Junior Room, 1 Bedroom

This is a resort-view room, looking over the resort's setting. The property sits on 450 acres of gardens and lakes, with swans, signature pink flamingos and a waterway traversed by gondola, so the grounds are a large part of the appeal. Rooms are reached by exterior corridors.

The Junior Room has one king bed and a double sofa bed, and it sleeps up to four guests. The king has a pillowtop mattress with premium, hypo-allergenic bedding. The sofa bed is in the living area, so the bedroom stays separate. A rollaway or extra bed can be added for a surcharge.

The room measures 540 sq. ft. and is a one-bedroom layout. The king bed is in the bedroom, and a living area with the double sofa bed and an area rug sits alongside it. Blackout drapes and climate-controlled air conditioning and heating keep the room comfortable day and night.

The private bathroom has a separate bathtub and shower, so you can choose a soak or a quick rinse. It comes with bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and a hair dryer. Towels and bed sheets are changed on request.

It includes several accessible design features: lever door handles, low-height electrical outlets in the bathroom, a height-adjustable showerhead, smooth flooring and a closed-captioned TV. Access is via exterior corridors.

With a king bed and a double sofa bed, it works well for a couple wanting extra living space or a family of up to four. Children of all ages are welcome, though the guest checking in must be at least 18. The resort has five outdoor pools, including a family pool, and its marketing describes it as family-friendly with something for every age.

The room has a 50-inch smart TV with premium channels and streaming. In-room Wi-Fi is available to all guests and is complimentary for Marriott Bonvoy members who book direct. The mandatory daily resort fee (reported at about $51.30) covers self-parking, Wi-Fi, fitness classes, bike rental and golf bag storage.

The resort has ten dining outlets, including Rockwood Grill (breakfast, lunch and dinner daily), a Starbucks, Mikado Japanese Steakhouse (closed Monday and Tuesday), Fisherman's Landing and Aquifer65 & JW Sushi Bar. Spa Desert Springs covers 38,000 square feet and is closed on Tuesdays. The Fitness Center is complimentary for resort guests. General pool hours are listed as 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Self-parking is commonly cited at around $29 per day and valet at $45 per day, with 12 Tesla charging stations in the covered garage. The hotel does not run an airport shuttle. Palm Springs International Airport is roughly 12 miles away, and Uber and Lyft operate in the area.

Dogs only are welcome, up to 50 lbs, with a non-refundable pet fee of about $150 per stay. Some booking sites also list an additional cleaning fee. Service animals are welcome free of charge.