Royal Sun Palm Springs

Beautiful, charming and aesthetic renovations to the interiors of the property and pool grounds. However, when you drive up, the exterior could benefit from a fresh coat of paint on the classic, 70s aesthetic rock. If you didn’t know the property had been updated, you would be an off-put. Once inside, the lobby, restaurant and rooms have been redone to a mid-century vibe. The hotel still has a retro vibe and is Instagram-worthy. Although aesthetics have been updated, the infrastructure remains. I was on the ground floor & could hear the footsteps of guests above walking back and forth in the early morning. Around 3am, I heard those guests or ones next door arriving back to their room. I would choose a higher floor if I returned. TV uses Apple TV which was annoying having to log in. Finally logged in and it said the tv had to be updated to a newer version. Would be better if they didn’t use this interface and just had commonly used apps everyone could log into like Netflix, Amazon Prime, etc. I gave up & ended up scrolling my phone at 10pm. Pool area has a lovely bar I didn’t get to experience, but lots of seating areas, a cornhole area and cabanas and open loungers. Pool ranges from 3-8 feet, nothing huge and was moderately heated for a 10:30am swim. No jacuzzi unfortunately. Other: Hotel uses Le Labo products. There is an elevator on the property. Free parking onsite. Located at the end of Palm Canyon Dr. so short drive to downtown, but not as walkable is one downside. All in all, great property!

Seriously one of the most comfortable beds and pillows I have ever had in a hotel! Staff is great. The pool bar is fun for lunch and drinks… Brooklyn is a great bartender… all her cocktails are amazing!

FYI This company, Royal Sun, has not paid their hired local landscape service, DeLeon Landscaping, since they were hired. Three months of hard, outdoor labor in the desert heat, with a total due of $3600 dollars. They had an agreement to be paid on the first of each month. Royal Sun has never made any payment. Excuse after excuse has been made. Yet no payment for their work has been made as arranged in the contract agreement. If this is how the Royal Sun treats local, hard working businesses, and fails to fulfill their obligations, do you want to support them? This gentleman, Paul DeLeon, and his son Damien, are good, hard working men, who have a very demanding and tough job. They are dedicated businessmen in the community. It is incomprehensible for Royal Sun to not pay them for their work. I would find elsewhere to stay in Palm Springs. *Update Monday July 21, 2025, the Royal Sun contacted and made a promise to pay DeLeon Landscaping, if I remove this review. This is outrageous. They owe for work done back in the spring of this year. They need to be paying their commitments, and should be paying interest and late fees now. How about I come stay at the Royal Sun for three months and I will pay for it next year? Is that fair? I promise that I will pay! How does that work for you Royal Sun? They still have not made any payment, one week after their most recent promise, since seeing my review.

The GM William is great at his job and gets to know everyone and makes you feel like your family. I felt at home and everyone was so nice and friendly. I would strongly recommend staying here if you’re looking for a vibe , amazing bed and pillows and a great pool and games experience.

From the moment I pulled into the Royal Sun Motel, I felt like I’d discovered one of Palm Springs’ best-kept secrets. It has the same warm, curated charm you find at places like Pali Hotel or Le Petit Pali — stylish, nostalgic, and effortlessly inviting — but with its own laid-back, desert-soul vibe that makes it feel truly one of a kind. The mid-century details are spot-on, from the cactus-lined walkways to the vintage-inspired decor that’s both cozy and photo-worthy. My room was spotless, thoughtfully designed, and full of character — not overdone or trying too hard, just genuinely cool. And the bed? Dreamy. The pool area is the heart of the property — private, peaceful, and the perfect place to spend the day. I sipped my morning coffee under the palms and watched the sun hit the mountains. It felt like a scene from a movie. But what really makes this place shine is the energy. The staff is kind and down-to-earth, the guests are relaxed and friendly, and there’s a sense that you’re part of something low-key special. You’re not just checking into a motel — you’re tapping into a feeling. Five stars all the way. I almost want to keep this place to myself, but it deserves the praise. Royal Sun Motel is the kind of spot you come back to again and again.

FYI This company, Royal Sun, has not paid their hired local landscape service, DeLeon Landscaping, since they were hired. Three months of hard, outdoor labor in the desert heat, with a total due of $3600 dollars. They had an agreement to be paid on the first of each month. Royal Sun has never made any payment. Excuse after excuse has been made. Yet no payment for their work has been made as arranged in the contract agreement. If this is how the Royal Sun treats local, hard working businesses, and fails to fulfill their obligations, do you want to support them? This gentleman, Paul DeLeon, and his son Damien, are good, hard working men, who have a very demanding and tough job. They are dedicated businessmen in the community. It is incomprehensible for Royal Sun to not pay them for their work. I would find elsewhere to stay in Palm Springs.