Desert Springs JW Marriott Resort & Spa

In California’s Coachella Valley, Desert Springs JW Marriott Resort & Spa surrounds groups of up to 3,000 with four-diamond luxury. In 2007, a $35 million renovation transformed the resort’s public areas into a stylish haven for socializing and relaxation.

At the new porte-cochere entry, dramatic water features spill into reflecting pools of Italian mosaic glass tile. Just beyond, the revamped 30,000-square-foot, eight-story Atrium lobby combines smooth-flowing registration areas with a 2,000-square-foot Starbucks with patio, a 60-foot Lobby Bar, and an adjoining sushi bar. In addition, an enlarged dock area for the ever-popular Venetian waterways allows two gondolas at once to board guests for transportation around the property.

The renovation also encompasses the 38,000-square-foot Spa Desert Springs, where groups can book the “spa within the spa”—a suite that includes its own lounge, treatment rooms, Turkish hammams and digital desert rain showers. Other free-time activities range from two Ted Robinson–designed golf courses to 20 multisurface tennis courts, five pools, and a choice of 11 restaurants and lounges.

When it’s time to get down to business, Desert Springs delivers over 210,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor function space—including two side-by-side, high-tech ballrooms totaling over 45,000 square feet; five director’s suites for small to midsize meetings; two boardrooms with pop-up dataports and videoconferencing capability; and expansive outdoor function areas that showcase the warm desert climate, majestic mountain views, and lagoon.

Planner Reviews

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Average Rating: 8.75

Activities galore. Incredible selection of food & drink. Wonderful grounds & pool areas. Beautiful & huge open lobby.

Therese Stover
WellPoint NextRx
West Hills, CA
October 8, 2008

Average Rating: 9.83

Marriott at the Palm Desert is as good as it can get. Property has everything you could ask for in terms of outside venues for programs. I have taken two groups to the property. Property has undergone some remodeling. Spa was scheduled to be completed late 2007. Hotel had reasonable location with special prices during our visit. I would certainly take another group.

Anonymous
September 9, 2008

Average Rating: 9.38

Great property for business events and off-sites.

Anonymous
March 31, 2008

Average Rating: 8.88

Spectacular layout and the drive up to the entrance is awesome. The boat rides to hotel restaurants is a uniques feature that set this property on its own. Tuscany's restaurant is one of the valley's best Italian experiences. Great golf.

Anonymous
March 31, 2008

Average Rating: 9.13

I had my annual Itron Users' Conference here in 2006. The lobby was not complete yet as promised, but still had an outstanding meeting.

Vicki Parrish
Itron
Liberty Lake, WA
March 31, 2008

Average Rating: 10

Awesome experience! We loved the atmosphere and the tropical sounds and scents and the food and shopping. My group is eagerly waiting to return :0)

Anna Gutierrez
Sysco Food Services of Ventura
Oxnard, CA
March 31, 2008

For years the resort has been exceeding our expectations, which is why it continues to be the favorite location of our membership for the annual convention. After all, how can you beat outstanding service, food, and recreation—all in a beautiful setting?

Sally M.
Meetings & Conventions
February 4, 2008

Packages

Unlimited Golf Package for Two

Valid From:
1/08/09 to 5/26/09

Challenge your game on one of our famous courses and treat yourself to a vibrant, contemporary resort experience.

Unlimited Golf Package includes:
*Guest Room (one king bed or two double beds with Revive bedding package)
*Unlimited Golf for two (from 2pm day of arrival and prior to 12 noon day of departure)

Rate: Starting from $343
Contact our Elite Meetings Concierge for support: 1-800-730-0180

Indulgence Package at Desert Springs

Valid From:
1/08/09 to 4/30/09

The hottest place to be cool, Desert Springs, A JW Marriott Resort & Spa...Indulge!

Indulgence Package includes:
*Luxury Suite with Murphy Bed and up to one or two connecting rooms (for 6 or 8 people)
*VIP passes for Costa's (Costa's open Thur/Fri/Sat; must arrive before 11pm- includes entrance only- does not include a table)
*Breakfast buffet in LakeView
*15% discount on golf or spa treatments
*Welcome amenity (pitcher of Margaritas, 6 pack of Corona, chips and salsa- must provide valid ID to receive)

Rate: Starting from $259
Contact our Elite Meetings Concierge for support: 1-800-730-0180

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