Movie Colony Hotel - Palm Springs

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Staff was wonderful. I would stay there again no question. Thanks for a great place!

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The room was clean and very nice (including fridge). There is a microwave near the pool you can use. The lobby isn't open very early or late but I knew that going in so it wasn't a problem.

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First time at Movie Colony, and overall, really enjoyed our stay. The size of the hotel is much smaller than others in town, so gives off a "relaxed vibe", and a nice, casual atmosphere. Definitely, not a scene. We were traveling with friends who stayed at the Viceroy, which we enjoyed visiting there, but glad to have our more intimate accommodations […] at Movie Colony. Room was comfortable, great bed, loved our private terrace. Nice wine hour in evening...bfast was ok, but there is fantastic bfast spot just a block away. Read more

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This hotel is convenient to downtown Palm Springs and to the Convention Center and even has bikes available for guests. It was very clean and comfortable with a nicely stocked breakfast bar and happy hour. I liked the layout of the townhouse with the livingroom area downstairs and the bedroom upstairs along with a private sundeck. The only disturbance […] I had was in the morning with the roadwork outside the hotel; I awoke to the sound of jackhammers!/ But I am sure that inconvenience is temporary and I hope to return to this hotel soon. Read more

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Great place, can't wait to return. The empoyees were wonderful, always willing to help. The hotel itself is very comfortable. We loved the evening happy hour. Also that the pool and spa were available to guests twenty four hours a day. We also liked the hotels location is within walking distacne to the downtown area. we had a wonderful experience staying […] at the MOvie Colony Hotel. Read more

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We had a lovely stay during Modernism Week. The location allowed us to walk almost everywhere and the atmosphere was great. We truly enjoyed the opportunity to meet the other guests over wine in the evening and breakfast in the morning. We never did use the bikes but liked the option. Our room and all common areas were nice and clean. The glasses in […] the room were tinny but that was easily solved by using some plastic cups from the breakfast area after enjoying the lovely cucumber water. Read more

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I'd read all the reviews and couldn't wait to stay here, though I''d wish I'd been warned about late check in, we were ok but barely....If getting there after 6:00 please call as they lock it up tight for the night around 7 ish. We got in, got a tour, and happy hour was in full swing .Pool and hot tubs always open, though we lost electric one night […] so everything was cold most of the next day. Breakfast filled us up with bagels, yogurt and fruit, cereals, coffee and teas...healthy for sure. Friendly atmosphere as only 16 rooms, and no kids! Bikes were there but we were too busy relaxing! Read more

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We arrived on the Friday of Thanksgiving weekend for our honeymoon. Only to find that the hotel claimed to have no record of our reservation and they were booked full. These reservations had been made 6 months in advance, and the clerk was initially not interested in viewing my hotels.com confirmation email I had received days before. After calling […] hotels.com with the clerk, it turned out the hotel had acknowledged the reservation a couple of weeks after receiving it...they just failed to actually make the reservation in their own system. Both the hotel and hotels.com offered to track down another room for us. The hotel found another boutique hotel with availability (the only boutique hotel with availability on the day of a holiday weekend) that was 1/2 mile down the road. The clerk ended up being quite helpful once it was determined that the mix up was the fault of the hotel and not hotels.com. The clerk made and paid for our new reservation and gave us a gift certificate good for a future 2 night stay. Hotels.com ended up refunding us the difference in cost between the two hotels, as the replacement facility was not quite of the same caliber/cost. All in all it was an hour hiccup in the kickoff of our honeymoon, not exactly what I imagined, but it all worked out okay in the end. That being said, were it not for the gift certificate, I likely would not consider staying at the Movie Colony Hotel in the future. Read more

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Our one night at the Movie Colony Hotel was very enjoyable. Our two-room suite had 2 bathrooms, a kitchenette, a living room and very large bedroom. It had a porch and a fire pit where guests could enjoy the beautiful desert evening and the complimentary happy hour. The continental breakfast was minimal but adequate with fresh squeezed orange juice, […] gourmet coffee, pastry and cereal. The hotel is within walking distance of shopping, restaurants and the museum. The pool and spa area is a relaxing place to read a book and enjoy the mountain view. A good value for a great place to stay. Read more

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The grounds were pleasant including a great pool and rooms were clean but dated, especially the bathroom. No one showed in the morning so there was no continental breakfast as advertised....Could be a charming motel with modest investment in upgrading rooms and a person to prepare continental breakfast ...

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We are frequent Palm Springs visitors but this was our first stay at the intimate Movie Colony Hotel. The location is fantastic, the hotel a bit aged and tattered with clear signs of deferred maintenance. Our prepaid reservation did NOT prompt a request for a security credit card for 'incidental' charges, just ID. This is because the property offers […] no staff or other amenities other than the pool and hottub - both in need of TLC - and the morning 'breakfast and happy hour' - neither of which we utilized. After 7pm the property is unattended. We were escorted to what was undoubtedly was one of the least desirable rooms on the ground floor - that did offer a good bed and was acceptable to us for our one night stay. Our room was clean and reasonably well decorated. Regulating the hot water in the shower however was nearly impossible with hot water taking at least 5 minutes of running to show up. Other reviews discuss the A/C situation and thats the rub - on a mid 80's day the individual residential window style A/C barely kept up with the room's stuffiness so on a hot 100+ day you will be sweltering. Overall our very heavily discounted stay was positive as we had plans downtown with friends and the location was walking distance to everything. We can recommend the hotel only if you aren't there in summer and you can get a 'deal', otherwise there are far better immediate choices offering the same walking convenience is a more modern facility. Read more

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My sister and I had a wonderful visit at the Movie Colony Hotel. The daily Happy Hour and continental breakfast were a real treat, we had a beautiful mountain view from our terrace, our room was quiet and private, and the midcentury architecture takes one back to a simpler, more leisurely time. They also have a great room service deal with El Mirasol, […] the restaurant next door. The staff are all professional and cordial, and I can't wait to stay there again! Read more

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We loved this hotel! Generally we prefer a very upbeat high energy hotel when on vacation but this trip we were looking for quiet time together and this hotel filled that need perfectly. Lounging quietly by the pool with soft music in the background made our days relaxing and quiet. Location was great for all palm sorings has to offer just a few blocks […] away. We sort of felt a 50ish /60ish vibe to the hotels ambiance... think Rat Pack days and 60's cool. It's small clean and comfy. The happy hour was a nice touch ... Wine and martini 's from 5:30 to 6:30. The staff was great as well. Only negative note (and we hate to have to add this) the pool and spa tub are in desperate need uf a sprucing up.. Black ring around the pool at water level, aldo paint peeling in some areas... Not enougj of a problem to keep us away , but it should definately be addressed. Read more

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I only had the pleasure of staying one night. Very cute and quaint hotel. Funky and cool. The no host happy hour was great, lots of guests just hanging out and talking. The wine was free and great. The bed was comfortable and the AC kept me cool all night. Would stay here again without question....

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My wife and I came here for our anniversary. The pool is small, but they allow you to bring your own beverages. Our terrace room was nice and the balcony was very private and spacious. Were were walking distance to great restaurants too. We would definitely stay here again!

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I have to say that I'm a regular in palm springs but, after trying several different hotels, I have found the one that I love the most. This is a very private small hotel, only 16 beautiful rooms, most of them 2 stories town house, adult over 21 only, very private and very nice. The rooms are large and very well kept, with a/c, a perfectly working refrigerator, […] nice balcony or terrace, nice bathrobes and very comfortable king size beds with fluffy pillows and comforters. The whole place is very quiet, very few adult only around, most of the times the pool, very nice one, is there just for you. The jacuzzi works perfectly and so does the free Internet connection all over the whole property. Guest have continental breakfast included and free drinks in the afternoon. Nice breakfast that include a variety of fresh fruit, yogurt, cereals, several types of bagels, cream cheese and marmalade, fresh orange juice, and tea, American coffee and French coffe. All day long there is fresh water and coffe available. The girls at the reception are extremely nice, Alina is a sweetheart always readily available if you need anything. It's like being in you own private resort, your home away from home! There are even free bicycles for the guest to use, and parking is free. It's on the side of the streets where you get the sun longest hours, and very close to all the downtown restaurants that are in walking distance. The nicest hotel I have been to in a long time, and cheap! Read more

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Karla at the front desk was great from the moment we walked in. We had pre-booked on Expedia so we didn't have to fill anything out so she gave us a tour of the hotel and our room with a little bit of hotel history too. The rooms were nicely decorated with a cute little chaise lounger and a private patio. The AC worked great and our room was a wonderfully […] chilled retreat from the heat outside. The bed was so comfortable! My only complaint was that the floor was not comfortable to walk on barefooted...it was kind of a basketweave/bamboo style carpeting. The hotel itself is very intimate and the fact that it is 21 and over was so a huge draw for us...NO KIDS! It was like our own adult private resort. There are plenty of lounge chairs for everyone by the pool and the other guests were all so friendly! I just wish the pool water was colder so it'd be more refreshing to jump in after laying out. The hotel has a free happy hour with martinis and they rent bicycles for free so you can bike around Palm Springs. We used the beach cruisers to visit a nearby happy hour and then to enjoy a little ride. There is a free continental breakfast in the mornings and we can use the dishes, blender and microwave 24/7. And we can leave our dishes in the bar sink! There is a park just a few blocks away that is great for a morning walk. I love this hotel and I can't wait to go back! Read more

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I would recommend this hotel to anyone. The rooms are comfortable, the management very kind and helpful, delightful continental breakfast, lively young crowd, beautiful fire pit, easy going in terms of bringing your own beverages to enjoy around the pool, close to beautiful shops, simply delightful!

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The facilities were spotless and very nicely decorated, nice pool area (with floaties haha) and free bikes. Great location super close to downtown as well. The hotel has a clean and modern look and the beds are incredibly comfortable. Its a small intimate hotel but everyone at the hotel seems to be fun and friendly, we enjoyed meeting other couples […] and enjoying the complimentary breakfast/happy hour with the other guests! Age range was around mid 20s to 40s and its not as crazy as the Ace but we had a good time. Staff was very friendly and the prices were very affordable. Would definitely recommend to anyone I know going to Palm Springs. Read more

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PROS: I love how boutique this hotel is! It would be awesome to stay here with a bunch of friends because it would be like your own personal "Melrose Place" with the open/available bar area and only a hundful of rooms. You can bring your own cooler down to the pool which is a money-saver. Also, the hostess was super pleasant and accomidating. CONS: […] The pool needs a major major major scrub! There is a ring around the pool (above the water-below the lip) and it is seriously grimey and there is a bit of mold on the bottom of the rails where it meets the water. The water isn't clean either. Obviously there will be some residual lotion floating around in any pool, but for the water to be cloudy is a bit much. Overall, for the price, this is a neat place to stay. If you're looking for a huge party resort with poolside service - this place is the opposite. More like intimate and mellow, not the cleanest, but not outright filthy. Read more

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Upon our arrival around 2:00 pm, we were shown to our room which was located at the end of the second floor. The room was very small with very worn furniture. It was also very hot! We turned on our air and decided to take a dip in the pool to wait for the room to cool. We were very disappointed to find the pool very dirty and extremely hot! There were […] no umbrellas or trees to shade the pool area. The temperature on this day was 117 degrees and as you can imagine, we were roasting. We went back to our room only to find that the air conditioner was not working. We notified the front desk and they promised to send maintenance in to fix it. A couple hours later, we checked again and it was still hot. We went back to the front desk and they offered to move us to another room; however they needed to clean it and it wouldn't be ready for another hour. We left the hotel to go to dinner to find some air relief. Our room was ready when we returned around 8 PM. The air was better, but not cool. The floor had not been cleaned and there was lots of hair in the shower drain. By this time, we were just too hot and too tired to care! The hotel does not offer beverage/food service during the day other than complimentary happy hour in the evening. They had two ice water containers that were empty most of the time and the ice machine was broken. We couldn't wait for our stay to end so we could move to our next hotel, which by the way--was just perfect! Read more

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Very small boutique hotel. No children allowed, so that is a plus! The rooms were pretty spacious and in our upstairs room we had a very nice balcony with a table/chairs and lounge chairs (also views of the mountains!). The hotel itself is a bit old but still has character. The pool needed some work though. The water wasn't clear each day and also there […] was some grime on the tile that definitely needed scrubbing. It wasn't totally disgusting, but definitely needed a little elbow work there. For the money, I would stay again, unless I could find an amazing deal at the Ace Hotel. Read more

Genuine Expedia guest review

This is a great property with a classic desert deco design. Room and bath small, but tastefully updated giving more of a B&B feel. If you appreciate the architecture from this by-gone era, definitely worth the visit. Staff also very accommodating.

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We just returned from an amazing stay at the Movie Colony Hotel--super-friendly, unpretentious, and completely relaxing. We had room 29 with the pool right out the front door. The room was very hip/retro--very PS with various urban legend stories abound--yes, Jim Morrison did actually jump off our balcony and into the pool below. Bed was extremely comfortable. […] Staff was very friendly and made sure that our needs were addressed. Other than the pool sidewalls needing a bit of a "scrubbing", the stay was perfect and was exactly what we needed for a long weekend in PS. Location is just a block away from the North Downtown Design District; walking to/from was very convenient. Morning walks in the Movie Colony neighborhood were also very enjoyable. We will definitely return. Read more

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Great place! We stayed Mon-Tues, and it was so wonderfully quiet. Pool is small, but secluded and it's a small hotel so even if it was full I think it would be fine. Nice complimentary breakfast and complimentary drinks. Highly recommend.

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More than anything, the staff was so friendly at this little boutique hotel. They made me feel at home, from the gate. Also, I'd requested a quiet room, in advance...and we know this does not always come to pass, but when the woman from the front desk allowed me an early check-in (also very nice) she escorted me to a room, furthest from the pool, tucked […] up in the corner of the property. She also took the time to go over the various ammenities. I felt quite happy I'd booked here and would stay again. It felt like a little piece of a Hollywood Sanctuary, where people were respectful of each others privacy. Lovely place. Read more

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Loved this hotel! My boyfriend and I recently went for our anniversary and our stay was fantastic. The atmosphere was very intimate. Felt like a little condo. Loved that the pool/Jacuzzi had 24 hr access. It was great to have the hotel comp bikes to our availability to roam around town. No complaints whatsoever! =)

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Was a nice stay, the only thing that bugged me was the pool which needed cleaning. We stayed three nights and no one at all attended the water condition, so not sparkly clean at all. The happy hour was a nice treat and the breakfast was also great. Our room wasn't cleaned until after 2pm and the hotel wasn't crowed at all so they said they were busy […] and the maid will get to it soon. If these issues are cleared up I would stay they're again. The bed was very cozy. Kb Read more

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The staff was very friendly and accomadating. The air conditioners on the first and second level of the townhouse pumped much needed cold air the entire time! Our stay was perfect.And the fridge was ACTUALLY COLD! rare for hotels. We didn't have any complaints. From the happy hour to the complimentary bikes to breakfast to the chill environment.

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This was the 2nd. time we have stayed at this hotel.This last time we stayed in a different room, and the bed was very uncomfortable,we could feel the uneven springs under the mattress,that caused us to wake several times during the night.We both woke up with back aches,each day. The 1st. time we stayed in another room,the bed was very comfortable then. The […] hotel is old and has been updated,it has a lot of charm,and we met some lovely people at cocktail time and at the pool. The staff is efficient accomadating and friendly.Will probably stay again,if bed is more comfortable. Read more

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small, quiet complex within close proximity to restaurants and shopping..used the complimentary bike rentals, pool and spa. nice variety of continental breakfast items. was able to extend the checkout time a bit. bed was comfortable and bathroom was a good size. the noise and smell of the food from the mexican restaurant next door was a bit distracting […] if you were out by the bar or firepit in the evening. Read more

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Amazing hotel in Palm Springs. My wife and I stayed 3 nights to celebrate our anniversary. Even though we stayed in the simplest room they offer, it had everything we needed: flat screen TV with cable, wifi, mini-fridge, air conditioning, comfortable bed, quality sheets, iron, etc...; and even though our room didn't have a bath tub, their shower head […] was high pressure so the showers felt really good . The daily breakfast(although very simple) is a plus; also, the complementary wine/drink offered in the evenings was much appreciated. The grounds are very well kept; the pool and jacuzzi were always clean and ready to be enjoyed. Also, they have available bikes to use for free throughout the day if you want to explore the city this way. In conclusion, my wife and I were very happy with our choice; this is the place to stay and explore Palm Springs. It is right in the downtown area; you don't even have to use your car to visit the shops. In comparison to all those big name hotels that charge you more and give you less, this place felt secluded, safe and home-like; it has that "Melrose Place" vibe to it. My wife and I are already planning our next say here. PS The hotel workers are available until 7 pm. If you plan to check in after 7 pm, please call ahead to receive easy instructions as to how to access your room. Read more

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Loved the location of the hotel, the look of the hotel and the price was good. Unfortunately our room had a maintenance problem that could not be fixed right away. The hotel was fully booked so we had to move. Although it was an inconvenience, the hotel took care of us wonderfully. Our next hotel was not nearly as cool or fun as the Movie Colony. We […] will definitely return when we return to Palm Springs!!! Read more

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Service was amazing!! The staff were so helpful and accommodating. The atmosphere was very relaxing and it was great having the bikes available as we were away from downtown. Also the Mexican restaurant next door is a must visit. Palm Springs was a great place to visit and I highly recommend The Movie Colony Hotel as a great place to stay.

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