Colony Palms HotelvsDesert Riviera Hotel
Both properties are praised by writers. Overall, Colony Palms Hotel ranks significantly better than Desert Riviera Hotel. Colony Palms Hotel comes in at #5 in Palm Springs with positive reviews from 9 reviewers such as Travel + Leisure, Gayot and goop.
Colony Palms Hotel Show All Reviews
572 North Indian Cyn., Palm Springs, CA 92262
From $179/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Condé Nast Traveler
"A speakeasy and brothel for naughty weekending movie-industry types in the 1930s, the 56-room Colony Palms has been reincarnated." Full review
Fodor's
"This hotel has been a hip place to stay since the 1930s, when gangster Al Wertheimer built it to front his casino, bar, and brothel." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"Elegant, but still relatively casual, this hotel is geared toward an adult crowd looking to lounge and dine in style." Full review
Jetsetter
"Boutique desert sleep that draws the glitterati to its casitas, Moroccan-inspired spa and renowned restaurant." Full review
Gayot
"This Spanish Revival-style property was built in 1936 just as Hollywood celebrities began migrating to Palm Springs, the new getaway "playground to the stars."
The Telegraph
9.0
"This Spanish Colonial-style hotel was built in 1936 and is spread over three acres in the historic Movie Colony neighborhood." Full review
goop
"Situated just off Palm Springs’ main drag, this Moorish-themed hotel revolves around the main pool (it’s a good pool)." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Originally established by Detroit mobster Al Wertheimer in 1936, this Spanish-Moroccan hotel has a former guest list that includes Frank Sinatra, Ronald Reagan, and Elizabeth Taylor." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"A time capsule of California cool, Colony Palms channels the best of Palm Springs." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"41 rooms, 14 bungalows, and two grand suites...the lush flora that covers the grounds is mirrored in the emerald wallpaper of the rooms and the green-and-white-striped poolside cabanas and umbrellas "
Desert Riviera Hotel
610 E Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92264
From $147/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Oyster
Mid-Range
"The affordable rates, array of features (for its size), and attentive staff providing free extras make this renovated 1950s motel a great value." Full review
Gayot
"A stylish ‘50s Palm Springs sanctuary awash in a rainbow of citrus hues. There are just eleven stylish rooms (some with kitchens) concealed behind the entrance of this low-slung hideaway."
The Telegraph
9.0
"The Desert Riviera Hotel bills itself as a 'garden resort' and it's easy to see why." Full review