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Ace Hotel & Swim Club
- Where:
- Why:California road trip
- When:January 2014
- Who:4 thirsty Londoners
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On your way down the mountains, make sure to toss a rainbow piñata around Joshua Tree, or the locals will imprison you for hipster treason.
Canvas-covered walls & concrete floors. There was a nice record player and vinyls by the bed, but I forgot to take a picture of them... so you’re getting the vintage desk instead.
A handy list of things and dates.
Our room had its own private patio with fireplace. There are also cosy communal ones dotted around the resort, which is a really
nice touch.
These guys!
The main pool and hot tub are idyllic - immaculately set against the desert hills and always bustling with hot blondes and muscle babes (not pictured here).
The hotel’s own King’s Highway diner is a mid-century modern gem, intelligently restored and immaculately decorated by Commune Design and Atelier Ace.
We momentarily tore ourselves away from the pool for a quick hike (which is American for ‘walk’) up the nearby San Bernardino Mountains. It was windy.
The Ace brand really comes into its own in Palm Springs - people come here to chill. The rooms’ laid-back, personal décor lends itself perfectly to a lazy, boozy few days.
Highs & Lows
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The hotel spa doesn’t look like much, but dished out the best back massage I’ve ever had.
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The rooms come with all manner of resort robes, throws and stripy djellabas that you’ll never want to take off.
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Prepare to make friends. The crowd is social, especially around the hot tub, but equally laid-back, so you won’t feel invaded.
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‘Laid-back’ also applies to the hotel’s employees, who are utterly charming, helpful and impervious to urgency.
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The Amigo Room bar is worth a look, but its gloomy, cavern-like vibe was lost on me.
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There was some building work going on near the pool during our stay, which was a bit noisy.
Important Bits
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Type
Boutique desert resort
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Vibe
Mid-century modern meets Native American flea market.
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Location
In the heart of Palm Springs.
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Rooms
170
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Music
Perfectly curated poolside eclectic.
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Year Opened
2009
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Designed By
Commune Design and Atelier Ace
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Health & Wellness
2 pools, 1 gym, and excellent spa facilities
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Restaurant
Gigantic breakfasts and modern diner fare at The King’s Highway.
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Bar
The Amigo Room, a shadowy booze grotto.
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Children
Easy going kids, yes. High-maintenance screamers, no.
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Price
Exactly what you’d expect.
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