Desert Springs Resort: How it rates
How it rates * * 1/2
New and noteworthy: A $35-million renovation improved the lobby, spa, entrance and guest rooms.
The stay: A weekend getaway feels removed from the everyday, thanks to the resort’s climate-defying landscape.
The scene: Flocks of regular folks come for girlfriend getaways, weddings, conventions, golf tournaments, vacations and Sunday brunch.
Deal maker: Multiple dining, drinking and recreation options, most well-priced, cater to a range of tastes.
Deal breaker: Vacationers may interpret “lose your cares” as “forget your manners”; it’s not necessarily a private or romantic spot.
Stats: 74855 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert; (888) 538-9459, www.desertspringsresort.com.
Rooms: Standard rooms begin at $209; low-season rates begin at $119 a night.
Rating is based on the room, service, ambience and overall experience with price taken into account in relation to quality.
* * * * * Outstanding on every level
* * * * Excellent
* * * Very good
* * Good
* Satisfactory
No Star: Poor
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