BelleVue OasisvsMargaritaville Resort Palm Springs
Both Escape and The Riviera Palm Springs, A Tribute Portfolio Resort are recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, The Riviera Palm Springs, A Tribute Portfolio Resort ranks significantly better than Escape. The Riviera Palm Springs, A Tribute Portfolio Resort scores 85 with endorsements from 7 publications including oyster.com, Gayot and Time Out.
BelleVue Oasis
641 San Lorenzo Road, Palm Springs, CA 92264
From $79/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Pool
- Free Parking
- Kitchenette
Lonely Planet
"Escape is one of the Palm Spring's best gay-men's resorts." Full review
Margaritaville Resort Palm Springs Show All Reviews
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
Oyster
4.0
"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 Telegraph
8.0
"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