Ace Hotel and Swim Club, Palm Springs

Location.
This Palm Springs hotel is 2 miles (3.2 kilometers) from the Palm Springs Art Museum, 3.5 miles (5.6 kilometers) from Palm Springs International Airport, and 6 miles (9.7 kilometers) from the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway.

Hotel Features.
Ace Hotel's star attraction is the swim club, featuring a year-round outdoor pool and spa tub (both open until 2 AM), a sundeck lined with loungers, massage yurts, and a stargazing platform. Poolside activities include DJ entertainment, bands, yoga classes, and impromptu dance parties. A second outdoor pool is open to guests when it is not being used for private events. The fitness center, open to guests 24 hours a day, is outfitted with state-of-the-art equipment, as well as TVs, a sauna, a steam room, and lockers. The Feel Good Spa at Ace Hotel offers massage, body treatments, and facials utilizing organic products. The King's Highway restaurant serves roadside-diner fare, updated with local, seasonal ingredients. The Amigo Room bar serves classic and creative artisanal cocktails using fresh juices and house-made mixers. Drinks are available poolside.

Guestrooms.
All 176 guestrooms feature 32-42 inch flat-screen TVs, MP3 plug-ins, and views of the pool, mountains, or Palm Springs. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. Minibars are also provided. Much of the furniture is vintage. Bathrooms include showers and amenities from Rudy’s Barbershop. Some guestrooms open to private patios; dogs are welcome in those rooms.