Ace Hotel & Swim ClubvsLos Arboles Hotel
Both Ace Hotel and Swim Club and Los Arboles Hotel are endorsed by travel writers. On balance, Ace Hotel and Swim Club is preferred by most writers compared to Los Arboles Hotel. Ace Hotel and Swim Club has a TripExpert Score of 83 with recommendations from 10 reviewers including Oyster, Afar Magazine and Time Out.
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
Los Arboles Hotel
784 North Indian Canyon Drive, Enter on Via Altamira, Palm Springs, CA 92262
From $169/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Room Service
- Restaurant
- Pool
- Free Parking
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"Los Arboles Hotel is a boutique upper-middle-range property located in the downtown area of Palm Springs, though its secluded garden atmosphere keeps it far removed from the traffic outside." Full review
Gayot
"Located in the sought-after Movie Colony neighborhood, this 21-room retreat has enjoyed its share of the limelight."
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Slip into the Jacuzzi undetected, request a massage from the on-call therapist or take a leisurely trek to Palm Canyon Drive to shop.
Zagat
"A Palm Springs tradition since 1985...serves a classic menu, housemade hot sauce and margaritas. Rustic, earth-toned settings are enhanced by outdoor seating areas flanked by lush greenery." Full review