Avalon Hotel & Bungalows Palm SpringsvsAce Hotel & Swim Club
Both properties are endorsed by professionals. On balance, Ace Hotel and Swim Club is preferred by most writers compared to Avalon Hotel and Bungalows Palm Springs. Ace Hotel and Swim Club comes in at #6 in Palm Springs with positive reviews from 10 reviews such as Lonely Planet, Jetsetter and Time Out.
Avalon Hotel & Bungalows Palm Springs
415 South Belardo Road, Palm Springs, CA 92262
From $127/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Fodor's
"A visit to the Avalon, formerly the Viceroy, is like entering a tableau of bright white and yellow, reminiscent of a sun-filled desert day." Full review
Jetsetter
"This stylish 67-room hideaway with Kelly Wearstler–designed interiors rocks a hip pool scene, decadent spa and breathtaking San Jacinto Mountain views." Full review
Gayot
"The former Viceroy Palm Springs is now the Avalon Hotel and Bungalows, a desert oasis playground for the well-heeled."
Oyster
Mid-Range
"While the design here is eye-catching in black, yellow, and ivory, and rooms are stylish enough, the furniture and upholstery shows minor wear." Full review
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Guests can dine on California cuisine at Chi Chi or walk a few blocks into town and choose from a bevy of restaurants.
Travel + Leisure
"This historic boutique hotel (which also has an outpost in Beverly Hills) is located at the foot of the San Jacinto Mountains in downtown Palm Springs." Full review
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Choose from a one-bedroom or two-bedroom bungalow, each with a gas fireplace and black-and-white color scheme.
Mr & Mrs Smith
"At the foot of the San Jacinto mountains, Avalon Palm Springs hotel somehow manages to be well-groomed and relaxed; luxurious and low-key; and attentive and unobtrusive." Full review
Frommer's
"It reaches for a bygone era of elegant exclusivity with Deco-style furniture and whitewashed decorative fireplaces." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Wear a Pucci dress and blend right in at Top Design's Kelly Wearstler's 1960s-chic miniresort done up in black, white and lemon-yellow (think Austin Powers meets Givenchy)." Full review
Michelin Guide
"Rooms are elegant and luxurious, with patios or balconies overlooking the courtyards and gardens, and the one- and two-bedroom villas are nearly palatial, with outdoor banquette seating, parlor rooms" Full review
Ace Hotel & Swim Club Show All Reviews
701 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92264
From $159/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Time Out
"The Palm Springs Ace Hotel, housed in what was once a Motel 6, is the party destination for hip young travelers heading to the desert." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Rather than the usual Rat Pack retro or duffer chic, this hip oasis is a slightly rugged desert escape. David Hockney, eat your heart out." Full review
Fodor's
"With the hotel's vintage feel and hippie-chic decor, it would be no surprise to find the Grateful Dead playing in the bar." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"This upper-middle-range, 180-room hipster haven has a palpable party vibe and frequent music nights with a live DJ." Full review
Jetsetter
"Midcentury motel turned hipster hangout with vintage digs and a rock ’n’ roll poolside scene." Full review
Gayot
"Capitalizing on the cool factor, this vintage gem welcomes dogs and their human traveling companions."
Afar Magazine
"When you stay, you'll be among young hipsters and cool couples waiting to waste the day away poolside." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Eco-conscious renovations with recycled materials have transformed the 1960s-era hotel into a bohemian-themed resort." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"First impression?
It's the ultimate cool kids' pool scene, complete with holographic Speedos, a poolside taco cart, and ironic floaties" Full review
Frommer's
"More than many other low-rise hotels in town, the Ace works to create a slick desert scene for guests who bring urban cool with them." Full review