The Saguaro Palm SpringsvsARRIVE Palm Springs
Both The Saguaro Palm Springs and Arrive are endorsed by professionals. Overall, Arrive ranks marginally better than The Saguaro Palm Springs. Arrive comes in at #2 in Palm Springs with endorsements from 8 sources such as Gayot, Lonely Planet 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
ARRIVE Palm Springs
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 Telegraph
8.0
"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
Oyster
Upper-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 Planet
Top 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