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The Saguaro Palm SpringsvsColony Palms Hotel
Both The Saguaro Palm Springs and Colony Palms Hotel are highly recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, The Saguaro Palm Springs ranks slightly better than Colony Palms Hotel. The Saguaro Palm Springs scores 86 with recommendations from 10 sources including Jetsetter, Time Out and Lonely Planet.
The Saguaro Palm Springs
Time Out
Afar Magazine
Fodor's
Jetsetter
Gayot
The Telegraph
Condé Nast Traveler
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
1800 East Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92264
From $120/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
"A bright, color-blocked facade and blue bedrooms with lime furniture and purple carpeting may sound like a design worst nightmare, but somehow this place pulls it off." Full review
"The bold color palette of this reimagined motel reflects the hues of 14 different desert wildflowers." Full review
"A startling, rainbow-hued oasis, the Saguaro caters to pet-toting partygoers who appreciate its lively pool and casual- and fine-dining options." Full review
"A riot of color in the desert with a sexy pool scene and tequila-fueled nights courtesy of Iron Chef Jose Garces." Full review
"At The Saguaro, the area’s quintessential mid-century modern vibe gives way to bright colors --- from Crayola exteriors to multi-hued guest rooms."
9.0
"An atmosphere of fun will pervade your stay at The Saguaro." Full review
"A revamped 245-room desert resort on the quiet southern side of Palm Springs." Full review
"Cheerfully bright and budget-appropriate, the three-story Saguaro is a good place for families who want to have a stylish time without succumbing to pretentiousness or the Palm Springs party culture" Full review
"The hot colors of a desert blooming with wildflowers animate this newly updated mid-century hotel." Full review
Colony Palms Hotel
Condé Nast Traveler
Fodor's
Oyster
Jetsetter
Gayot
The Telegraph
goop
Travel + Leisure
Mr & Mrs Smith
Travel + Leisure 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
"A speakeasy and brothel for naughty weekending movie-industry types in the 1930s, the 56-room Colony Palms has been reincarnated." Full review
"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
Upscale
"Elegant, but still relatively casual, this hotel is geared toward an adult crowd looking to lounge and dine in style." Full review
"Boutique desert sleep that draws the glitterati to its casitas, Moroccan-inspired spa and renowned restaurant." Full review
"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."
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
"Situated just off Palm Springs’ main drag, this Moorish-themed hotel revolves around the main pool (it’s a good pool)." Full review
"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
"A time capsule of California cool, Colony Palms channels the best of Palm Springs." Full review
"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 "