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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. Staff were amazing and very helpful with recommendations. The room was spotless , very comfortable with a retro feel. The aircon was a god send. The pool was refreshing. In walking distance to Palm Springs main street. Would 100% recommend it.

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9.3
Superb
171 reviews
Price from
US$185.90
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. Simply the best. Wish could stay longer

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9.3
Superb
424 reviews
Price from
US$182.59
per night

Conveniently situated in the centre of Los Angeles, Conrad Los Angeles provides air-conditioned rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a terrace. This 5-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. Private parking is available on site. Bed was really nice: right amount of firmness and softness co-existing. Nice pool area with friendly staffs to take care of needs. Spa was relaxing and helpful in relieving stress. Restaurants exceeded my expectation in both taste and wine selections.

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9
Superb
224 reviews
Price from
US$330.65
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. +Excellent modern property +Lovely grounds and facilities +Welcoming lobby and reception area +Great room and furnishings +Did not break the bank when compared to other good valley hotels (very few and typically all luxe)

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9
Superb
789 reviews
Price from
US$169
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 went to the Shoreline amphitheater for a concert. Walkable distance. Restaurants were in Mountain View and Palo Alto so we had to us rides hare but wonderful hotel.

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9.1
Superb
360 reviews
Price from
US$137.70
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. Everything and the service outstanding.

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9
Superb
588 reviews
Price from
US$263
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. All the staff are simply amazing. Alfredo and team make you feel welcome and nothing is too much trouble for them to do for you. We’re definitely going to book with them again if we’re lucky enough to get back to Palm Springs

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9.3
Superb
200 reviews
Price from
US$163.90
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. Shutters feels like home. Cozy and welcoming.

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9.2
Superb
492 reviews
Price from
US$725
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. Our stay here was incredible - the location, the hotel, the amenities and the staff were all amazing. It is 100% worth the price to stay here - I cannot wait to return!

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9.1
Superb
444 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. Great location, extraordinary staff, very comfortable, clean, and spacious room.

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9
Superb
470 reviews
Price from
US$965
per night

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