El Rancho Dolores Motel is my hub when I steal away from L.A. and head to the desert. The rooms are always clean, the pool is open year-round, the fridge keeps food cold, there is plenty of parking. Plus, I am close to all I want -- Joshua Tree National Park, restaurants, sandwich shops, gas stations, a place to worship, plenty of space to stargaze. Management is always quick to help when I have a request and I always get a good night's sleep there. El Rancho Dolores keeps me in comfort and in budget.