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Hotel CaliforniavsVilla Royale
Both properties are recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, Hotel California ranks marginally better than Villa Royale Inn. Hotel California is ranked #28 in Palm Springs with approval from 3 sources such as Gayot, Oyster and Fodor's.
Hotel California
Fodor's
Oyster
Gayot
424 E Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92264
From $142/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Concierge
- Pool
- Free Parking
- Kitchenette
"Expect homey accommodations for all budgets at this delightful hotel that's decked out in rustic Mexican furniture." Full review
Mid-Range
"The 14-room mid-range boutique Hotel California is a charming, adult getaway (no young children allowed) just outside downtown Palm Springs." Full review
"Like the Eagles’ song says: Welcome to the Hotel California."
Villa Royale
Oyster
Gayot
The Telegraph
Travel + Leisure
Michelin Guide
1620 Indian Trail, Palm Springs, CA 92264
From $139/night
- Pet Friendly
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Upper-middle-range
"Modeled after a classic Mediterranean estate, the Villa Royale Inn is a boutique upper-middle-range property that is rich in old Hollywood history." Full review
"The Villa Royale Inn is surrounded by lush landscaping, two luxurious pools and a location that yields stunning mountain views and a beautiful natural desert setting."
8.0
"This Fifties favourite has become one of the most sought-after boutique hotels in Palm Springs." Full review
"This adults-only hotel combines the atmosphere of Hollywood's Golden Age with modern comforts and an eclectic mix of vintage furnishings, stunning art, and clever style"
Palm Springs Travel Guide
March 1, 2021
"A discreet and elegant (and adults-only) escape in a quieter corner of Palm Springs — complete with a very impressive bar and restaurant. The Spanish-style architecture is still very much intact." Full review