The JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa situated on 450 lush acres and offers a luxury weekend experience. Located on Country Club Drive in Palm Springs, California, every aspect of this resort is luxurious. Whether traveling with family or friends, hosting an important meeting, celebrating a romantic honeymoon, or exchanging wedding vows, this resort and spa is a personal paradise.

While staying at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa, guests are greeted with warm weather and gorgeous vegetation. All guestrooms and suites are exquisitely appointed, featuring spacious rooms, world-class amenities, and cutting-edge technology to ensure that every guest has a memorable stay.

This resort and spa also boasts five separate swimming pools, a renowned signature spa, and two masterfully designed championship golf courses. There is more than 200,000 square feet of space for special events, weddings, and meetings, as well as six of the best restaurants in the state of California.

As part of the experience in staying at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa, guests commonly see friendly exotic birds and are within close proximity to a variety of things to do and see. Without question, this resort offers a desert adventure like none other.


1. Guest Accommodations

Guest Accommodations  

The JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa allows guests to indulge in the finer things in life. To ensure a luxurious stay, every room and suite features elegant decor, modern amenities, and all of the convenience of home. Rooms and suites are equipped with a mini-refrigerator, floor-to-ceiling windows, and a private balcony with magnificent view. Guestrooms also boast top-of-the-line media, including cable access, Wi-Fi, and large flat screen television.

For individual guests of the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa, any of the three smaller rooms are ideal. These include the Resort Room, Point Wing Room, and Signature Room Oasis Pool. All three offer 390-square feet of space, air-conditioning, television, two phones, voicemail, cable/satellite, iPod desk, Sony radio, premium movie channels with HBOP, CNN, and ESPN, and for a nominal daily fee, high-speed internet access.

The only exception is that for guests with disabilities, the Resort Room provides roll-in showers, mobility accessibility, and hearing accessibility with visual notification and alarms on both door and phone whereas the other two accommodations do not.

For something a little larger, there is the one-bedroom Executive Suite and Signature Suite, measuring 420 and 790 square-feet respectively. These accommodations boast walk-in closet, king sized bed, sofa bed, pillow top mattress with feather bed, separate bathtub and shower, robe, hairdryer, lighted makeup mirror, chair, alarm clock, writing desk with electrical outlet, iron and ironing board, mini-refrigerator, two phones with voicemail, and radio.

The difference between the two is that the one-bedroom Executive Suite also has a living/sitting area, as well as dining area with a table that seats six, and a marble bathroom.

For guests requiring more space, there are the one-bedroom Presidential Suite, Chairman's Suite, Luxury Suite, Two Connecting Rooms, two and three-bedroom Executive Suite, Hospitality Suite, two-bedroom Presidential Suite, and Deluxe Luxury Suite. With space ranging from 866 to 1,268 square feet, these accommodations are the preferred choice for parties of four to 12.

As higher-end accommodations, some of the unique amenities included in these larger suites are a wet bar, outdoor balcony space, separate rooms for privacy, complementary bottled water, more bathrooms, and a greater number of phones.


2. Signature Spa Treatments

Signature Spa Treatments  

The Spa at Desert Springs is truly amazing. Guests of all ages can enjoy a wide variety of traditional and specialty treatments provided in one of 48 rooms. The 38,000 square foot spa boasts a bistro, salon, saltwater pool, fitness facility, and VIP suite for discerning guests. The most popular treatments are a unique blend of exotic ingredients and ancient healing techniques that restore both body and mind. What makes these treatments so great is that all of the citrus and date ingredients used are grown locally.

For unwinding after a busy day of meetings or sightseeing, a trip to the Spa at Desert Springs is in order. This state-of-the-art facility has something for everyone, including the Biggest Loser Resort<, Full service salon<, Fitness center, Yoga Studio, VIP area for private events, Hammam-inspired bath, Individual relaxation areas for women and men, and a Coed area for pure relaxation.

With more than 4,000 square feet of space and cutting-edge equipment, the fitness facility is the ideal place to unwind and get fit. Included are treadmills, Stairmasters, elliptical trainers, variable resistance weight training stations, exercise bikes, free weights, and Body Master Equipment.

For guests who prefer exercising outside, there is mountain biking, hiking, swimming, and jogging. Guests who appreciate meditation love the yoga studio that is part of the fitness facility. Although the facility is frequented by guests, it is also open to non-resort guests for an additional fee.

When visiting the Spa at the Desert, guests can choose from an abundance of innovative treatments. The Desert Journey is the spa's signature treatment. Influenced by fragrances associated with a desert in boom, this treatment includes orange, mandarin, and tangerine-scented butter coupled with light brown sugar scrub that is massaged into the skin.

Guests can choose from many additional body treatments, including the European Body Scrub, Aloe Wrap, Date Scrub, Citrus Scrub, Brightening Body Scrub, Herbal Wrap Add-On, Detox Slimming Treatment, and Moor Mud Ritual. Ayurvedic Treatments are also in high demand; each specially formulated using natural ingredients. Based on the actual treatment, some exfoliate and cleanse the skin while others help purify, tone, and nourish the body.

Guests of the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa have access to the salon for a full line of pampering. Included are precision haircuts, hair styling and colouring, facial waxing, manicure and pedicure, and even professional makeup. For distinguished guests who appreciate privacy, the 600-square foot VIP comes with a private entrance, two-person hydrotherapy tub, and personal butler.

The Spa at Desert Springs also offers both ancient and modern massage therapies that are soothing and therapeutic. Natural ingredients coupled with hand-to-body touch are ideal for alleviating sore muscles and tension. The spa has traditional and customized therapies from the scalp down to the feet.

For any guest who wants to look amazing, the spa offers facials that rejuvenate and heal, whether for skin imperfections, hydration, deep pore cleansing, or to reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles. Regardless of the treatment preferred, every guest who visits the spa is treated like royalty.


3. Activities and Fitness

Activities and Fitness  

For people who enjoy being active, the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa is a top destination. Guests who love to golf can visit one of the two courses at the Desert Spring Golf Club. Designed by architect Ted Robinson, the courses are highly creative with challenging holes and a breathtakingly beautiful backdrop. In addition to an on-site pro shop, rentals and lessons are available. For guests who want to perfect their swing, there is a driving range and putting green.

The Desert Springs Spa Fitness Centre is perfect for burning calories and reducing stress. Other activities include miniature golf, tennis, a jogging and fitness trail, Sport Court, and swimming. The heated saltwater pool is something that people of all ages enjoy. For the adults, there is a soothing whirlpool and sauna.

For adults who want a night out on their own, the resort provides professional babysitting services for children between the ages of 4 and 12. To spend quality family time, a variety of lawn games are available such as badminton, basketball, and volleyball.



4. Dining

Dining  


The dining at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa is remarkable. Guests can choose from six on-site restaurants, as well as many within close proximity. For breakfast, guests can choose between a buffet breakfast and continental breakfast, both affordably priced. However, for an extraordinary lunch or dinner, the Rockwood Grill or Mikado Japanese Steakhouse fit the bill.

Set within a beautiful garden setting, the Rockwood Grill serves American cuisine, as well as a nice selection of specialty beverages. Mikado Japanese Steakhouse features talented chefs using knives, steam, and fire to create innovative food while entertaining guests. Additional restaurants well worth consideration include The Lobby, Oasis Poolside Bar & Grille, Costas Nightclub, Blue Star Lounge, Cork Tree California Cuisine, City Wok, Morton's The Steakhouse, and others.


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5. Plan This Vacation

Plan This Vacation  


Because of its convenient location and abundance of amenities, the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa has become a premier place for business executives to hold important meetings. The resort has a total of 28 event rooms with more than 232,600 square feet of space. Of the different venues, the largest provides 3,050 square feet of event space.

For productivity, this resort is in a league of its own. All meeting rooms are furnished with high-end audiovisual technology and high-speed Wi-Fi. In addition, the resort provides unrivalled event and catering services to ensure that every event is beyond expectations. For large conferences, the Palm Springs Convention Centre is an on-site business venue that offers both indoor and outdoor space.

For business meetings, conferences, weddings, rehearsal dinners, receptions, parties, reunions, and other gatherings, the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa is designed to provide everything that guests need. Whether a smaller salon or a grand ballroom, the event space is stunning.

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74-855 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260, Phone: 760-341-2211