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Margaritaville Resort Palm SpringsvsOrbit In Hotel
Both hotels are praised by writers. On balance, Riviera Palm Springs Resort scores slightly better than Orbit In. Riviera Palm Springs Resort comes in at #3 in Palm Springs with approval from 10 reviews like Travel + Leisure, Lonely Planet and Fodor's.
Margaritaville Resort Palm Springs
Time Out
Fodor's
Frommer's
Gayot
Wallpaper
Jetsetter
Forbes Travel Guide
Oyster
The Telegraph
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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
Oyster4.0
"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 Telegraph8.0
"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
Orbit In Hotel
Lonely Planet Fodor's Gayot The Telegraph Travel + Leisure
562 West Arenas Road, Palm Springs, CA 92262
From $179/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Pool
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Swing back to the '50s – pinkie raised and all – during the ‘Orbitini’ happy hour at this fabulously retro property." Full review
Fodor's "The rooms, all with patios, are appointed with midcentury modern furnishings by Charles and Ray Eames, Isamu Noguchi, Marcel Breuer, and other contemporaries." Full review
Gayot "Slumbering at the Orbit In feels like youve stepped onto the set of Mad Men."
The Telegraph9.0
"A designated historic landmark, located in the historic Tennis Club neighborhood at the base of the San Jacinto Mountains and near downtown." Full review
Travel + Leisure "A secluded saltwater pool and a lava-rock fire pit sit in the center of the property, with views of the surrounding San Jacinto Mountains. " Full review
