stay away from the Marriott Desert Springs Resort and Spa in Palm Desert...they're undergoing major renovation in the lobby, so it looks like a disaster zone(at least back in July). I've stayed at the Courtyard by Marriott...I liked it because it was reasonable and you got free internet, so you could get your fix of x5world from the comforts of your room without having to pay the crazy $10-15 some places charge for internet.

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