Jw Marriott Desert Springs, IndioJw Marriott Desert Springs in Indio, United States has a corrected score of 3.3 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), ranked 14 of 27 hotels we score in Indio. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.3 before correction. Rooms from about $391 a night (cached, not a live quote).The JW Marriott Desert Springs is a large luxury resort in Palm Desert, California, set across 450 acres of grounds with lakes, waterways and gondolas. Guest rooms have been redesigned, and facilities include several outdoor pools with mountain views, an on-site spa, golf courses, multiple restaurants, a gym, sauna and family features such as a miniature putting course. It suits holidaymakers wanting a full-service resort with plenty to do on site, as well as business travellers, since there is a business centre and valet parking. Pets are welcome and eco-friendly practices apply. Rates start at around $391 per night. The property is very large, so finding your way around can take some getting used to, and service is not always consistent.What stands out

Redesigned spacious rooms

Spa and sauna on site

Golf courses and multiple pools

Family-friendly grounds with lakes

Watch out for

Service can be inconsistent

Easy to get lost on site

Better-scored in Indio

Sands Hotel And Spa, Indio: 3.9 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), from $190 a night. Sands Hotel and Spa is a 46-room boutique property at 44-985 Province Way in Indian Wells, California, in the Coachella Valley resort area.

Residence Inn La Quinta, Indio: 3.7 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), from $154 a night. Residence Inn La Quinta is a three-star, all-suite Marriott property in La Quinta, California, in the Coachella Valley.

Homewood Suites by Hilton La Quinta, Indio: 3.7 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), from $136 a night. Homewood Suites by Hilton La Quinta is an extended-stay hotel located on Washington Street in La Quinta, California.