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Margaritaville Resort Palm SpringsvsDesert Riviera Hotel
Both hotels are endorsed by travel writers. Overall, Riviera Palm Springs Resort ranks significantly higher than Desert Riviera Hotel. Riviera Palm Springs Resort has a TripExpert Score of 86 with praise from 10 sources including Time Out, Jetsetter and Fodor's.
Margaritaville Resort Palm Springs
Time Out
Fodor's
Frommer's
Gayot
Wallpaper
Jetsetter
Forbes Travel Guide
Oyster
The Telegraph
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1600 North Indian Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262
From $116/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
Time Out "The Riviera may lack the charm of some smaller properties in Palm Springs, but for an event or a weekend stay it's got all the amenities you'll need." Full review
Fodor's "A party place built in 1958 and renovated in 2008, the Riviera attracts young, well-heeled, bikini-clad guests who hang out around the pool by day and the Bikini Bar by night." Full review
Frommer's "If you're looking for a rich dose of Palm Springs style without extreme pricing or snobbishness, the Riviera, about a mile north of the heart of downtown, will suit you." Full review
Gayot "Following a thoughtful, extravagant renovation, this iconic hotel re-emerged with more Hollywood allure than when it originally opened in 1959."
Wallpaper "A lobby arcade functions as a microcosm of the hotel’s histories, with a series of small lounge vignettes featuring local artwork and photography and three new food and beverage spaces." Full review
Jetsetter "Ultra-slick modernist resort that celebrates its Rat Pack past without sacrificing up-to-date amenities." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide "If any hotel captures the glitz and glamor of Old Hollywood and the Rat Pack era, it’s Riviera Palm Springs." Full review
Oyster4.0
"A funky blend of mid-century modern design, this upscale, 398-room hotel pays homage to its roots as a celebrity playground in the sixties." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"This former Rat Pack hangout—once frequented by Frank Sinatra himself—finds itself reborn after a renovation brought the hotel's mid-century décor into the modern era. Its legendary pool..." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Stars like Elvis Presley, Bob Hope, and Frank Sinatra spent time lounging around the Riviera Resort and Spa in the 1960s." Full review
Desert Riviera Hotel Oyster Gayot The Telegraph
610 E Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92264
From $147/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
OysterMid-Range
"The affordable rates, array of features (for its size), and attentive staff providing free extras make this renovated 1950s motel a great value." Full review
Gayot "A stylish ‘50s Palm Springs sanctuary awash in a rainbow of citrus hues. There are just eleven stylish rooms (some with kitchens) concealed behind the entrance of this low-slung hideaway."
The Telegraph9.0
"The Desert Riviera Hotel bills itself as a 'garden resort' and it's easy to see why." Full review
