Room, Balcony (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

This room has a private balcony with resort views. The resort sits on 450 acres of gardens and lakes, with swans and the resort's signature pink flamingos, so the outlook suits a quiet morning coffee or an evening outside. Guests reach the room through exterior corridors.

You can choose 1 king bed or 2 queen beds, and the room sleeps up to 4 guests in about 390 sq. ft. The bedding is hypo-allergenic, the mattress is pillowtop, and blackout drapes help with sleep.

The private bathroom has a roll-in shower with a height-adjustable showerhead. It also has a separate bathtub, a grab bar near the toilet and low-height electrical outlets. Bathrobes, free toiletries and a hair dryer are provided, and towels are changed on request.

For mobility, the room has wheelchair-width doorways (33 inches), smooth flooring, lever door handles and an area rug. For hearing access, it has a closed-captioned TV, doorbell and phone notification and a visual fire alarm. The room is also climate-controlled for heating and air conditioning.

The mandatory daily resort fee covers self-parking, Wi-Fi, fitness classes, bike rental and golf bag storage. The 4,000 sq. ft. Fitness Center at the spa is complimentary for resort guests, and it has Technogym equipment and an 800 sq. ft. yoga and Pilates studio. Valet parking is available at an additional daily charge, and the covered garage has 12 Tesla charging stations.

JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa has five outdoor pools, including a family pool and a chilled Oasis pool, with general pool hours of 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Dining includes Rockwood Grill, Fisherman's Landing, Mikado Japanese Steakhouse, Aquifer65 & JW Sushi Bar and a Starbucks. The grounds are large, so guests who want a shorter route can plan their days around the pools and venues nearest them. Spa Desert Springs, the largest spa in Palm Desert at 38,000 sq. ft., is on the resort. Spa reservations need 24 hours' notice to cancel.

The resort calls itself family-friendly, and children of all ages are welcome. With either bed setup and room for up to four, it works for a couple, or for a small family or group, though the main guest checking in must be at least 18. Two things for planning: the spa is not open to guests under 18, and dogs up to 50 lbs are welcome for a pet fee, with service animals welcome free of charge.

The nearest commercial airport is Palm Springs International (PSP), about 12.2 miles away. The hotel does not run an airport shuttle. Uber and Lyft operate around the clock in the Coachella Valley, and rental cars are available at PSP. A car is also the easiest way to reach day trips such as Joshua Tree National Park or the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, about a 33-minute drive.

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early or late requests depend on availability and cannot be guaranteed. The most comfortable weather for using the balcony and pools runs November through March or April. October and May bring lower rates and fewer crowds, while summer highs can reach around 105°F in July.