Nals and Kells went on their annual October birthday girls getaway. This time, they flew to Palm Springs, and stayed at Marriott Bonvoy Indian Wellsπ.
Kells has been there a few times already. But this was Nals’s first time.
Kells’s review is hereπ
Fantastic Staff
Vanity* got us a lovely newly reno’d mountain view room (on a side that wasn’t going to get construction done on the following day – how thoughtful!). Staff are kind and respectful from front desk, valet, bell hop, pool staff & wait staff.
Mountain view 
Thanks to Vanity for our fab birthday surprise 
Mountain view 
Welcome!
Construction warning
After 30 years, this joint is getting a rehaul! So, there is noise & water-stoppage 7am-4pm in certain areas. We had a room on corner so hardly heard construction. There was some noise when in commons. The in-room water disruption was: some coolish shower water on day 2 (despite using the hotel’s techniques), odd noises when flushing the toilet & turning on shower water for first time. When we were at the pool, we were unable to use the bathroom** in the fitness/pool area. Otherwise, minimal disruption.
Overall Impression
Hotel is huge with lots of nooks and crannies to explore: bar, restaurant, ballrooms, fitness centre, stores, spa, parking area, hallways, outdoor seating area with evening firepits, outdoor fountain, lawns, lagoon, β¦and the errant roadrunner.
Pool lounge by day, firepit hangout by evening 
aeriel view of inside concourse (top floor) 
Another concourse view 
Outside view Kells saw an errant roadrunner near this lagoon
Fitness Room
Note that the fitness room is available with the resort fee.
Towels: dry off or cool down 
Pools
They have 3 pools. 1 for kidlets with a faux beach (& beach toys). Bar (with loungechair service) available. 2 small hot tubs. Plenty of lounge chairs. Towels available at pool.
Kidlet pool with faux beach 
Hot tub 
Poolside smiles 
Hot tub 
Pool
Poolside service
Service by Joel was friendly and non intrusive. Nachos, Corona and the BLT (with avo & turkey) with fries were delicious!
Our Room
Our room had a balcony, loveseat, small glass dining table & chairs, TV, double sinks, fabulous pillows, comfy AF mattress, hair dryer, Aveda toiletries, mini fridge and Keurig. They supplied coffee & tea pods, condiments, paper cups and water glasses.
2 tyoes of lighting 
Double sinks! 
Rainshower 
Sitting area 
Mountain view with balcony 
Dining table
We missed . . .
There is no cutlery, mugs or microwave. We would’ve liked a bit more counterspace and dimmable lighting.
Surroundings
If you want to venture out, there are:
- golf coursesπ
- Vue Grill & Barπ
- hikingπ and
- tons o’ shopping (weekly Downtown Street Fairπ, Cabazon Outletsπ, Westfield Mallπ, Rossπ, TJ Maxxπ, Targetπ, Neiman Marcusπ, Nordstrom Rackπ, Saks Off Fifthπ).
(Click π to see links.)
Recommendation
Rooms are huge. Renos are lovely. Hotel is large but warm. Staff are fabulous.
We would absolutely stay here again.
Footnotes:
*Vanity surprised us with a lovely handwritten birthday card, a chilled bottle of champers and a plate of unbelievably delicious chocolate-covered strawberries.
**Canadian term. American term is “restroom”. You will be made fun of if you call the crapper a “bathroom” in the USA.