When we read constant and consistent glowing reviews of a hotel in Trip Advisor, we always wonder if the hotel would actually live up to the reviews “in real life”. In the case of the Desert Riviera, the answer would be absolutely, without a shadow of a doubt and with no reservations or qualifications, yes! Having spent 10 days or... more

A visit to Palm Springs is only complete if you include Desert Riviera in your itinerary. I cannot praise this place enough. You have to experience it to believe it. After our terrible experience at the supposed No. 1 in Tucson we were sceptical about what we might find at Desert Riviera. We shouldn't have worried as this little gem... more

I really enjoyed my stay here it was first class. I was on a trekking holiday in CA and came to Palm Springs from Yosemite to hike at Joshua Tree and this was perfect place to stay. Larry is A class in welcoming you and the hotel is very tastefully done with nice rooms and a lovely swimming pool. Very... more

Loved everything about it. A real oasis in the desert. Great welcome, fantastic room, great place. Larry and his team are doing a great job. Wish we could have stayed longer. more

Our pre-arranged "itinerary" was packed so we only stayed one night in Palm Springs. However, we enjoyed it so much here that we will be making a stay a main feature of our next holiday. This is a great place to relax. We had a clean and comfortable 50's glamour styled room which was actually like an apartment. The pool... more

From the moment we contacted Larry to enquire about staying at his hotel we knew we were going to have a great time and it did not disappoint. The hotel is an absolute gem and we were very reluctant to leave. The attention to detail was exceptional, the whole place was pristine yet very, very comfortable and so welcoming -... more

The Desert Riviera Hotel is a lovely boutique property that really shines when it comes to great accomodations, and personal service to their guests. I am a travel  agent that travels 3 or 4 times a year. We picked the property based on the tripadvisor reviews, since it had been a few years since we  visited Palm Springs. We were... more

We wondered how such a small hotel (ten rooms) could have created such a good reputation but it is all about the personal touch which the owners bring to the place. When you first arrive (we drove from Las Vegas) and find your way in through the side gate you wonder what all the fuss is about. Sure the pool... more

What a truly “Exceptional” place this is! We felt like a lucky adventure's who had discovered a special place in the desert as soon as we walked through the gate. My Wife and I could not have been more pleased with our experience here. Proprietors Larry and his lovely wife Patty, were the most gracious of hosts. They saw to... more