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Hotel CaliforniavsAce Hotel & Swim Club
Hotel California and Ace Hotel and Swim Club are both rated very highly by professionals. On balance, Ace Hotel and Swim Club scores significantly better than Hotel California. Ace Hotel and Swim Club has a TripExpert Score of 83 with approval from 10 sources such as Travel + Leisure, Afar Magazine and Lonely Planet.
Hotel California
Fodor's
Oyster
Gayot
424 E Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92264
From $142/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Concierge
- Pool
- Free Parking
- Kitchenette
"Expect homey accommodations for all budgets at this delightful hotel that's decked out in rustic Mexican furniture." Full review
Mid-Range
"The 14-room mid-range boutique Hotel California is a charming, adult getaway (no young children allowed) just outside downtown Palm Springs." Full review
"Like the Eagles’ song says: Welcome to the Hotel California."
Ace Hotel & Swim Club
Time Out
Condé Nast Traveler
Fodor's
Oyster
Jetsetter
Gayot
Afar Magazine
Travel + Leisure
Condé Nast Traveler
Frommer's 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
"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
"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
"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
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
"Midcentury motel turned hipster hangout with vintage digs and a rock ’n’ roll poolside scene." Full review
"Capitalizing on the cool factor, this vintage gem welcomes dogs and their human traveling companions."
"When you stay, you'll be among young hipsters and cool couples waiting to waste the day away poolside." Full review
"Eco-conscious renovations with recycled materials have transformed the 1960s-era hotel into a bohemian-themed resort." Full review
"First impression?
It's the ultimate cool kids' pool scene, complete with holographic Speedos, a poolside taco cart, and ironic floaties" Full review
"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