More in Palm Springs than Palm Desert, the Westin is the most contemporary and relaxed of my hotel recommendations. Set on 360 acres, Westin Mission Hills offers 512 bedrooms (starting at just over 50m2). Dining features tapas, sandwiches, take away, snacks, pub grub at the bowling alley and hearty Italian.
Leisure facilities are first class and you also benefit from preferred rates at the Pete Dye and Gary Player golf courses adjacent to the hotel