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Reviews of Hotel California This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

424 East Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92264, United States

#12 of 146 hotels in Palm Springs

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 213 hotel reviews

9.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.6

  • Comfort

    9.5

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    9.4

  • Staff

    9.8

  • Value for money

    9.0

  • Free Wifi

    8.7

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  • Reviewed: September 1, 2025

    10
    One of our best stays during our road trip of California
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    That we didnt stay longer

    WOW - staff were amazing - room was incredible with air con and fan which made for a lovely sleep in the heat. Goodies in the room - lovely atmosphere- wonderful relaxing pool - coffee and breakfast served in the kitchen - loved every minute of our over night stay and would highly recommend

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 28, 2025

    10
    Welcome to Hotel California
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very intimate location. Convenient parking. Very friendly staff.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 24, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No complaints

    The rooms and the kitchen access

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 23, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Staff was very nice and accommodating. Rooms were clean and the beds were comfortable. Loved the out door ambiance. Pool and spa was great! Great location.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 11, 2025

    10
    Just stay over!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Just a fabulous small hotel. Pool open 24h!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 7, 2025

    10
    Cozy unpretentious classic comfortable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Studio with Pool View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Night staff was excellent, thorough communication leading up to my arrival. Beautiful ambience at night. Quiet and cozy. Great parking up front. The pantry is a huge bonus.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 30, 2025

    10
    Hidden GEM in the desert with "Melrose Place" vibes.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Our first stay, we had a murphy bed, it was not very comfortable, opt for regular bed.

    The location is wonderful. We've been here twice, and we love all the little extras it offers, like the community kitchen, movies, bikes and adults only policy.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: July 27, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing at all

    The staff was above all expectations. The room, the pool - everything was awesome. Hope to come back one day

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 21, 2025

    8.0
    Looking forward to an update
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room was not as cute as our last visit

    A great boutique feel

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 17, 2025

    10
    Great place in hospitality!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything was perfect.

    Everything was great!! Service, Room, pool. Terry and Linda are super nice! From the full kitchen and breakfast!!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 11, 2025

    10
    Clean/Comfortable/Cozy
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Clean/comfortable and cozy! Loved the place and all it had to offer. Very clean rooms and beds were very comfortable! Small self serve breakfast area but just right for great coffee/juice/bagels! Ann was great at communicating check in and Lynda provided great restaurant recommendations. Just 5 minutes from downtown area! Highly recommend!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 8, 2025

    10
    Nice Stay une Palm Springs at the California Hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    A very Nice place in Palm Springs. An island of coolness in the summer heat and a warm welcome during our short stay.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 7, 2025

    9.0
    very reasonable considering the location and amenities
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    cute retro property, quaint.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 27, 2025

    10
    Cute place!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room with Pool View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything was good.

    Pool and jacuzzi were just the right temps and super clean, staff was great, free breakfast was excellent, loved all the shade and gardens, very peaceful atmosphere, easy to find, early check-in was appreciated.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 24, 2025

    10
    I will definitely be back
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    This is one of my favorite hideaways in Palm Springs. The ambience is perfect

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 23, 2025

    10
    A relaxing get away, surrounded by stunning views and peaceful ambiance!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The price when not in off season, tends to be on the higher end.

    The hotel grounds are stunning! It is well kept and very clean. The staff are very welcoming! The rooms are a nice size. Some are remodeled and others as mine was are showing wear, yet they are very cleaned and well maintained.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 20, 2025

    10
    Do not go through booking.com, the hotel match the price.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I absolutely didn't like that booking.com didn't pay the hotel for our room reservations. I had to give Hotel California my credit card # and was charged AGAIN before we could check in. The woman in the hotel office told me I'll have to call booking.com to get a refund. I spent almost 3 hours of "relaxation "time trying to talk to someone. I called 4 times, after going through all the prompts and waiting on hold for at least 30 minutes the call was disconnected each time. Talk about frustration!! instead of enjoying the beautiful weather and property. The next day the hotel was paid and our credit card was refunded. I'll never go through booking.com again. I do miss the drinks and happy hour 😩

    Love the temperature of pool, landscaping with humming birds. Breakfast is self service, kitchen is always open with snacks available, the coffee is very good. the staff are very friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 9, 2025

    10
    Beautiful, quiet little gem in the desert.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    So the pool grout needs updating. That's it.

    Romantic, charming little gem in the desert. Staff was super welcoming and helpful. We had a little glitch on the keyless entry, and it turned out they had a system issue, and some other problems, that resulted in me getting an upgraded room. It was marvelous! Candlelit pool and spa was a beautiful touch. We had a girls' getaway weekend and it was perfect. Also appreciate the snacks and beverages in room - very thoughtful.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: May 31, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Pool View
    • Stayed 1 night

    I would recommend not using booking.com, if issues arise you will have not support

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: May 27, 2025

    9.0
    Would stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    All the lights at the property flickered the entire stay, very odd.

    Very clean room, great attention to detail. Small continental breakfast included and nice DVD library.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 25, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I had to book last minute, because my other hotel reservation was canceled without notice, and Maria and her team literally safed my life late in the evening. The hotel is in boutique style, very intimate and with so many loveley details. A 10/10! Breakfast and drinks in the fridge are included. Awesome! Thank you again, to the whole team.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 23, 2025

    10
    Marvellous Hotel, great staff and location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    From the moment my son and I arrived on our road trip for a three night stay, Terri and the staff offered excellent service. This small 16 room hotel was well located to enjoy the Palm Springs environment. It almost felt like a private villa. Would certainly recommend the hotel and hope to revisit when next in the area.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 23, 2025

    10
    We left, but we wanted to stay…
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Could use a few updates to pool and jacuzzi tile and grout. Otherwise, super.

    The location was great even though there was so much construction going on. The staff was lovely and the accommodations made us feel at ease.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 22, 2025

    9.0
    We only stayed one night as a respite from a long drive. The room was confortable Access to a kitchen with fridge - wit
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It’s a good value. The pool is small but very tidy

    Friendly staff, clean, good location, cozy

    Stayed in May 2025

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