Sparrows Lodge vs Margaritaville Resort Palm Springs
Sparrows Lodge and Riviera Palm Springs Resort are both praised by expert reviewers. On balance, Riviera Palm Springs Resort is the choice of most professionals compared to Sparrows Lodge. Riviera Palm Springs Resort is ranked #3 in Palm Springs with accolades from 10 publications such as Oyster, Fodor's and Frommer's.
Sparrows Lodge
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1330 East Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92264
From $139 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Pool
Fodor's
"Rustic earthiness meets haute design at the adult-centered Sparrows, just off Palm Springs' main drag."
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Jetsetter
"A hipster hacienda hideaway with summer camp inspired rooms in up-and-coming South Palm Springs."
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Gayot
"A former 1950s motel that has been taken down to the studs, Sparrows Lodge was rebuilt from the ground up and reincarnated as a hip and haute retreat."
The Telegraph
9.0
"A subtle sign—two small black birds on a white background—indicates you've arrived at the rustically romantic Sparrows Lodge."
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goop
"Just like so many Palm Springs properties, this lodge has lived many lives before it’s most recent incarnation as a beautifully-restored 20-room retreat."
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Margaritaville Resort Palm Springs
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1600 North Indian Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262
From $116 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
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."
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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."
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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."
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Gayot
"Following a thoughtful, extravagant renovation, this iconic hotel re-emerged with more Hollywood allure than when it originally opened in 1959."
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."
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