Descanso Resort - A Gay Men's ResortvsVilla Royale
Both East Canyon Hotel and Spa and Villa Royale Inn are rated very highly by expert writers. Overall, Villa Royale Inn is the choice of most reviewers compared to East Canyon Hotel and Spa. Villa Royale Inn comes in at #30 in Palm Springs with recommendations from 2 reviews like Gayot, oyster.com.
Descanso Resort - A Gay Men's Resort
Fodor's
288 E.Camino Monte Vista, Palm Springs, CA 92262
From $149/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Pool
- Free Parking
- Spa
"The vibe is social and the rooms are spacious at this classy resort whose gracious hosts serve a primarily gay clientele." Full review
Villa Royale
Oyster
Gayot
The Telegraph
Travel + Leisure
Michelin Guide
Condé Nast Traveler
Lonely Planet
1620 Indian Trail, Palm Springs, CA 92264
From $139/night
- Pet Friendly
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Upper-middle-range
"Modeled after a classic Mediterranean estate, the Villa Royale Inn is a boutique upper-middle-range property that is rich in old Hollywood history." Full review
"The Villa Royale Inn is surrounded by lush landscaping, two luxurious pools and a location that yields stunning mountain views and a beautiful natural desert setting."
8.0
"This Fifties favourite has become one of the most sought-after boutique hotels in Palm Springs." Full review
"This adults-only hotel combines the atmosphere of Hollywood's Golden Age with modern comforts and an eclectic mix of vintage furnishings, stunning art, and clever style"
Palm Springs Travel Guide
March 1, 2021
Bib Gourmand
"A discreet and elegant (and adults-only) escape in a quieter corner of Palm Springs — complete with a very impressive bar and restaurant. The Spanish-style architecture is still very much intact." Full review
"John Janulis also developed the Villa Royale hotel nearby and its Spanish Mediterranean restaurant lined with Gucci wallper, Del Rey"
"Indulge your inner hermit at Villa Royale, an adults-only hideaway that strikes just the right note of peace and relaxation. Be sure to have a cocktail at Del Rey, the hotel's on-site bar..."