One of the best values in downtown, the Monroe took a tired, old America's Best Value Inn and waved the affordable-boutique wand over it. So although it's laid out like a conventional motel, with two levels of exterior-corridor rooms arranged in an L shape around a partly shaded infinity pool (as in figure eight-shaped, not zero-entry), the interior has been lavished with decorative affection: burnt orange bedspreads, all-new furniture, accents in turquoise and grey, clean wooden floors instead of stinky old carpeting. The staff got an upgrade, too; it seems to care about delivering a quality stay at affordable prices. It actually welcomes interaction with guests throughout the day—so much so that there's free lemonade and cookies in the lobby. Instead of a tired continental breakfast, the hotel gives guests vouchers for a hot cooked meal at a diner across the street, Rick's Restaurant and Bakery. The suites are a particular bargain—at nearly three times the size of a standard room but only about $20 more, they're bigger than some city peoples' apartments. The Monroe charges a fraction of what other hotels do in Palm Springs, and guests get more than their money's worth.
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The Monroe Palm Springs
1900 N. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs
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Neighborhood
Downtown Design District
Prices
Rooms $69–$129, double-sized suite $20 more. No resort fee.
Units
62
Amenities
Heated pool, spa tub, laundry facilities, free parking, breakfast, Wi-Fi (free)
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The Monroe Palm Springs
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1900 N. Palm Canyon Dr. Palm Springs Palm SpringsNote: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.