Korakia PensionevsL'Horizon Resort & Spa, The Hermann Bungalows
Both Korakia Pensione and L'Horizon Resort & Spa are highly recommended by expert writers. Overall, L'Horizon Resort & Spa scores marginally higher than Korakia Pensione. L'Horizon Resort & Spa comes in at 83 with endorsements from 9 reviews like Jetsetter, Hideaway Report and Afar Magazine.
Korakia Pensione
257 S. Patencio Road, Palm Springs, CA 92262
From $189/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Pool
- Free Parking
- Kitchenette
Afar Magazine
"This beautiful Moroccan inspired hotel is at the base of the mountain in Palm Springs. If its going to be hot has hell it should be this beautiful." Full review
Fodor's
"Constructed in 1924 as an artist's studio, these days creative types gather in the main house and the adjacent Mediterranean-style villa to soak up the spirit of that era." Full review
Oyster
Mid-Range
"Modeled after a Mediterranean pensione, it looks like something out of Greece or Morocco." Full review
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The hotel plays old movies every night outside on the terrace.
Gayot
"Beamed ceilings, stone floors and cast iron beds are just some of the treats tucked behind closed doors."
Jetsetter
"Romantic Moroccan oasis in the center of Palm Springs with outdoor movie screenings, flowering gardens and fire pits." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"Korakia consists of two villas—one Moroccan in style and the other Mediterranean." Full review
goop
"Villas are filled with hand-carved wooden furniture, with lemon and olive trees right outside your window. Fountains, fire pits, and colored glass lanterns decorate the outdoor courtyard." Full review
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Ask for the Moroccan villa.
Travel + Leisure
"With one and a half acres that include such rooms as the Sparta Studio and Nomad Suite, accommodations have their own personality." Full review
Michelin Guide
"The rooms and suites are exquisitely private, hidden away in the corners of the old villas and surrounded by gardens and courtyards, and even come with kitchens" Full review
L'Horizon Resort & Spa, The Hermann Bungalows
1050 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92264
From $450/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Concierge
Condé Nast Traveler
"“There were a lot of fun hotels in Palm Springs, but there weren’t any great ones, and I wanted to change this.”" Full review
Gayot
"This desert playground attracted a veritable constellation of Hollywood stars throughout the 1950s and 1960s including the likes of Betty Grable and Marilyn Monroe."
The Telegraph
9.0
"A private mid-century modern compound that has been transformed into a luxurious three-acre resort." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The bungalows come with patios, and there are 25 guest rooms, from the Queen Standard to the 2,000-square-foot Residence, which has its own private pool." Full review
Jetsetter
"Mid-century architectural icon reborn as one of Palm Springs’ poshest sleeps with a firepit, spa and a star-chef restaurant." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"Here I was, reliving my summer-camp days, but this time – instead of log cabins and lopsided fires – I was at the luxurious L’Horizon Resort & Spa in Palm Springs." Full review
Afar Magazine
"When you’re staying at this historic property, it’s worth waking up early to watch the sun rise and turn the sky pink against the San Jacinto Mountains." Full review
Hideaway Report
93.0
"Originally designed in 1952 by renowned architect William F. Cody as a family retreat for the television producer, oil tycoon and hotel owner Jack Wrather." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Treat yourself to alfresco showers, a chemical-free swimming pool and private patios. Adult-only." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The Hermann Bungalows, a 24-room ultra-luxury resort set within the mid-century L’Horizon Resort and Spa, features unobstructed mountain views, modern furnishings, bar and lounge area, and access to all the amenities of L’Horizon, including the main pool, the Spa, and the superb SO-PA restaurant"