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Hotel California vs Margaritaville Resort Palm Springs

Hotel California and Riviera Palm Springs Resort are both praised by professional reviewers. On balance, Riviera Palm Springs Resort ranks significantly higher than Hotel California. Riviera Palm Springs Resort ranks #3 in Palm Springs with accolades from 10 publications like Frommer's, Fodor's and Oyster.

Hotel California
Hotel California
7 / 10
424 E Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92264
From $142 /night
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Concierge
  • Pool
  • Free Parking
  • Kitchenette
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Expect homey accommodations for all budgets at this delightful hotel that's decked out in rustic Mexican furniture." Full review
Oyster Oyster
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
Gayot Gayot
"Like the Eagles’ song says: Welcome to the Hotel California."
Margaritaville Resort Palm Springs
Margaritaville Resort Palm Springs
8 / 10
1600 North Indian Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262
From $116 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant
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Time Out 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 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 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 Gayot
"Following a thoughtful, extravagant renovation, this iconic hotel re-emerged with more Hollywood allure than when it originally opened in 1959."
Wallpaper 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
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