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Set in Palm Springs, 1.1 km from O'Donnell Golf Course, Orbit In - 21 and Over offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden. Located around 5.3 km from Palm Springs Visitor Center, the hotel with free WiFi is also 5.3 km away from Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. The property is 2.1 km from Palm Springs Convention Center, and within less than 1 km of the city centre.

Orbit In - 21 and Over offers 5-star accommodation with a hot tub and terrace. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Palm Springs, like cycling. A warm welcome on arrival, the location is really handy to the centre of town but tucked away in a really peaceful, quiet corner. The bed was really comfortable. Enjoyed having a heated pool and spa. Loved the record player in our room, and access to a vinyls collection! Complimentary cocktail (Orbitini!) each day at Happy Hour, as well as some other complimentary non alcoholic drinks, snacks and breakfast foods. Room was very clean, and beautifully presented in true retro 60s/70s style. We loved everything about this property!

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9.4
Superb
163 reviews
Price from
US$207.90
per night

Located in Palm Springs, 1.6 km from Palm Springs Convention Center, El Noa Noa provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. The property is situated 2.6 km from O'Donnell Golf Course, 6.4 km from Palm Springs Visitor Center and 6.4 km from Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. Guests can use the hot tub, or enjoy pool views.

El Noa Noa offers a barbecue. You can play tennis at this 5-star hotel, and the area is popular for hiking and cycling. Very comfortable stay, El Noa Noa made our anniversary weekend extra special. Great rooms, great pools and outdoor area. Very comfortable and cozy place to stay in Palm springs. Would highly recommend

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9.4
Superb
387 reviews
Price from
US$182.59
per night

The Ameswell Hotel has an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, a garden and shared lounge in Mountain View. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel has a restaurant and a bar. The property is non-smoking and is situated 4 km from Shoreline Amphitheatre. The hotel is new. Modern, ample rooms. Everything was great.

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9
Superb
789 reviews
Price from
US$179
per night

Located in Mountain View, 1.6 km from Shoreline Amphitheatre, Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto provides accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre. This 5-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, a concierge service and free WiFi. Guests can use the spa and wellness centre with a sauna, and hot tub, as well as a shared lounge. We only wanted a place within walking distance to the Shoreline Amphitheater, but we got this plus a wonderful hotel. Extremely friendly front desk staff, free parking, excellet room, exceptionally quiet surroundings, free bikes to enjoy that Google neighborhood. What a jewel!

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9.1
Superb
329 reviews
Price from
US$149
per night

Situated in Anaheim, less than 1 km from Disney California Adventure, JW Marriott, Anaheim Resort features accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking, a garden and a restaurant. This 5-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The hotel provides an outdoor swimming pool and an ATM. Close to Disney and restaurants. Roof top bar was beautiful

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9
Superb
603 reviews
Price from
US$254
per night

Featuring an outdoor pool and sun terrace, this Palm Springs hotel is within 3 miles of Palm Springs International Airport and downtown Palm Springs.

Styled with dark wood furnishings, each room provides free Wi-Fi and free toiletries in the en suite bathroom at La Maison Hotel - Adults Only. Luxury duvets and linens are featured. The accommodation is situated in a beautiful environment. It's a peaceful oasis, accessible only to adults, so there's no need to worry about noise. We interacted with three staff members, all of whom were very kind and helpful. Our room opened directly to the pool, allowing us to refresh ourselves anytime. The quality and layout of the room were perfect for two people. Breakfast was good, although I wouldn't call it continental as described. I would say it's more like an American breakfast. Overall, we received excellent service during our one-week stay. We would go back.

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9.4
Superb
219 reviews
Price from
US$198
per night

Providing luxury white linens, every room offers plush bathrobes, slippers and free toiletries at Shutters On The Beach. Styled in hardwood floors with a refined Tibetan rug, each room provides an iPod docking station and a 42-inch flat-screen TV. An in-room library is offered. Select rooms offer a balcony and select rooms offer spacious spa bathtubs. location,beach, services , cleanliness

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9.2
Superb
491 reviews
Price from
US$585.44
per night

A 42-inch flat-screen cable satellite TV is featured in each air-conditioned room at Casa Del Mar. Each elegant room is decorated in soft colours and features floor-to-ceiling glass windows. All of the pet-friendly rooms include a coffee maker, a minibar and ironing facilities. We were upgraded to a suite which was amazing and we had ocean views which was incredible. Staff were so helpful and freindly and attentive to our needs.

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9.2
Superb
439 reviews
Price from
US$633.25
per night

Various dining options are available at the Beverly Wilshire. the CUT Lounge, a michelin star-rated steakhouse with a menu created by Wolfgang Puck, boasts seafood and steakhouse staples with cocktails and rare wines and spirits from around the world in a Mediterranean setting. Location was fantastic. Town car made going out easy

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9
Superb
474 reviews
Price from
US$835
per night

Onsite eateries Ristorante Bottega, ottimo and Coqueta are curated by an award-winning chef and restaurateur.

Michelin-starred restaurants and Yountville boutique shopping are within 10 minutes’ walk of The Estate Yountville. Napa is 14 km away. Amazing facility and amazing staff

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9
Superb
317 reviews
Price from
US$610
per night

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