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Margaritaville Resort Palm SpringsvsARRIVE Palm Springs
Both properties are endorsed by travel writers. On balance, Arrive scores marginally better than Riviera Palm Springs Resort. Arrive ranks #2 in Palm Springs with praise from 8 reviewers like Afar Magazine, Jetsetter and Travel + Leisure.
Margaritaville Resort Palm Springs
Time Out
Fodor's
Frommer's
Gayot
Wallpaper
Jetsetter
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Oyster
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1600 North Indian Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262
From $116/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
Time Out "The Riviera may lack the charm of some smaller properties in Palm Springs, but for an event or a weekend stay it's got all the amenities you'll need." Full review
Fodor's "A party place built in 1958 and renovated in 2008, the Riviera attracts young, well-heeled, bikini-clad guests who hang out around the pool by day and the Bikini Bar by night." Full review
Frommer's "If you're looking for a rich dose of Palm Springs style without extreme pricing or snobbishness, the Riviera, about a mile north of the heart of downtown, will suit you." Full review
Gayot "Following a thoughtful, extravagant renovation, this iconic hotel re-emerged with more Hollywood allure than when it originally opened in 1959."
Wallpaper "A lobby arcade functions as a microcosm of the hotel’s histories, with a series of small lounge vignettes featuring local artwork and photography and three new food and beverage spaces." Full review
Jetsetter "Ultra-slick modernist resort that celebrates its Rat Pack past without sacrificing up-to-date amenities." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide "If any hotel captures the glitz and glamor of Old Hollywood and the Rat Pack era, it’s Riviera Palm Springs." Full review
Oyster4.0
"A funky blend of mid-century modern design, this upscale, 398-room hotel pays homage to its roots as a celebrity playground in the sixties." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"This former Rat Pack hangout—once frequented by Frank Sinatra himself—finds itself reborn after a renovation brought the hotel's mid-century décor into the modern era. Its legendary pool..." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Stars like Elvis Presley, Bob Hope, and Frank Sinatra spent time lounging around the Riviera Resort and Spa in the 1960s." Full review
ARRIVE Palm Springs Gayot The Telegraph Travel + Leisure Jetsetter
Afar Magazine Fodor's Oyster Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
1551 N Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262-4409
From $155/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Restaurant
Gayot "The 32 accommodations bring the outside in, drenched in natural light with views of the area’s mountainous beauty. All guest rooms deliver a dose of creature comforts."
The Telegraph8.0
"ARRIVE is the brainchild of Ezra Callahan, the sixth employee of Facebook, fusing quirky tech features and gorgeous mid-century modern design with hip communal hang-out areas and an authentic neighbourhood feel." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Arrive strives to keep the mid-century modern ethos that defines so much of Palm Springs alive, while maintaining a thoroughly contemporary and slightly quirky take on a desert resort." Full review
Jetsetter "Casual-chic lifestyle hotel in iconic Palm Springs that draws cool kids and design buffs." Full review
Afar Magazine "The pool is the center of all action at this Design District hotel." Full review
Fodor's "During the day, sip cocktails from the indoor outdoor bar (which doubles as the reception desk), and lounge in the pool on an inflatable seahorse, or dance to a live DJ." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"Opened in 2016, ARRIVE was seemingly built with the influx of Coachella fans in mind. And that's not a bad thing, especially if you're over 21 and want to have a good time by the outdoor..." Full review
Frommer's "32 high-ceilinged units gather around a tidy recreation area with pool, cabanas, steady bar service, spa, fire pits, a bocce court, ping pong, and an open-air restaurant." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Ecofriendly rusted steel, wood and concrete are the main design ingredients of this new adult-only lair where the bar doubles as the reception." Full review
Michelin Guide "The rooms are not just photogenic, they’re exceedingly comfortable, though they stop short of excess; Studio rooms come with king beds, marble-accented bathrooms, and automatic shades" Full review
