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Descanso Gay Men's ResortvsDel Marcos Hotel
Both properties are endorsed by experts. Overall, Del Marcos Hotel is preferred by most reviewers compared to East Canyon Hotel and Spa. Del Marcos Hotel comes in at 78 with accolades from 4 reviewers including Gayot, Lonely Planet and Frommer's.
Descanso Gay Men's Resort
Fodor's
288 E.Camino Monte Vista, Palm Springs, CA 92262
From $149/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Pool
- Free Parking
- Spa
Fodor's "The vibe is social and the rooms are spacious at this classy resort whose gracious hosts serve a primarily gay clientele." Full review
Del Marcos Hotel
Gayot
The Telegraph
Oyster
Travel + Leisure
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
225 West Baristo Road, Palm Springs, CA 92262
From $129/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Pool
Gayot "This adults-only oasis features seventeen rooms named for the deserts most famous frolickers, from Errol Flynn to Bob Hope."
The Telegraph9.0
"A fun, multi-colored sign welcomes you to the Del Marcos Hotel, immediately conveying the retro vibe of this modernist property located in the city's historic Tennis Club neighborhood." Full review
OysterMid-Range
"Small and simple but with a sought-after retro vibe, the mid-range Del Marcos Hotel is a Palm Springs favorite." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The 17-room property remains a shrine to desert modernism, with a boldly angular roofline and low-rise construction made of native stone, redwood, and glass surrounding a saltwater pool."
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Frommer's "The setting, arranged with privacy in mind around a central pool...but despite the assiduously curated look, there's no attitude, no pretentiousness, and it's blessedly relaxed" Full review
Lonely Planet "At this 1947 gem, designed by William F Cody, groovy lobby tunes usher you to a saltwater pool and ineffably chic mid-Century Modern rooms" Full review
