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!

Excellent value, kind staff, wonderful views of mountains. Good location. We all loved it. Child friendly. Great retro vibe. Very Palm Springs!

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.

Like drifting into a sun-drenched scene from a forgotten 60s road movie. This place hums with atmosphere — warm desert light, retro furniture with real soul, and a soundtrack that floats effortlessly between eras. The playlists, lovingly compiled by the staff themselves, set the tone for a place that feels both timeless and cinematic. The team? Effortlessly cool, full of character, and disarmingly kind. Our boys devoured the delicious burgers and dove straight into the pool — pure joy after a long, hot day on the road. It’s the kind of spot where time slows down. Perfect for a pause on your journey — or simply to imagine, just for a moment, that you’re living in a film directed by David Lynch and starring Vincent Gallo. We didn’t want to leave — and part of us still hasn’t.

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.

Very walkable to lots of places! You feel central to important places. The place has a few kinks to work out and could be a 5 star place, but for now it’s really enjoyable still and rooms are pretty good