The Saguaro Palm SpringsvsSmoke Tree Ranch
The Saguaro Palm Springs and Smoke Tree Ranch are both praised by experts. On balance, The Saguaro Palm Springs ranks significantly higher than Smoke Tree Ranch. The Saguaro Palm Springs is ranked #2 in Palm Springs with accolades from 9 publications such as Time Out, Fodor's and Afar Magazine.
The Saguaro Palm Springs
1800 East Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92264
From $120/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Time Out
"A bright, color-blocked facade and blue bedrooms with lime furniture and purple carpeting may sound like a design worst nightmare, but somehow this place pulls it off." Full review
Afar Magazine
"The bold color palette of this reimagined motel reflects the hues of 14 different desert wildflowers." Full review
Fodor's
"A startling, rainbow-hued oasis, the Saguaro caters to pet-toting partygoers who appreciate its lively pool and casual- and fine-dining options." Full review
Jetsetter
"A riot of color in the desert with a sexy pool scene and tequila-fueled nights courtesy of Iron Chef Jose Garces." Full review
Gayot
"At The Saguaro, the area’s quintessential mid-century modern vibe gives way to bright colors --- from Crayola exteriors to multi-hued guest rooms."
The Telegraph
9.0
"An atmosphere of fun will pervade your stay at The Saguaro." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"A revamped 245-room desert resort on the quiet southern side of Palm Springs." Full review
Frommer's
"Cheerfully bright and budget-appropriate, the three-story Saguaro is a good place for families who want to have a stylish time without succumbing to pretentiousness or the Palm Springs party culture" Full review
Lonely Planet
"The hot colors of a desert blooming with wildflowers animate this newly updated mid-century hotel." Full review
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."