Avalon Hotel & Bungalows Palm SpringsvsDesert Isle of Palm Springs, a VRI resort
Both Avalon Hotel and Bungalows Palm Springs and Desert Isle of Palm Springs are rated highly by those who travel for a living. On balance, Avalon Hotel and Bungalows Palm Springs scores significantly better than Desert Isle of Palm Springs. Avalon Hotel and Bungalows Palm Springs has a TripExpert Score of 81 with accolades from 8 sources like Travel + Leisure, Oyster and Mr & Mrs Smith.
Avalon Hotel & Bungalows Palm Springs
415 South Belardo Road, Palm Springs, CA 92262
From $127/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Fodor's
"A visit to the Avalon, formerly the Viceroy, is like entering a tableau of bright white and yellow, reminiscent of a sun-filled desert day." Full review
Jetsetter
"This stylish 67-room hideaway with Kelly Wearstler–designed interiors rocks a hip pool scene, decadent spa and breathtaking San Jacinto Mountain views." Full review
Gayot
"The former Viceroy Palm Springs is now the Avalon Hotel and Bungalows, a desert oasis playground for the well-heeled."
Oyster
Mid-Range
"While the design here is eye-catching in black, yellow, and ivory, and rooms are stylish enough, the furniture and upholstery shows minor wear." Full review
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Guests can dine on California cuisine at Chi Chi or walk a few blocks into town and choose from a bevy of restaurants.
Travel + Leisure
"This historic boutique hotel (which also has an outpost in Beverly Hills) is located at the foot of the San Jacinto Mountains in downtown Palm Springs." Full review
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Choose from a one-bedroom or two-bedroom bungalow, each with a gas fireplace and black-and-white color scheme.
Mr & Mrs Smith
"At the foot of the San Jacinto mountains, Avalon Palm Springs hotel somehow manages to be well-groomed and relaxed; luxurious and low-key; and attentive and unobtrusive." Full review
Frommer's
"It reaches for a bygone era of elegant exclusivity with Deco-style furniture and whitewashed decorative fireplaces." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Wear a Pucci dress and blend right in at Top Design's Kelly Wearstler's 1960s-chic miniresort done up in black, white and lemon-yellow (think Austin Powers meets Givenchy)." Full review
Michelin Guide
"Rooms are elegant and luxurious, with patios or balconies overlooking the courtyards and gardens, and the one- and two-bedroom villas are nearly palatial, with outdoor banquette seating, parlor rooms" Full review
Desert Isle of Palm Springs, a VRI resort
2555 E Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92264
From $199/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
- Pool
Oyster
Mid-Range
"Condo property in a quiet setting less than a 10-minute drive to downtown Palm Springs, and across the street from a shopping center with a grocery store and restaurants." Full review