L'Horizon Resort & Spa, The Hermann BungalowsvsThe Monkey Tree by AvantStay
Both hotels are endorsed by professional reviewers. Overall, L'Horizon Resort & Spa scores significantly higher than The Monkey Tree Hotel. L'Horizon Resort & Spa comes in at #8 in Palm Springs with positive reviews from 9 sources such as Condé Nast Traveler, Jetsetter 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"
The Monkey Tree by AvantStay
2388 E Racquet Club Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92262-2629
From $219/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Pool
Gayot
"The hotel’s Scandinavian-style, hot-and-cold hydro spa — the first and only of its kind in the area — is a big selling point (that and the lack of a resort fee)."
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"THIS PROPERTY RE-OPENED AS THE MONKEY TREE HOTEL IN FEBRUARY 2016. WE WILL UPDATE OUR PHOTOS AND REVIEW AS SOON AS WE CAN." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"The Monkey Tree is an architectural gem that's been fully restored, tucked away in a residential neighborhood in North Palm Springs." Full review
Wallpaper
"This north end of town hideaway offers 16 rooms complete with kitchens, as well as an invigorating Scandinavian style sauna, plunge pool and original salt water swimming pool." Full review