Events

Set against a breathtaking desert backdrop, meetings and events at JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa are impressive in both scale and atmosphere, bringing to life even the boldest vision. From corporate conferences to team building retreats, let us customize your event in our 235,000 square feet of dynamic meeting, banquet or outdoor event space.

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Event Rooms

234496 SQ FT

Total Event Space

3050

Capacity Largest Space

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Breakout Rooms

Events

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Director 3 - Boardroom Setup

Meetings & Events

Inspire creativity in CA when you host seminars and trainings in one of 37 breakout meeting rooms

Find the right venue at our Palm Desert hotel, boasting 235,000 square feet of event space
Seat 3,000 conference attendees in the Sinatra Ballroom or divide it into smaller meeting venues
Host casual meetings or cocktail events on the lush lawn of our hotel in Palm Desert, CA
Trust our California event planners with every aspect of your meeting, from the venue set up to AV
Fuel meeting attendees in Palm Desert with custom menus, from coffee breaks to multi-course banquets

Unique Settings

Capitalizing on over 350 days of sunshine a year, JW Marriott Desert Springs is famous for its outdoor event settings. 160,000 square feet of outdoor venues include the stunning mountain views from the Springs Terrace covered patio, the beautiful greens of the tennis lawns, the palm tree lined Grove, and spectacular lake, mountain, and golf views from The Pointe.

Sinatra Ballroom

The 25,000 square-foot Sinatra Ballroom—the largest in the Greater Palm Springs area—divides into 14 smaller salons. Ample foyer space and registration desks with offices make for seamless registrant check-in for any event. Aptly named after the late Frank Sinatra as this ballroom was the stage of his last public performance.

Sinatra

Sinatra Ballroom Foyer

Contemporary meeting space complimented by elegant foyers. Enjoy 7,480 square feet of foyer space - perfect for networking, breaks, receptions and more.

Sinatra Foyer
Director 3 - Boardroom Setup

Director Meeting Rooms

Nine Director Meeting Rooms ranging from 702 square feet to 1,126 square feet are easily accessible for offices, breakouts or small meetings.

Santa Rosa Ballroom

Santa Rosa Ballroom

Featuring phenomenal floor to ceiling views of the surrounding Santa Rosa mountains, the Santa Rosa Ballroom is 3,276 square feet. 1,040 square feet of foyer space is suitable for continental breakfasts, coffee breaks, receptions and more.

Outdoor Wedding

Outdoor Event Space

From elaborate corporate receptions to intimate private celebrations, explore the 160,000 square feet of flexible outdoor event space Desert Springs offers.

Palm Desert Wedding Ceremony

Weddings & Occasions

Make your wedding day extraordinary in a recently refreshed indoor or outdoor venue in Palm Desert

Dream weddings don't just happen, they're planned. Marriott Certified Wedding Planners are trained to help. After completing demanding coursework, each Marriott Certified Wedding Planner is qualified to coordinate weddings of all types, including ethnic and military weddings. Relying on experience, training, tradition and old-fashioned intuition, Marriott Certified Wedding Planners can help you determine an overall vision for your wedding and help you execute each detail. That includes setting an event budget; deciding on a menu; arranging table settings; and finding florists, photographers, a band and other entertainment for the big day.
Host your Palm Desert wedding reception in the Sinatra Ballroom, with space for 1,800 guests
Our breathtaking lawn venue is the ideal location for a wedding cocktail hour or alfresco reception
Gather for intimate wedding events like bridal showers and gift openings in our smaller event rooms
Begin your wedding festivities in Palm Desert, CA, aboard our hotel's romantic gondola
Ask our staff about comprehensive wedding and event packages, each tailored to fit your needs

Stunning Ceremonies

From intimate nuptials, to elaborate ceremonies, JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa offers couples a beautiful destination with superior quality and service. Celebrate your love with family and friends amid the stunning backdrop of majestic mountains, calm waters and a pastel-colored sky, painted by the warmth of the setting sun.

Dream Weddings

Tradition Meets Innovation

The JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa has a long-lasting legacy of bringing couples together. Allow our Event experts to oversee the details of your special day and ensure every aspect of your fairy-tale wedding is exactly as you imagined it.

Wedding Bouquet
Wedding Bouquet
Wedding Reception in Palm Desert, CA
Wedding Receptions
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Outdoor Weddings

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