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Avalon Hotel & Bungalows Palm SpringsvsParker Palm Springs
Both Avalon Hotel and Bungalows Palm Springs and Parker Palm Springs are recommended by travel writers. On balance, Parker Palm Springs ranks significantly higher than Avalon Hotel and Bungalows Palm Springs. Parker Palm Springs comes in at #1 in Palm Springs with accolades from 13 reviews such as Forbes Travel Guide, Gayot and Lonely Planet.
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
Parker Palm Springs Gayot
The Telegraph
goop Travel + Leisure
Condé Nast Traveler
Wallpaper Jetsetter
Afar Magazine Fodor's
Forbes Travel Guide Show All Reviews
4200 E Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92264
From $229/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Gayot "Just like its many celebrity guests, Parker Palm Springs has that "it" factor."
The Telegraph8.0
"The hip and quirky Parker Palm Springs is like stepping into an Andy Warhol painting." Full review
goop "Before you set up camp by one of the resort’s retro-glam pools, be sure to explore the winding pathways and sprawling grounds of this desert oasis." Full review
Travel + Leisure "This 14-acre resort filled with gardens and quiet indoor-outdoor spaces has been a desert hotspot for celebrities and the jet set crowd since the 1960s." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The Parker is not a hotel for people who want a tranquil, pastels-only resort experience." Full review
Wallpaper "So narcotic is the Parker Palm Springs with its 13 lush acres of Californian hacienda meets country estate, that leaving it induces a profound sense of withdrawal." Full review
Jetsetter "Jonathan Adler-designed Palm Springs landmark with a legendary pool scene, sprawling spa, and sexy bistro." Full review
Afar Magazine "Only two hours away from LA, it's the perfect place to go for some relaxing in the desert." Full review
Fodor's "The well-heeled East Coast crowd will feel just as cared for as breezy Southern Californians in this boutique-style property that has personality in spades. " Full review
Forbes Travel Guide Recommended
"Although the rooms' spacious design and private patios might tempt you to stay put, it’s hard to stay inside with so much to explore on the hotel's vast grounds. " Full review
