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The Willows vs Margaritaville Resort Palm Springs

The Willows and Riviera Palm Springs Resort are both praised by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Riviera Palm Springs Resort scores significantly better than The Willows. Riviera Palm Springs Resort ranks #3 in Palm Springs with recommendations from 10 publications like Travel + Leisure, Forbes Travel Guide and Jetsetter.

The Willows
The Willows
7 / 10
412 W. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262
From $522 /night
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Concierge
  • Pool
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Gayot Gayot
"Romantic, peaceful and private, this place is perfect for couples. Each of the eight guest rooms has its own personality with furnishings carefully selected to match a theme."
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"The Willows is an upscale bed-and-breakfast property in a Mediterranean-style villa built in 1925 that's full of romantic atmosphere." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"The Willows was built in 1924 as a home for New York attorney Samuel Untermyer, and hosted guests including Albert Einstein." Full review
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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