Del Marcos HotelvsParker Palm Springs
Both hotels are endorsed by experts. On balance, Parker Palm Springs is preferred by most writers compared to Del Marcos Hotel. Parker Palm Springs comes in at #1 in Palm Springs with positive reviews from 13 sources including The Telegraph, Jetsetter and Forbes Travel Guide.
Del Marcos Hotel
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 Telegraph
9.0
"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
Oyster
Mid-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
Parker Palm Springs Show All Reviews
4200 E Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92264
From $229/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Gayot
"Just like its many celebrity guests, Parker Palm Springs has that "it" factor."
The Telegraph
8.0
"The hip and quirky Parker Palm Springs is like stepping into an Andy Warhol painting." Full review
goop
"Before you set up camp by one of the resort’s retro-glam pools, be sure to explore the winding pathways and sprawling grounds of this desert oasis." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"This 14-acre resort filled with gardens and quiet indoor-outdoor spaces has been a desert hotspot for celebrities and the jet set crowd since the 1960s." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"The Parker is not a hotel for people who want a tranquil, pastels-only resort experience." Full review
Wallpaper
"So narcotic is the Parker Palm Springs with its 13 lush acres of Californian hacienda meets country estate, that leaving it induces a profound sense of withdrawal." Full review
Jetsetter
"Jonathan Adler-designed Palm Springs landmark with a legendary pool scene, sprawling spa, and sexy bistro." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Only two hours away from LA, it's the perfect place to go for some relaxing in the desert." Full review
Fodor's
"The well-heeled East Coast crowd will feel just as cared for as breezy Southern Californians in this boutique-style property that has personality in spades. " Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"Although the rooms' spacious design and private patios might tempt you to stay put, it’s hard to stay inside with so much to explore on the hotel's vast grounds. " Full review