L'Horizon Resort & SpavsJW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa
Both properties are endorsed by expert reviewers. On balance, L'Horizon Resort & Spa ranks significantly higher than JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa. L'Horizon Resort & Spa ranks #8 in Palm Springs with accolades from 9 reviewers including Travel + Leisure, Jetsetter and Gayot.
L'Horizon Resort & Spa
Condé Nast Traveler
Gayot
The Telegraph
Travel + Leisure
Jetsetter
Mr & Mrs Smith
Afar Magazine
Hideaway Report
Lonely Planet
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1050 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92264
From $450/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Concierge
Condé Nast Traveler "“There were a lot of fun hotels in Palm Springs, but there weren’t any great ones, and I wanted to change this.”" Full review
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Request a west- facing bungalow with an outdoor shower and watch the sun go down over the San Jacinto Mountains while shampooing.
Gayot "This desert playground attracted a veritable constellation of Hollywood stars throughout the 1950s and 1960s including the likes of Betty Grable and Marilyn Monroe."
The Telegraph9.0
"A private mid-century modern compound that has been transformed into a luxurious three-acre resort." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The bungalows come with patios, and there are 25 guest rooms, from the Queen Standard to the 2,000-square-foot Residence, which has its own private pool." Full review
Jetsetter "Mid-century architectural icon reborn as one of Palm Springs’ poshest sleeps with a firepit, spa and a star-chef restaurant." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "Here I was, reliving my summer-camp days, but this time – instead of log cabins and lopsided fires – I was at the luxurious L’Horizon Resort & Spa in Palm Springs." Full review
Afar Magazine "When you’re staying at this historic property, it’s worth waking up early to watch the sun rise and turn the sky pink against the San Jacinto Mountains." Full review
Hideaway Report93.0
"Originally designed in 1952 by renowned architect William F. Cody as a family retreat for the television producer, oil tycoon and hotel owner Jack Wrather." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Treat yourself to alfresco showers, a chemical-free swimming pool and private patios. Adult-only." Full review
Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
"Palm Springs is justifiably proud of its mid-century Modernist heritage, and L’Horizon’s architect, William F. Cody, was a big part of the city’s story. In its first heyday it was a..." Full review
JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa
Fodor's Gayot
Forbes Travel Guide
Oyster
National Geographic
74855 Country Club Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260
From $228/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "With a dramatic U-shape design, this sprawling convention-oriented hotel is set on 450 landscaped acres and wraps around the desert's largest private lake." Full review
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It's a long walk from the lobby to the rooms; if you're driving, you might want to request a room close to the parking lot.
Gayot "One of the largest and grandest resort hotels in the Coachella Valley (eight stories with 884 rooms on 450 acres), this place has everything you'd expect, and then some."
Forbes Travel Guide Recommended
"Palm tree-lined paths, freshwater lakes and rolling green golf courses set the scene as you approach the JW Marriott Desert Springs, one of the Coachella Valley’s largest resorts." Full review
OysterUpscale
"Looks and feels like a resort oasis in the middle of the desert...it houses almost 900 rooms in several wings, so guests can choose if they prefer to sleep closer to the spa or pools. " Full review
National Geographic "At the other end of the size scale, the giant JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa doubles as a bird sanctuary, with its own desert gardens and pleasure boats leaving from the lobby"
