Colony Palms HotelvsHotel Zoso
Colony Palms Hotel and Hard Rock Hotel Palm Springs are both highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Colony Palms Hotel ranks marginally higher than Hard Rock Hotel Palm Springs. Colony Palms Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 83 with approval from 9 sources such as Gayot, Travel + Leisure 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 "
Hotel Zoso
150 South Indian Canyon, Palm Springs, CA 92262
From $109/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Gayot
"The next time Coachella rolls around, ditch your tent and book a room at the Hard Rock."
Oyster
Upscale
"The focus is on fun at this four-pearl Hard Rock Hotel in the heart of downtown Palm Springs." Full review
Jetsetter
"A happening Palm Springs oasis with a bumping pool scene, farm-to-table fare and a chill spa." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"Pretty much everywhere you look in this hotel you'll see a musical instrument or memorabilia that's connected to the genres of pop and rock." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Located in walkable downtown, the Hotel Zoso offers a spa, supper club with entertainment, fitness center, and casual dining spot along with stylish guestrooms and suites"
Palm Springs Travel Guide
March 1, 2021
Frommer's
"It's good for a party. But if you want greenery, to feel pampered, or to vanish into a romantic escape, you're not its target market." Full review