LA + Palm Springs Hotel Reviews (Personal Take!) 🏨✨

Spent Christmas on a staycation in LA and Palm Springs—tried a different hotel each night. Here’s my honest breakdown: 1. LA Downtown Intercontinental ✅ Amazing views! Lobby on the 70th floor, 73rd has an observation deck + rooftop dining. Sunset over the ocean + mountain views. ❌ Annoying elevator transfers (lobby at 70, then down to room). Strong elevator drop/ear popping. Bedding felt cheap for a 5-star. Noise from the highway + sirens at night. 2. LA Downtown Conrad ✅ Great location across from Walt Disney Concert Hall. Walkable to The Broad, MOCA, and downtown sights. Felt safe. Breakfast at San Laurel was delicious (loved the mushroom scramble & caviar yogurt!). ❌ Also requires elevator transfer to lobby first. 3. Two Bunch Palms, Palm Springs ✅ Peaceful adults-only hot springs retreat in the desert. Private casita-style rooms, multiple outdoor mineral pools (some palm-shaded, no reservation needed—my fave!). Very quiet and secluded. ❌ Check in before dark—paths are poorly lit. Rooms are basic. No free drinking water (paid $10/bottle—bring your own!). 4. ⚠️ AVOID: Grand Hyatt Palm Springs Terrible experience—someone banged on our door at 3 AM for 3+ minutes. Security took 5+ mins to arrive, and the front desk was rude, saying it was “normal.” Never again! 😤 #LosAngelesHotels #PalmSpringsHotels #HotelReviews #Staycation #TravelTips #HotSprings #LuxuryStays #AvoidThese 🏜️🚫