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Hotel CaliforniavsAvalon Hotel & Bungalows Palm Springs
Both hotels are rated highly by those who travel for a living. Overall, Avalon Hotel and Bungalows Palm Springs scores significantly better than Hotel California. Avalon Hotel and Bungalows Palm Springs ranks #13 in Palm Springs with praise from 8 reviewers including Frommer's, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.
Hotel California
Fodor's
Oyster
Gayot
424 E Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92264
From $142/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Concierge
- Pool
- Free Parking
- Kitchenette
Fodor's "Expect homey accommodations for all budgets at this delightful hotel that's decked out in rustic Mexican furniture." Full review
OysterMid-Range
"The 14-room mid-range boutique Hotel California is a charming, adult getaway (no young children allowed) just outside downtown Palm Springs." Full review
Gayot "Like the Eagles’ song says: Welcome to the Hotel California."
Avalon Hotel & Bungalows Palm Springs Fodor's
Jetsetter Gayot Oyster
Travel + Leisure
Mr & Mrs Smith
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
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."
OysterMid-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
