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Descanso Gay Men's Resort vs Colony Palms Hotel

East Canyon Hotel and Spa and Colony Palms Hotel are both endorsed by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Colony Palms Hotel ranks significantly better than East Canyon Hotel and Spa. Colony Palms Hotel scores 84 with accolades from 8 sources like Travel + Leisure, The Telegraph and Jetsetter.

Descanso Gay Men's Resort
Descanso Gay Men's Resort
7 / 10
288 E.Camino Monte Vista, Palm Springs, CA 92262
From $149 /night
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Pool
  • Free Parking
  • Spa
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Fodor's Fodor's
"The vibe is social and the rooms are spacious at this classy resort whose gracious hosts serve a primarily gay clientele." Full review
Colony Palms Hotel
Colony Palms Hotel
8 / 10
572 North Indian Cyn., Palm Springs, CA 92262
From $179 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
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Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"A speakeasy and brothel for naughty weekending movie-industry types in the 1930s, the 56-room Colony Palms has been reincarnated." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"This hotel has been a hip place to stay since the 1930s, when gangster Al Wertheimer built it to front his casino, bar, and brothel." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"Elegant, but still relatively casual, this hotel is geared toward an adult crowd looking to lounge and dine in style." Full review
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Boutique desert sleep that draws the glitterati to its casitas, Moroccan-inspired spa and renowned restaurant." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"This Spanish Revival-style property was built in 1936 just as Hollywood celebrities began migrating to Palm Springs, the new getaway "playground to the stars."
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