The Saguaro Palm SpringsvsAlcazar Palm Springs
Both The Saguaro Palm Springs and Alcazar Palm Springs are endorsed by professional reviewers. On balance, The Saguaro Palm Springs is the choice of most writers compared to Alcazar Palm Springs. The Saguaro Palm Springs scores 86 with recommendations from 10 reviewers like Jetsetter, Time Out and The Telegraph.
The Saguaro Palm Springs
1800 East Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92264
From $120/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Time Out
"A bright, color-blocked facade and blue bedrooms with lime furniture and purple carpeting may sound like a design worst nightmare, but somehow this place pulls it off." Full review
Afar Magazine
"The bold color palette of this reimagined motel reflects the hues of 14 different desert wildflowers." Full review
Fodor's
"A startling, rainbow-hued oasis, the Saguaro caters to pet-toting partygoers who appreciate its lively pool and casual- and fine-dining options." Full review
Jetsetter
"A riot of color in the desert with a sexy pool scene and tequila-fueled nights courtesy of Iron Chef Jose Garces." Full review
Gayot
"At The Saguaro, the area’s quintessential mid-century modern vibe gives way to bright colors --- from Crayola exteriors to multi-hued guest rooms."
The Telegraph
9.0
"An atmosphere of fun will pervade your stay at The Saguaro." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"A revamped 245-room desert resort on the quiet southern side of Palm Springs." Full review
Frommer's
"Cheerfully bright and budget-appropriate, the three-story Saguaro is a good place for families who want to have a stylish time without succumbing to pretentiousness or the Palm Springs party culture" Full review
Lonely Planet
"The hot colors of a desert blooming with wildflowers animate this newly updated mid-century hotel." Full review
Alcazar Palm Springs
622 North Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, CA 92262
From $174/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Pool
Fodor's
"Amid an area known as the Movie Colony, Alcazar embodies the desert's popular midcentury modern design style." Full review
Jetsetter
"Recently restored Spanish-style hideaway in the heart of Palm Springs’ Uptown Design District." Full review
Gayot
"Serene, intimate and unique are a few words that come to mind when one thinks of the Alcazar (formerly the Pepper Tree Inn)."
Frommer's
"Alcazar is a cozy, historic desert inn from years back—Spanish tile roofs, rooms that open onto a pretty central garden and pool—that has been stylishly and charmingly restored to modern tastes" Full review
Lonely Planet
"A fashionable (but not party) crowd makes new friends poolside before retiring to one of the 34 elegantly minimalist rooms around a pool." Full review