Ace Hotel & Swim ClubvsParker Palm Springs
Both hotels are rated highly by expert writers. Overall, Parker Palm Springs ranks significantly better than Ace Hotel and Swim Club. Parker Palm Springs has a TripExpert Score of 91 with recommendations from 13 reviewers such as Fodor's, Afar Magazine and Jetsetter.
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
Parker Palm Springs Show All Reviews
4200 E Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92264
From $229/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Gayot
"Just like its many celebrity guests, Parker Palm Springs has that "it" factor."
The Telegraph
8.0
"The hip and quirky Parker Palm Springs is like stepping into an Andy Warhol painting." Full review
goop
"Before you set up camp by one of the resort’s retro-glam pools, be sure to explore the winding pathways and sprawling grounds of this desert oasis." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"This 14-acre resort filled with gardens and quiet indoor-outdoor spaces has been a desert hotspot for celebrities and the jet set crowd since the 1960s." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"The Parker is not a hotel for people who want a tranquil, pastels-only resort experience." Full review
Wallpaper
"So narcotic is the Parker Palm Springs with its 13 lush acres of Californian hacienda meets country estate, that leaving it induces a profound sense of withdrawal." Full review
Jetsetter
"Jonathan Adler-designed Palm Springs landmark with a legendary pool scene, sprawling spa, and sexy bistro." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Only two hours away from LA, it's the perfect place to go for some relaxing in the desert." Full review
Fodor's
"The well-heeled East Coast crowd will feel just as cared for as breezy Southern Californians in this boutique-style property that has personality in spades. " Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"Although the rooms' spacious design and private patios might tempt you to stay put, it’s hard to stay inside with so much to explore on the hotel's vast grounds. " Full review