Last updated October 14, 2026
The best Hilton hotels in the Palm Springs area are the La Quinta Resort and Club, a historic Curio Collection desert resort, and the Hilton Palm Springs downtown, the full-service hotel closest to the main strip and the tram. For suites and free breakfast, the Embassy Suites La Quinta and the Homewood Suites near Palm Springs are the practical picks.
Table of contents
- Palm Springs Hilton hotels at a glance
- Best overall: La Quinta Resort and Club
- Best in downtown Palm Springs: Hilton Palm Springs
- Best for golf and value: DoubleTree Golf Resort Palm Springs
- Best for suites and free breakfast: Embassy Suites and Homewood
- When to visit and what it costs
- How to use points in Palm Springs
- Where to go next
- Frequently asked questions
Palm Springs Hilton hotels at a glance
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| Hotel | Brand | Area | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Quinta Resort and Club | Curio | La Quinta | Historic desert resort, golf |
| Hilton Palm Springs | Hilton | Downtown Palm Springs | Walk to the strip |
| DoubleTree Golf Resort Palm Springs | DoubleTree | Cathedral City | Golf and value |
| Embassy Suites La Quinta | Embassy Suites | La Quinta | Suites, free breakfast, spa |
| Homewood Suites Cathedral City | Homewood Suites | Cathedral City | Extended stay, free breakfast |
| Hampton Inn & Suites Palm Desert | Hampton | Palm Desert | Reliable value |
Palm Springs itself has a smaller Hilton footprint than a big city, but the wider Coachella Valley, from Palm Springs to La Quinta, has a strong lineup of resorts, suites, and golf hotels. The right pick depends on whether you want to walk to downtown Palm Springs or settle into a resort with pools and golf.
Best overall: La Quinta Resort and Club
The La Quinta Resort and Club is a Curio Collection property that opened in 1926, with casita rooms, dozens of pools, and championship golf across the road at PGA West. It is the standout Hilton stay in the valley for a resort trip. Cash rates run high in season, so a points redemption here is one of the better desert-resort uses of a Hilton balance. See my full La Quinta Resort review for the casita and pool notes.
Best in downtown Palm Springs: Hilton Palm Springs
The Hilton Palm Springs is the full-service hotel closest to the downtown strip, within a short walk of the restaurants, bars, and the Saturday night market. It has mountain views, a spa, and a large pool deck. Book here when you want to walk to downtown.
Best for golf and value: DoubleTree Golf Resort Palm Springs
The DoubleTree Golf Resort by Hilton in nearby Cathedral City pairs a full golf course with resort pools at a lower rate than the Curio resorts. It is the value pick for a golf trip, and it usually costs less on both cash and points than La Quinta.
Best for suites and free breakfast: Embassy Suites and Homewood
For a longer stay or a family trip, the Embassy Suites La Quinta gives you 2-room suites, a free cooked-to-order breakfast, and a spa, while the Homewood Suites near Palm Springs adds a full kitchen and free breakfast for extended stays. Both make the nightly cost easier to justify than a room-only resort rate.
When to visit and what it costs
Palm Springs peaks from January through April, when the weather is ideal, rates are highest, and festivals fill the valley. Summer is very hot and very cheap. Under Hilton’s demand-based pricing, a night runs from about 30,000 points at a suburban suites hotel to 90,000 or more at La Quinta in peak season. Check what Hilton points are worth to weigh cash against points for your dates.
How to use points in Palm Springs
The best points value is at La Quinta and the Hilton Palm Springs when winter cash rates spike. Suites and focused-service hotels are usually a better cash buy. A Hilton Amex free night certificate covers 1 standard night at almost any of these, which can put a Curio resort within reach for the price of an annual fee. The Hilton brands guide explains what each brand includes.
Where to go next
For the coast and the rest of the state, see my best Hilton California resorts guide. For nearby Arizona, the best Hilton hotels in Phoenix guide covers the desert next door, and the best Hilton hotels page ranks my top picks across the country.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best Hilton hotel in Palm Springs?
The La Quinta Resort and Club is the best overall for a desert resort trip. For a walkable downtown base, choose the Hilton Palm Springs. For suites and free breakfast, the Embassy Suites La Quinta is the pick.
Is there a Hilton in downtown Palm Springs?
Yes. The Hilton Palm Springs is a full-service hotel a short walk from the downtown strip, with mountain views, a spa, and a large pool deck.
Which Palm Springs area Hilton has free breakfast?
The Embassy Suites La Quinta and the Homewood Suites near Palm Springs both include free breakfast for every guest. At the Hilton Palm Springs and the Curio resorts, breakfast is a Gold or Diamond elite benefit or a paid add-on.
How many Hilton points for a Palm Springs hotel?
It varies by date under Hilton’s demand-based pricing. Suburban suites hotels can start near 30,000 points a night, while La Quinta and the Hilton Palm Springs often run 70,000 to 90,000 or more in the winter high season.
