Talavera Palm SpringsvsAvalon Hotel & Bungalows Palm Springs
Both properties are endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Avalon Hotel and Bungalows Palm Springs is preferred by most writers compared to The Rossi Hotel. Avalon Hotel and Bungalows Palm Springs has a TripExpert Score of 81 with approval from 8 reviews including Gayot, Frommer's and Oyster.
Talavera Palm Springs
375 W. Arenas, Palm Springs, CA 92262
From $0/night
- Pet Friendly
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Pool
- Free Parking
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The eight-suite San Giuliano Hotel is a charming property that’s only a few minutes' walk from downtown Palm Springs." Full review
Gayot
"A tranquil getaway that caters to people and their pooches."
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In order to accommodate guests traveling with furry friends, the hotel allows dogs under twenty pounds (for a $200 security deposit and $30 charge per day) and will deliver a “doggie basket,” including special water, dog chews and treats; doggie beds and bowls can be borrowed upon request.
Condé Nast Traveler
"Walking int feels more like walking into a home than into a hotel—it's intimate, quiet, and wonderfully run." Full review
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