Ace Hotel and Swim Club
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Hotel Overview
A Perfect Vacation
It was my first time visiting Palm Springs, and the Ace was the perfect place to stay. There's an...
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Jonjon Fan
- Jan 16, 2013
PS i love you
trendy / boutique hotel at a great price. booked this hotel when a friend was in town from NYC. the...
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Martinez Venice
- May 17, 2013
HighlightsChic hotel offers funky decor and spa services in Palm Springs
Ace Hotel and Swim Club is built on the foundation of a 1965 Howard Johnson hotel and the property has been revamped to maintain the 1960s era charm. Funky, edgy decor creates a distinctive look, and rooms combine well-worn leather couches with luxurious bedding, expertly melding gritty, 60s-type furnishings with modern amenities. Just south of downtown Palm Springs and close to the mountains, Ace Hotel and Swim Club gives a nod toward the coolness of the past, in a contemporary setting.Highlights
- Funky, 1960s-inspired decor
- Spa services with organic ingredients
- Close to Palm Springs and mountains
Rooms
Ace Hotel and Swim Club rooms boast eye-catching, distinctive details. Screens around the beds feature 1960s-era photos tacked up with binder clips. Chairs seem rescued from old schoolhouses or offices. Canvas drapes are pinned back to reveal patio spaces, giving rooms the feel of a safari tent. The effect is a charming, retro atmosphere that feels comfortable and welcoming. Suites offer separate living areas and some feature vinyl record players in the room.
Features
Ace Hotel and Swim Club features an old, restored diner called King's Highway that offers traditional American favorites. Chefs use local, seasonal and organic ingredients whenever possible and the meats are sustainably raised. The Amigo Room bar serves classic and creative cocktails using fresh juices and house-made mixers.
Guests can also borrow one of the hotel's Weber grills for a room's private patio or terrace. The hotel offers communal outdoor hearths if guests want to mingle and make new friends while preparing their outdoor feasts.
The Feel Good Spa at Ace Hotel and Swim Club provides simple, practical treatments geared toward boosting health and relaxation while treating the senses to a luxurious experience. The spa focuses on using natural, organic ingredients and offers purifying clay masks, body scrubs, hot stone massage, deep tissue massage, cooling skin treatments and facials. The extensive pool area offers another opportunity to relax and recharge.
Ace Hotel and Swim Club is close to numerous activities in the area. The Smoke Tree Stables offers horseback riding by the hour, while Indian Canyons Golf boasts two semi-private, championship courses. Also close is the Palm Springs Tennis Club.
Transportation
- Palm Springs International Airport (2.3 mi/3.8 km)
Attractions
- Village of Palm Springs (1.2 mi/1.9 km)
- Rancho Mirage, Cathedral City (4.6 mi/7.4 km)
Business
- Business center
- Meeting facilities
- Free Wi-Fi
Ace Hotel and Swim Club Rooms
- Simple room
- The Room offers One King sized or two double-double beds. Bathroom with shower, tub and signature amenities. 32" - 42" flatscreens and MP3 plug. Palm Springs city views.
- Standard room
- The Room offers One King sized or two double-double beds. Bathroom with shower, tub and signature amenities. 32" - 42" flatscreens and MP3 plug. Mountain or pool views.
- King Lounge Twin
- The Room offers One King sized bed with two twins. Bathroom with shower, tub and signature amenities. 32" - 42" flatscreens and MP3 plug. Mountain or pool view.
- Patio with Garden
- One King sized bed. Bathroom with shower, tub and signature amenities, 32" - 42" and MP3 plug. Adjacent private patio (235 - 265 SF) with lounge area. Vinyl record players and unique vintage furniture.
- Patio with Fire Place
- One King sized bed. Bathroom with shower, tub and signature amenities, 32" - 42" flatscreens and MP3 plug. Adjacent private patio (235 - 265 SF) with lounge area and fire pit. Vinyl record players and unique vintage furniture. Pool views
- Simple Suite
- One King sized bed and upscale living room area with vintage furniture. Bathroom with shower, tub and signature amenities.32" - 42" flatscreens and MP3 plug. Vinyl record players in room.
- Side by Side Suite
- One King sized bed and upscale living room area with vintage furniture. Bathroom with shower, tub and signature amenities.32" - 42" flatscreens and MP3 plug. Vinyl record players in room.
- Ace Suite
- One King sized bed and upscale living room area with vintage furniture. Bathroom with shower, tub and signature amenities.32"- 42" flatscreens and MP3 plug. Vinyl record players in room. Private patio with fireplace and lounge area.
Amenities
- Wireless internet
- Pool
- Smoke-free policy
- General
- Smoke-free policy
- Concierge
- Pets allowed
- Activities
- Pool
- Health club
- Spa services
- Dining
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Services
- Business center
- Conference facilities
- Internet
- Wireless internet
- Accessibility
- Handicapped rooms/facilities
Hotel Map
- Area served
- Palm Springs
- Nearby airports
- International Airport: Palm Springs International Airport
- Area description
- Hotel is located in 701 E Palm Canyon Dr. Palm Springs CA 92264
Dining
- Amigo Bar
- There is the original old ranch-hand bar, the Amigo Room, which we have restored to its high/low glory and we have added an old ice cream truck- the Short Bus- as our poolside bar. The Trailer bar- an old caravan with graphics by the Date Farmers- will roll up to the Commune for events. Unlike typical Palm Springs bars, we emphasize quality micro-distilleries and fresh mixing ingredients like real, squeezed juices, infusions, and homemade syrups.
- King's Highway Restaurant
- We took the old Denny's restaurant on the property and unearthed a cool terrazzo floor, sandblasted the flagstone walls and recovered the booths in saddle leather. The food redefines roadside diner fare as part of an American peasant food tradition-rustic, direct, resourceful, sensuous, and social. The focus will be on fresh, organic, and local ingredients that expand the stereotypical view of Palm Springs to create a regional cuisine grounded in a sense of place. We understand that food is first and foremost a series of relationships not only in the eating but in the preparing and the sourcing. We believe that cooking should always be inspired but never pretentious and that food should be accessible but not ordinary. In feeling, we imagine this experience like the most amazing backyard barbeque you've ever been to.
Hotel Policies
- Check-in:
- 0300
- Check-out:
- 1200
Terms and conditions
Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.
The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.
Guest Reviews (74)
Ratings and reviews for Ace Hotel and Swim Club
- All travelers (74) 3.8 / 5
- Business (3) 4 / 5
- Couples (33) 3.5 / 5
- Families (13) 3.6 / 5
- Friends (11) 3.9 / 5
- Singles (11) 4 / 5
- L.G.B.T. (2) 5 / 5
- Amenities:
- 4.3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4.1
- Hotel staff:
- 4.4
- Room comfort:
- 4.2
- Location:
- 4.1
- Value:
- 4.3
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Reviewer score
Would recommend
Solo mom
Four (super casual) stars
Some people will find the canvas walls and hard floors off-putting (see, super casual) but for the rest of us this place gives just what's wanted in the desert: cool relaxation. Cool, as in its many shady retreats from the glorious sun you've come to enjoy, and cool, as in a retreat from all the mundane and uptight life garbage you've come to get away from. This place is almost too hip for its own good, but hey, it's just a vacation, you deserve a little bit of hip, right? All ages and types seemed comfortable at the Ace, and that's always a good thing in my book, as I am an odd type, myself. Comfort and fun are the rules here. The Ace has a fabulous bar (try a Desert Facial); the food at its Kings Highway restaurant is more expensive than the Heaps O'Food-type chains on the same strip, but not by much, and it is heaps better. All I ate there was excellent-- the fish tacos are popular for a reason, and the French toast is a marvel--and all was generously portioned for sharing or saving (the chilaquiles taste even better as leftovers!) And there are genuinely fun things to do here without leaving the hotel: try the awesome Sissy Bingo or a film screening. Noisy with parties on the weekend, if you got an outward-facing room you'd probably be okay. Great for families-- 2 pools, one quieter-- and folks with dogs. Not good for folks trying to avoid human (or canine) contact. Loved it; will be back.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Money-saving tip:
Not Applicable
This is a resort and no outside food or drink is allowed (beware the killer mini bar!!) but most people seemed to flout the rule. Certainly if you're discreet it's not an issue.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Yessica
Great fun hotel
Amazing time at the hotel. Fun, friendly and good food! FYI frozen piña coladas were great!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Fun Hotel
What a great hotel. I was a bit worried at first as it was the only place i could get into over the Easter Break. What a surprise. I was probably a bit over age so the noise of the guests having so much fun bothered me a little but for young people this place is perfect. fun and hip rooms all quality mid century with modern bathrooms and up to date air con that didn't keep me up comfortable beds with nice linens, super clean and to top that the food in the resturant was amazing and all the staff were friendly and helpful. I loved it and boy am i fussy. Oh and what a great price including free parking ,wifi these guys no what they're doing. keep up the good work and i forgot to mention all the staff are hot i would love to know who's on the selection panel.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Modern and Fun
Enjoyed the hotel and staff. Pool got crowded and it became difficult to get a lounge chair.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 2
- Value:
- 3
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Travels too much
Fun AND relaxing
Surprisingly quiet and restful for a youthful and fun hotel. Highly recommended.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
AJL
Hipster hotel
Great hotel; booked a room with patio and fireplace -definitely worth the extra money. Staff was super friendly, room was nice and clean, and free loaner bikes added a nice touch. Ate once at King's Highway...food was so-so, but cool ambience. The pool was fantastic...and they have servers walking around taking drink/munchie orders. Huge jacuzzi. All-in-all, a great trip.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Shopping tip:
Short drive from hotel
Definitely check out Desert Hills outlets for some great deals on designer goods.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
doodbro
ace hotel makes palms springs visitable!
Its like paul frank and urban outfitters made a hotel with ikea stuff!!! super hip and young adult friendly. Awesome diner/dive bar and a pool thats open till 2am. If you actually have to visit palm springs, im sorry, but this super fun hotel will help cool you down cuz you know your sweating like crazy!!! stay here soon
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Nightlife tip:
In Hotel
drink at the amigo room and fill up on kings hwy beer. At $3 a pint you couldnt beat it if you had michael jacksons zombie corpse dancing.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Oral Historian and Piano Player
Creative vibe but need more flexibility
Overall favorable - liked the off beat creative style, inexpensive food choices. Some of the staff were inflexible and immature and not willing to cater to my unique needs, e.g. making it impossible for me to use the piano in the bar for practice at any time. Room cleaning was sloppy.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 2
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Doc McB
Casual chic decor and very pet friendly
I really loved the size of the pool, the poolside vibe and DJ entertainment. The outdoor seating lounges in front of each room on the ground floors with the huge fireplaces were great.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Anonymous
Funky but a bit disorganized...
The room decor was the best part of the Ace. Service is NOT their thing, at least not yet for this new hotel. Long lines for check-in, restaurant service was the worst I've experienced 3 out of five times I tried to eat there during my weeklong stay I ended up getting up and walking out / or not being seated at all. They're a new hotel and all but come on. Get more staff and or better trained staff. It took 15 minutes for instance for a staff member to search google for tour information. 15 minutes to find my reservation... Lot's of waiting around. The Ace also booked an on-site party over the weekend that took over the pool area and went on LOUDLY until mid morning.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 1
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 4
Sightseeing tip:
Short drive from hotel
Jeep tours of Joshua Tree