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The WillowsvsAce Hotel & Swim Club
Both The Willows and Ace Hotel and Swim Club are rated highly by expert writers. On balance, Ace Hotel and Swim Club ranks significantly better than The Willows. Ace Hotel and Swim Club has a TripExpert Score of 83 with approval from 10 publications like Frommer's, Travel + Leisure and Fodor's.
The Willows
Gayot
Oyster
Travel + Leisure
412 W. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262
From $522/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Concierge
- Pool
Gayot "Romantic, peaceful and private, this place is perfect for couples. Each of the eight guest rooms has its own personality with furnishings carefully selected to match a theme."
OysterUpscale
"The Willows is an upscale bed-and-breakfast property in a Mediterranean-style villa built in 1925 that's full of romantic atmosphere." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The Willows was built in 1924 as a home for New York attorney Samuel Untermyer, and hosted guests including Albert Einstein." Full review
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
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
OysterUpper-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
