L'Horizon Resort & Spa, The Hermann BungalowsvsSmoke Tree Ranch
L'Horizon Resort & Spa and Smoke Tree Ranch are both rated highly by expert reviewers. Overall, L'Horizon Resort & Spa ranks significantly higher than Smoke Tree Ranch. L'Horizon Resort & Spa has a TripExpert Score of 77 with approval from 6 reviewers including Jetsetter, Condé Nast Traveler and Gayot.
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"
Smoke Tree Ranch
1850 Smoke Tree Lane, Palm Springs, CA 92264
From $0/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Restaurant
- Pool
- Family Friendly
Fodor's
"A world apart from Palm Springs' pulsating urban village, the area's most under-the-radar resort complex occupies 400 pristine desert acres surrounded by mountains and unspoiled vistas." Full review
Gayot
"You will feel as if you've stepped back in time at the historic Smoke Tree Ranch, a collection of 57 distinctive, cozy guest cottages with beamed cathedral ceilings."