The WillowsvsDel Marcos Hotel
The Willows and Del Marcos Hotel are both highly recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Del Marcos Hotel is the choice of most reviewers compared to The Willows. Del Marcos Hotel ranks #11 in Palm Springs with recommendations from 5 publications such as Oyster, The Telegraph and Gayot.
The Willows
412 W. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262
From $522/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Concierge
- Pool
Gayot
"Romantic, peaceful and private, this place is perfect for couples. Each of the eight guest rooms has its own personality with furnishings carefully selected to match a theme."
Oyster
Upscale
"The Willows is an upscale bed-and-breakfast property in a Mediterranean-style villa built in 1925 that's full of romantic atmosphere." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The Willows was built in 1924 as a home for New York attorney Samuel Untermyer, and hosted guests including Albert Einstein." Full review
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