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JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa

74-855 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert, CA, USA, 92260
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Productivity meets paradise! Palm Desert's guaranteed year-round sunshine and spectacular mountain views have long lured groups and meetings to our surprisingly lush desert destination. At JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa, our desert paradise serves as a palatial playground as well as a place of productivity. We offer more than 240,000 square feet of innovative convention space – featuring 2 main ballrooms, 7 executive boardrooms, meeting planner offices, 3 spacious registration counters, expansive pre-function areas, and the JW Pavilion and Grove complex. At JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa, your meeting may be the main event – but we’ll treat you to the ultimate after party. Your attendees will love our up-to-date guestrooms and suites, waterfront restaurants, golf course and Spa Desert Springs allowing your guest to discover a new definition of “fun” in any function hosted at our award-winning resort.

Venue Details

ChainMarriott Bonvoy
BrandJW Marriott
Built1987
Renovated2021
Total meeting space230,169 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms884
Venue typeResort

Industry Ratings

Northstar
AAA

Awards

Industry awards
Recommended by Forbes - 2019 Recommended by Forbes - 2018 IBCCES CAC Certified Autism Center Gold Key Award (Meetings & Conventions) Corporate & Incentive Travel Award of Excellence Best of the West (Meetings Focus Magazine) 2025 Top Tennis Resort (TennisResortOnline.com) Inner Circle (Association Meetings) Reader's Choice Top Resorts (Conde Nast Traveler)

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Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Calls (local)
  • Calls (toll-free)
  • Concierge services
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (garden)
  • View (mountain)
  • View (ocean or water)
  • View (urban)
  • Voicemail box
Facilities
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite gift shop
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Pet friendly
  • Rental car service
  • Wheelchair accessible

Seasonal Availability

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High season
Jan 07 - May 30
Shoulder season
Sep 16 - Dec 31
Low season
Jun 01 - Sep 15

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
230,169 sq. ft.
Largest room
41,358 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
26
Second largest room
33,750 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
25,000 sq. ft.

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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
24,816 sq. ft.
132 x 188 sq. ft.
21 ft.
3050
-
1800
3050
1680
-
682 sq. ft.
22 x 31 sq. ft.
16 ft.
60
25
40
60
40
22
682 sq. ft.
22 x 31 sq. ft.
16 ft.
60
25
40
60
40
22
682 sq. ft.
22 x 31 sq. ft.
16 ft.
60
25
40
60
40
22
682 sq. ft.
22 x 31 sq. ft.
16 ft.
60
25
40
60
40
22
682 sq. ft.
22 x 31 sq. ft.
16 ft.
60
25
40
60
40
22
682 sq. ft.
22 x 31 sq. ft.
16 ft.
60
25
40
60
40
22
8,316 sq. ft.
63 x 132 sq. ft.
21 ft.
875
-
600
875
500
-
8,316 sq. ft.
63 x 132 sq. ft.
16 ft.
875
-
600
875
500
-

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
884
Double (2 beds)
400
Suites
101
Tax rate
14.5%

Location

Getting Here

Your experience begins with a warm desert breeze, the moment you set foot in our open-air airport. Named one of the TOP 10 U.S. "Most Stress Free Airports, " Palm Springs International Airport make travel easy with minimal lines and waiting. See link below for details on carriers and cities we serve. Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) is served by ten airlines that connect to hundreds of cities worldwide. Every year, PSP welcomes visitors from over 500 cities around the world. We serve many markets nonstop, including ten major airline hubs. Flight capacities have increased 33% in the last 5 years, making getting here easier than ever. Ontario International Airport is another great option - just one hour from the resort. Additional options include: Ontario International Airport: 70 miles LAX: 120 miles San Diego International Airport: 110 miles
Distance from airport 12.2 mi
Parking in the area
Complimentary parking
Paid parking
( $23.00/day )
Valet parking
( $45.00/day )

Local Attractions

El Paseo- world class shopping and dining
Shopping
5 mins
El Paseo Drive
Palm Desert, CA, US 92260
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The Living Desert Zoo & Botanical Gardens
Park
5 mins
non-profit zoo and desert botanical garden in Palm Desert
47900 Portola Avenue
Palm Desert, CA, US 92260
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Acrisure Arena
Theater
10 mins
multi-purpose indoor arena and home to the Firebirds hockey team
75702 Varner Road
Thousand Palms, CA, US 92276
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Polo and Horse Shows
Empire and El Dorado Polo Fields
Indio, CA, US 92201
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Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
Recreation
40 mins
largest rotating tramway in the world traveling from Palm Springs to near the top of San Jacinto Peak.
1 Tramway Rd.
Palm Springs, CA, US 92262
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Bump and Grind Trail
Recreation
15 mins
popular hiking trail
Painters path
Palm Desert, CA, US 92260
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Desert Adventures Jeep Tours
Recreation
jeep tours
74-794 Lennon Place Suite A
Palm Desert, CA, US 92260
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Big Wheel Tours
Recreation
Bicycle, SUV and Mountain Bike Tours
41625 Ecclectic St suite o-1
Palm Desert, CA, US 92260
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Palm Springs Air Museum
Museum
30 mins
visual and performing arts
101 N Museum Dr.
Palm Springs, CA, US 92262
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Children's Discovery Museum
71-701 Gerald Ford Drive
Rancho Mirage, CA, US 92270
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The River- Shopping, Dining, Entertainment
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Children's Discovery Museum of the Desert
Museum
10 mins
museum designed for kids up to 8 years old
71-701 Gerald Ford Drive
Rancho Mirage, CA, US 92270
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Agua Caliente Casino
10 mins
local casino
32250 Bob Hope Dr
Rancho Mirage, CA, US 92270
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Coachella Valley Preserve
29200 Thousand Palms Canyon Road
Thousand Palms, CA, US 92276
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Smoke Tree Stables
Recreation
30 mins
riding stables offering individual and group rides, lessons and horse boarding
2500 Toledo Avenue
Palm Springs, CA, US 92264
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Moorten Botanical Garden
Museum
30 mins
a living museum filled with desert plants, flowers, colorful rocks and much more
1701 S Palm Canyon Dr
Palm Springs, CA, US 92264
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Coachella Valley Preserve
Park
20 mins
29200 Thousand Palms Canyon Road
Thousand Palms, CA, US 92276
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Indian Canyons-scenic hiking
Park
15 mins
scenic hiking trails, horseback riding plus picnic areas and a gift shop
38520 S Palm Canyon Dr
Palm Springs, CA, US 92264
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Palm Springs Art Museum in Palm Desert
Museum
30 mins
art museum
101 N Museum Dr
Palm Springs, CA, US 92262
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McCallum Theatre for the Performing Arts
Theater
20 mins
local performing arts center
73000 Fred Waring Dr
Palm Desert, CA, US 92260
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Desert Hills Premium Outlets
Shopping
30 mins
48400 Seminole Drive
Cabazon, CA, US 92230
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Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center
Park
15 mins
51-500 CA-74
Palm Desert, CA, US 92260
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Museum of Ancient Wonders
Museum
30 mins
museum featuring exhibits of dinosaur fossils and Egyptian and Asian artifacts
69028-B E Palm Canyon Dr
Cathedral City, CA, US 92234
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Acrisure Arena
75702 Varner Road
Thousand Palms, CA, US 92276
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Preferred vendors

Handpicked by JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa for their trusted service and seamless collaboration.
Destination Concepts inc (DCi)
Destination Concepts inc (DCi)
Award-winning Destination Management Company providing creative and logistical excellence nationwide. CERTIFIED 100% Women-owned business by WBENC.
Logistics/Decor
Preferred staff
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Cardiff Transportation
Cardiff Transportation
multi-city
Cardiff Limousine & Transportation, in business since 1990, is the premier transportation company in the Greater Palm Springs area. Voted “Best in The Valley” by The Desert Sun newspaper readers and rated among the top 100 limousine and transportation companies in the country, Cardiff Transportation has built its reputation based on personalized convention and private transportation service at competitive rates, safety, and reliability. Cardiff Transportation maintains membership in local chambers of commerce.
Transportation
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Facility Restrictions

Smoke-free policy Pets not allowed (service animals ok)

Cancellation Policy

72 Hours

Additional details

At JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa, our desert paradise serves as a palatial playground as well as a place of productivity. We offer more than 234,000 square feet of innovative convention space – featuring 2 main ballrooms, 7 executive boardrooms, meeting planner offices, 3 spacious registration counters, expansive pre-function areas, and the JW Pavilion and Grove complex. At JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa, your meeting may be the main event – but we’ll treat you to the ultimate after party. Your attendees will love our up-to-date guestrooms and suites, waterfront restaurants, golf course and Spa Desert Springs allowing your guest to discover a new definition of “fun” in any function hosted at our award-winning resort.

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JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
https://serve360.marriott.com/
Does JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
We have a recycling program in place for plastic, cans, paper, and cardboard. All food waste is separated and placed into containers and managed by our local waste management company. Food waste/organics are processed for compost digesting.

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
https://www.marriott.com/marriott/aboutmarriott.mi

Health and Safety

Were practices at JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
No
Does JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes : Standard daily practice
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