Hotel CaliforniavsDesert Riviera Hotel
Both hotels are rated very highly by professional reviewers. Overall, Desert Riviera Hotel scores slightly higher than Hotel California. Desert Riviera Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 77 with praise from 3 publications like Gayot, The Telegraph and Oyster.
Hotel California
 Fodor's
 Oyster
 Gayot
424 E Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92264
From $142/night
- Hot Tub
 - Free Internet
 - Concierge
 - Pool
 - Free Parking
 - Kitchenette
 
 "Expect homey accommodations for all budgets at this delightful hotel that's decked out in rustic Mexican furniture." Full review
Mid-Range
 "The 14-room mid-range boutique Hotel California is a charming, adult getaway (no young children allowed) just outside downtown Palm Springs." Full review
 "Like the Eagles’ song says: Welcome to the Hotel California." 
Desert Riviera Hotel
 Oyster
 Gayot
 The Telegraph
610 E Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92264
From $147/night
- Hot Tub
 - Free Internet
 - Free Breakfast
 - Shuttle Bus
 - Laundry Service
 - Concierge
 
Mid-Range
 "The affordable rates, array of features (for its size), and attentive staff providing free extras make this renovated 1950s motel a great value." Full review
 "A stylish ‘50s Palm Springs sanctuary awash in a rainbow of citrus hues. There are just eleven stylish rooms (some with kitchens) concealed behind the entrance of this low-slung hideaway." 
9.0
 "The Desert Riviera Hotel bills itself as a 'garden resort' and it's easy to see why." Full review