Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Twentynine Palms, an IHG Hotel

Our stay was fantastic. We had a King suite and the room was lovely. It was really big and would be great for people with kids. Lots of room for them to play. The hotel was very clean and the staff was friendly.

The hotel was clean, the room was spacious. But I booked a room for 2 adults and 2 kids and the description said that the couch pulls out for extra 2 sleeping spaces… but they do not. And the concierge guys said they no longer have those pull-out couches. I also booked a king size bed but we got a queen size. Our windows faced the street and it was really loud. I even checked the windows to make sure they were closed all the way.

felt safe all around, kids enjoyed the pool , breakfast had good verity

Nice clean hotel. Our kids enjoyed the hot tub and outdoor heated pool. The front desk staff were friendly and helpful. There is not much within walking distance around the hotel, but it is a short drive to the center of town and close to Joshua Tree entrance.

GOOD: Room was comfy, facilities fairly new and very clean. Staff was friendly, helpful, and available. Smoke-free room actually smelled smoke-free, which is a big plus. Parking was easy, felt safe, was well-lit. Access to Joshua Tree was quick and convenient. AC was quiet and unobtrusive. Check-in and check-out were crazy fast and efficient. Room price was less than even some "budget" motels. MEH: Breakfast was just a bit above average for free hotel breakfast, nothing exceptional. Road noise in the room was mostly ok, but occasional large trucks would rumble things a bit. NOT SO GOOD: Pool was a bit disappointing, but maybe that's just during the spring: it's outdoor, but almost entirely under a building overhang, so it gets little sun, and stays pretty cold. It's also much smaller than it appeared in online pictures. Nearby "hot tub" was really just a kiddie pool with seats for grownups -- no bubbles, and water more warm than hot. It was full of toddlers and their parents when we were there, so you know it wasn't at normal "hot tub" temp. That was about it for negatives. OVERALL: not the cheapest, not the fanciest, but definitely one of the best values for Joshua Tree NP.