Ace Hotel & Swim ClubvsHotel Zoso
Both properties are endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Ace Hotel and Swim Club is preferred by most writers compared to Hard Rock Hotel Palm Springs. Ace Hotel and Swim Club is ranked #6 in Palm Springs with accolades from 10 reviews like Gayot, Oyster and Afar Magazine.
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
Hotel Zoso
150 South Indian Canyon, Palm Springs, CA 92262
From $109/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Gayot
"The next time Coachella rolls around, ditch your tent and book a room at the Hard Rock."
Oyster
Upscale
"The focus is on fun at this four-pearl Hard Rock Hotel in the heart of downtown Palm Springs." Full review
Jetsetter
"A happening Palm Springs oasis with a bumping pool scene, farm-to-table fare and a chill spa." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"Pretty much everywhere you look in this hotel you'll see a musical instrument or memorabilia that's connected to the genres of pop and rock." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Located in walkable downtown, the Hotel Zoso offers a spa, supper club with entertainment, fitness center, and casual dining spot along with stylish guestrooms and suites"
Palm Springs Travel Guide
March 1, 2021
Frommer's
"It's good for a party. But if you want greenery, to feel pampered, or to vanish into a romantic escape, you're not its target market." Full review