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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. Large cosy room with a fireplace and a great outdoors shower. Great view of the hills I forgot a jacket and the hotel staff immediately informed me and sent it to San Diego

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9.3
Superb
164 reviews
Price from
US$196.90
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. This is a small and therefore peaceful and relaxing property! Had an awesome time in the jacuzzi and the spa tub was amazing as well as the rainfall showerhead!!! Just a lil fyi the shower is open and both sides so if someone is at the coffee station or sitting at the dining table you can be seen showering lol!

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9.4
Superb
389 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 was very clean and the staff were amazing. Very helpful and accommodating.

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9
Superb
783 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
333 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. Everything. Modern, sleek, lovely staff. Great location for Disneyland.

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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. Everything: care and attention from the staff. Beautiful boutique hotel and rooms. Excellent breakfast.

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9.4
Superb
220 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. Beautiful hotel with excellent facilities, service,food,location

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9.2
Superb
490 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. The Service The Room View The The Restaurant The Front Desk Breakfast was amazing for room dining.

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9.1
Superb
437 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. Everything, location, beds comfortable, acs are working great, staff is amazing.

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9
Superb
474 reviews
Price from
US$845
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
316 reviews
Price from
US$600
per night

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