and Sara, the main housekeeping crew, are the loveliest people and take such care when cleaning your room and the outdoor areas. The hotel focuses on the pool which is always well heated with lots of varied floaties to use. There are two firepits, one to sit around while you start your day with fresh coffee on the table, and one higher up firepit where you can sit and enjoy your dinner while watching tv (and it's covered in case of rain). The staff is kind and helpful, Lynda, Terri, Corbin and Mike are always there and such nice people. I consider them friends. You will read in some comments about how it's "different". It is. Since 2009 the DR is under is fourth owner. The first two and the current owners all brought/bring something to the table that helps the hotel. It is true that the DR has a slightly different vibe today than in the past, but that is to be expected with different owners. The third owners seem to not care so much and it showed, so the current owners are mending the issues of the third owner. However, they all have the same final goal, to keep the family spirit of the hotel. If you are new to this place you will have nothing to compare it to and will LOVE it!! I understand the "old timers" views but things change and we have to roll with it. This is still a #1 hotel. While we were there the new owners paid for the staff of Leo (the best all purpose worker), Lynda, Sara, Luci and Reyna spent the day preparing the most authentic Mexican meal EVER!!! It was the best meal I've ever eaten - super tasty and made with love. All the guests enjoyed it as well as the staff. It was a magical night. To sum up, if you are a chill person, this is the place for you (we don't want any uptight guests!!!!). As long as the DR is around we will be there every March and October!!!!! Thanks again to the DR staff for being so kind and amazing, we greatly appreciate you!

At check in, receptionist noted that hotel had been sold since we were last here. Hard to put my finger on it exactly, but generally seemed less hospitalable and disheveled, as others have noticed in their recent reviews. Seemed to have less staff around compared to before. Photo attached of poor shape of interior door.

Beautiful place. We stayed only one night, passing through on our way from LA to Vegas. It was a short stay but we enjoyed it very much. We took a dip in the pool in late afternoon / evening and it was very nice and relaxing. After checking-in, we got a quick tour of the nice facilities, by the nice gentleman who greeted us. Not much time to experience the hotel but we did have some popcorn from the machine by the pool. We loved the stylish 70's decor. We will certainly be back for a longer stay.

This is a great find: super cute gem that, miraculously, is not overwhelmed by the party vibe of Ace, across the street. The staff manage to foster a community vibe and run a lovely property. Definitely worth a stay.

We had a a fantastic stay here, this hotel truly exceeded expectations! With lush gardens, inviting pool, wonderful room, peaceful surroundings and many extras included which all added up to a great vibe and ambiance.

Our second time staying at the Desert Riviera and, again, we were completely satisfied. Our double queen room was very clean and larger than expected. The pool was Exactly the right temperature to enjoy all day. Teri and Ann couldn't have been more welcoming and present during our stay. I highly recommend the Desert Riviera for a relaxing and enjoying vacation.

WONDERFUL! Thanks to Misty and her staff for being so accommodating. One of the best small hotels in Palm Springs. Clean rooms and many amenities.

We have been coming here for a very long time. We have been through several owners, and the latest ones took over this past March if I am not mistaken. They are starting to make some improvements and repair things that had been neglected. Still some more work to do. They have also made some changes that we aren't fond of but it is what it is. (Lack of early check in and closed gates for example.) We've learned that running a boutique hotel is not a highly profitable endeavor. The current owners own several other P.S. properties, which helps spread the costs. All that aside, we've also seen a lot of staff turnover but the current staff, and those before, have all been wonderful. The room we usually stay in is always super clean, as are the others we have stayed in. We really like it here and will keep coming back.

Our stay was truly amazing. The rooms were spacious, the beds were incredibly comfortable, and everything was spotless. The atmosphere was peaceful, making it perfect for our group of friends to unwind and enjoy. What stood out the most was the service, Manager Misty was exceptional. She was professional, attentive, and ensured that everything ran smoothly from check-in to check-out. Her warm energy set a positive tone for our entire stay. This property exceeded our expectations in every way. If you’re looking for comfort, cleanliness, and excellent hospitality, this is the place to be. We will definitely be back.

This is one of the best boutique hotels in the Palm Springs area. I really enjoy the garden environment. The staff is always so accommodating and the rooms have wonderful amenities. It's a peaceful Oasis in the desert

I have been going to this hotel for almost 7 years now under new ownership they're charging a $45 early check-in fee. Loyal customers should be grandfathered in without this fee. I'm afraid they lost a loyal customer.

The room (studio apt. really) was comfortable and wonderfully decorated in '50's fashion. The pool is beautiful, as is the lushy surrounding vegetation (and mountains). But the very best part of this hotel is the warmth and genuine caring of the staff who work there. The welcome feels real, and the farewell feels like saying goodbye to good friends. I hope to be back!

Another enjoyable 8 night stay! Thanks to Linda and Teri for their amazing hospitality and a shout out to Housekeeper Monica! We did however miss Steve's presence and his amazing goodies! It will be interesting to see how the buyout of the hotel will effect things going forward ! Hope it doesn't change!

An amazing find in Palm Springs!! A mint-condition 50's retro resort with the most friendly service. Our gracious hosts baked fresh banana bread and homemade bagels for breakfast! We were 3 friends so they set up an extra bed before we arrived. The hotel across the street was 3x the price and not as comfy or interesting. The decor is tasteful and bright, a perfect relaxing poolside get-away. Can't recommend it enough.