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"Amazing Experience for First Time at Stagecoach"Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on May 5, 2012
This was a PERFECT experience! Wouldn't change a thing! Breakfast was amazing.. Pool is exceptional.. Room had a fridge for our booze!! Overall great weekend! Can't wait to stay here next year!
Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on May 4, 2012
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Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on May 4, 2012
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"Check in"Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on May 4, 2012
You have to park and then walk into the lobby. You can't park right at the entry into the hotel. Was very satisfied with everything. The undergound parking was a real plus with the temperature at 100 degrees.
Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on May 4, 2012
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Location.
Located within 2 miles of downtown Palm Springs, this Polynesian-themed hotel is 4 miles from Palm Springs Aerial Tramway and Desert Princess Country Club.
Hotel Features.
The Caliente Tropics Hotel opened in 1964 as a hangout for celebrities such as Elvis and the Rat Pack. The hotel combines its retro charm and motor-hotel style with an up-to-date look and feel. Polynesian accents include tiki-style art and a small stream in the lobby that flows through a rock garden. Amenities include an outdoor pool, spa tub, expansive lawn, barbecue grills, and shuffleboard areas. A day spa pampers guests with relaxing treatments such as body wraps and massages.
Guestrooms.
Room decor features custom-made furnishings with Polynesian influences. All rooms include refrigerators and coffeemakers. Weekday newspapers are delivered to guestroom doors. Extras include in-room safes and complimentary wireless Internet access.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
This hotel does not offer any accessibility features. Please select a different hotel if you are interested in booking a room with accessibility features.
The hotel offers a large outdoor pool with cabanas and 12-person spa tub. Shuffleboard courts are located near the pool.
The San Jacinto Mountains provide a scenic backdrop for many of the area golf courses. The Palm Springs metropolitan area hosts famous tournaments, including the Frank Sinatra Celebrity Invitational (Indian Wells Country Club), the Kraft Nabisco Championship (Mission Hills Country Club), and the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic (the Classic Club). The Escena Golf Club, six miles from the Caliente Tropics Resort, features Jack Nicklaus–designed courses. Less than seven miles from the hotel, the award-winning Cimarrón Golf Resort offers two courses with spectacular views. The Classic Club, with courses designed by Arnold Palmer, is 15 miles away.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Reception hours are 7 AM - 2 AM Sunday - Wednesday, and 7 AM - 3 PM Thursday - Saturday. Guests planning to arrive outside reception hours must contact the property in advance of to receive check-in instructions. Contact information is provided on the confirmation email received after booking via this Web site.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
An oasis of cool amid arid surroundings, Palm Springs has welcomed celebrities since the 1920s. The city honors famous entertainers with stars on Palm Canyon Drive, where more than 500 retailers do business in Downtown and Uptown. Nearby, the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway takes passengers on a 10-minute, 2.5-mile ride to San Jacinto Peak, facilitating winter snow sports and summer hiking.
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Its agreat hotel for the money ..I have been staying here over the past 10 years when I am in palm springs!
"Friendliest hotel in PAlm Springs"
Our stay was very comfortable clean and accommading. Loved the green grass area for our dog. She was very happy playing with the other dogs and we were very happy visiting with all the friendly people who were staying at the hotel.
"A few problems but nothing major"
Loved the room. It had a great feel to it. Beds were comfy. Shower was great except there were times it would change it's mind on which way hot was. First night there woke up in the morning to only find decaf coffee. Not a deal breaker. However for the rest of my stay they could not seem to get the coffee situation right. On the second day I coffee […] grinds had spilled out of the prewrapped bags and house keeping never cleaned it up. Then again, not a big deal to me. It was just something I noticed. Loved the huge windows and pool, and hot tub. The staff was friendly enough. They didn't seem to mind me always asking for coffee and extra towels for my room. I would stay there again. I think it would be more fun in there on season. I guess I went in their "off season". Read more
It is a nice family hotel.
"convient location"
hotel provided us with a micro wave which we were told would be in the room through hotel .com reservations. i only wish we were able to reach the hotel directly then this could be avoided. the sheet s were not changed during our three day stay. Jessica was our maid. we were out when she was making our bed.
"Hotel was run down but good location and price"
There were some various discomforts with the room and grounds - the keys consistently didn't work for me and other various hotel guests I saw struggling with their doors; the shower and sinks were partially clogged and drained slowly; there is no restaurant or bar on the premises; the upstairs neighbors' steps were quite loud on the ceiling. However, […] for the price, they were quite hospitable to me and my dog, allowed me to take him anywhere on the grounds, were courteous, and the hotel itself was very well located within long walking distance to downtown area. Read more
"Ok for the price."
The price was about the best for PS. Pool was acceptable, not great -- surrounded by parking, which destroyed much of the ambience. Lots of kids playing, and guys bringing in their 24 packs of beer to the pool. On the second morning there, we decided to make coffee in the room, but discovered that the coffee pot was still half full from stale coffee […] from the previous guests. Read more
"Actually get a lot for your money"
They allow pets and I've heard of some people complaining about uncleanliness. Our room was very clean and comfortable. The shower was really nice! The room actually had a lot of things I didn't think we'd get for the price, like a safe and a mini fridge. Sweet! AC was great too. Honestly, this room was a really great stay for night.
"Bad odor and poor service"
Stayed here during Coachella weekend and arrived to the room being hotter than the temperature outside and smelling strongly of eggs / sulfur. Notified the front desk and they said they had no other rooms but would send someone up with a spray. No one ever came. The odor and a fairly large stain on the carpet made us question the cleanliness of the […] room. Hotel was priced really high for the weekend and the quality was much lower than expected at that price. Read more
"Great Value; close enough to downtown Palm Springs"
great value; decor looks a little tacky, but room was comfortable. free parking and just a short drive to downtown palm springs. pool looked clean and rooms and lobby were clean. checked in late at night, but new worker didn't know how to work computer so couldn't get us the room key. not a big deal, since we stayed just the night and leaving in the […] morning. Read more
"Very unique place!"
I've stayed at several Palm Springs resorts. This one is quite unique. I was surprised by the number of young people (20's). Lots of eye candy. The place is very well maintained and very picturesque. My room had a wall air-conditioner which I didn't care for at all, but otherwise the place was great!
"Just south of the downtown strip!"
My wife & I stayed here for a romantic escape from work & found this hotel to be very comfortable, with a spacious room & bathroom. Check in was fast & easy, rooms were quiet & the location is great. As an extra bonus, the pool stays open late!
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"wow a great room loved it!"
it was so much fun there! will come back soon!
"Best Getaway in the Area"
I made this reservation while on the road, It was very nice from the web on my phone. When we arrived we were greeted by Gareth and Joey. Both were very nice and arranged the room that we had asked for on the internet. They gave us the room keys and all necessary papers and Instructions for the room. We went to the room and changed into swim suits and […] went for the Hot Tub and Pool. The pool was perfect as was the hot tub. Temperature was perfect. We are from Washington and had driven here. We were ready to relax for a couple of days. Relax is exactly what we did. Quiet and pleasing., All staff were nice and helpfull. Ileana was the most helpful. We will be back and we will stay here. She was the greatest. Read more
"Good basic hotel"
Overall I had a good impression. My son enjoyed outdoor heated swimming pool , I liked the torches and tiki lawn. Pretty close to downtown - not the walking distance, but 5 minutes by car. Nice location! The only thing preventing me from giving 5 stars is that there was no microwave in our room. Usually fridge and microwave oven come together, but not […] there. So you cannot heat your takeout dinner next day for breakfast... Read more
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"Caliente Tropic Palm Springs"
This is a very nice older hotel. It has a large pool with a jacuzzi. It was a very pleasant place to stay. It was quiet and the other guests were good people. The room was clean and comfortable. The only problem I had is that some of the front desk staff were new to their jobs and were inexperienced. They were not good at things such knowing where […] different restaurants are in Palm Springs. Also, when I checked in the hotel was full so check in was slow and they had no towels for the 2 hours we spent at the pool while we waited. Read more
"Caliente Tropics - good location for the price"
The initial impression was a little worrisome. No special check in area, very unprofessional looking. However the staff were competent, but not very knowledgable about the area. The room was a pleasant suprise. It was large, clean and comfortable. Air conditioning a little weak. Pool area very nice but can get a little noisy. No service during the night, […] no early check out available. Doors were locked so I just left my keys in the room and hoped for the best. Read more
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"WHAT A DUMP"
The website says this place has a bar and a restaurant, it has neither! Hotel was unfinished and looks like its underconstruction. The staff was unfriendly, and our room keys stopped working twice while we were there. NO BAR NO FOOD NOT EVEN A PLACE TO GET SOME WATER.TO GET A POOL TOWEL YOU HAVE TO WALK ALL THE WAY AROUND TO THE FRONT DESK. ALL IN ALL […] I WOULD NEVER STAY AT THIS "HOTEL" AGAIN. WE SHOULD HAVE STAYED AT THE ACE WHERE THE SERVICE IS GREAT AND THE STAFF IS EXCELLENT!!! Read more
"Caliente Tropics"
Nice & helpful staff. Fun environment. Good mix of generations. Nice owner or manager on site. Felt safe. Was able to book an additional day once there.
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"A Place with potential!"
The Caliente Tropic was a place of potential. The re-do of the rooms is admirable. The beds and chairs need replacement, but the carpeting, built-in units and the granite top counters and showers were beautifully done. The card door lock mechanisms need some work and check-in and customer attention could use focus, but the place was relatively quiet […] and perfect for the few days of quiet and an opportunity to catch up on paper work while I spent a few days in PS. Read more
"Great hotel"
We stayed here for a couple of nights with our dog. The hotel staff was amazing, ready to answer any questions, always friendly and accommodating. The pool and hot tub were clean and great. The cabanna's were comfortable and free! Our only complaints are: my fiancé thought the bed was a little uncomfortable, and I thought the water pressure and temperature […] in the showers weren't great. Very minor complaints. We will be staying here the next time we go to the desert. Read more
"Services Limited"
Pretty hotel, nice lobby. Surprised that on line there were restaurants and bar. Not so. Had lots of furniture but both closed sometime ago. Called on phone prior to arrival numerous times, No answer. Staff member on duty very cordial and helpful. Arrived late. No water fountain or drinking water available. Had to buy water from vending machine.
"VERY NICE FEEL!"
We loved our stay at Caliente. Obviously it's not like staying at the Parker, but who has money for that! All in All, it was clean, it was great for the money, and wasn't too far from the strip or the Drive thru Starbucks either! It's got a great pool. When we were visiting there were alot of loud children playing marco polo, but that wasn't the hotels […] fault. Great feel! We loved the orange cabanas! Read more
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the bathroom fixtures could have used a good scrubbing. No soap the first day. Never did have two full sets of towels - always something missing. Room was quiet and grounds were very nice. Overall a good value for the price.
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"Great Time"
Saw some bad reviews and figured people only leave reviews when they have something bad to say. So, I'll talk about our great stay. Me and my wife decided to get away from the weekend. Comfortable, clean rooms. Great pool, good location, and all around positive experience.
"Value Hotel"
Price for this hotel was significantly less than surrounding locations. Decent hotel if you are looking for a value. Really small bathrooms, Decent beds, dated decor, dated TV, neat pool area. Nothing fancy and was a decent value.
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"Caliente Tropic -- fine place to stay except for"
Every single day, there would be no washcloths or small towels delivered: they would run out of them until the laundry was done at 4:30. I asked at the front desk, to PLEASE order more, so that every morning, new ones could be put in the rooms when they are cleaned and I hope the check out person, tells the manager. Other than that, we had a great stay, […] the price is very reasonable, the pool beautiful, the rooms perfect, but I wish the bathrooms had exhaust fans. Read more
The cost of this hotel was a lot less than other hotels. We were hesitant to book, but as we were on a budget for the week-end stay we decided to take a gamble. We were pleasantly surprised. The rooms were very clean and the bed was extremely comfortable. The pool was very nice with a wonderful view. We tend to be picky and usually stay at 4 star resorts. […] We were very happy with the hotel and would recommend to others. Read more
"Caliente Tropics in Palm Springs"
Would never stay here again. This is an old & crappy hotel. We booked last minute and this was what we could get. TV sets were from the 1950's!!
My husband and I were very pleased with our room. It was clean and comfortable.
"mile from downtown. didnt feel like a busy resort"
Alot of the people complained about the lousy service. I completely disagree. Once I checked into our 2 rooms the hotel staff left us alone. It felt like staying at home until the maids showed up the next day. Much better than a busy hotel with people everywhere. I would stay there again because I know I wont be bothered by hotel staff or guests the […] entire time. Read more
I am not a picky person but when I got there the paper said check time was 3:00 they said I could'nt get in my room until 4:00. So we went shopping and still had to wait. I finally got the girl to get us in a room because we had a meeting at 4:00. the ice machine was broken down stairs so we had to go all the way to other side then there was hardly […] any hot water so we took lukewarm showers then we found out the refrigerator didn't work, they said they would send someone to replace it but never did so our milk went bad. The beds were very comfortable Read more
"Pleasant surprise"
At half the cost of comparable hotels, this place was a real gem. The rooms are extremely comfortable and very tastefully decorated. The decor looks something akin to 1960s "Mad Men" styling and was a nice surprise for those who do not like the box feel of most hotels. A big plus was the heated pool. It was clean and well maintained. Kudos all around […] for the staff. Read more
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"Pleasantly surprised"
The room was clean and the bed was comfortable. For the price very good.
"Best hotel for the Price!"
I have been staying in Palm Springs for the last 30yrs. Weekend getaways mostly. We have stayed at all types of hotels. Very expensive. Moderate price. To the lower end. This hotel is by no means a lower end hotel. The price is always fair. The pool is huge! The staff is very nice. And the views are wonderful out of all upstairs rooms. We recommend […] this place to all our friends! For a family on a real world budget, this hotel cannot be beat for quality at its price. We look forward to many more years of fun in the sun here!! Read more
"Great stay!"
The staff was very helpful and friendly. Our room was spacious and comfortable. We had a great time.
"Caliente Tropics in Palm Springs"
Hotel is absolutely lovely, room clean, staff helpful and welcoming.
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