Alcazar Palm Springs

The hotel/​grounds/​location are all very nice and comfortable. The continental breakfast left a bit to be desired – quite a bit, actually. They could do much better for that.
The day we left, we had time to kill before our flight and enjoyed sitting out at the pool until it was time to leave.
I would caution, though, about charges. Even though went in thru their website to make reservations, it somehow (unknown to me) made the reservation thru Expedia. Two weeks after getting home, I was charged an additional $ 12/​night for the resort fee (which you don’t get a whole lot for).
I debated about rating the a 3 or 4, but when I called about the charge, they said they have complained about the charge to Expedia, and the fact it’s not disclosed when you pay what you think is the full price. I’ll leave it to you whether or not to believe them. They certainly didn’t tell me there would be an extra charge when we left.

This place is a little oasis. So much so that I hate to write about it.
I cannot say enough good things about the chill vibe. This is not your place if you’re looking for a scene. It’s hip, chill and grown up.
The staff is friendly and unobtrusive. The accommodations in terms of the rooms, are somewhat Spartan. Don’t come here if you’re looking for total lux. This is your place to meditate, read by the pool, have an adult beverage and relax.
Location is a plus.

I originally intended to give this place 3 stars, however:
My husband and I came here for a much-​needed weekend getaway. We have stayed in many of the boutique hotels nearby and wanted to try someplace new. While the property is attractive, with a nice pool area, our room was sub-​par. It was sparsely furnished, which is attempting to look modern, but came off as very chintzy. There were no curtains on the Windows which made the room too bright. I like a black-​out curtain in a hotel. Biggest issue for me, however was that the website advertised as an «adults only,» hotel, which was a selling point for me. We left two kids at home. Yet, every time we were at the pool there were children present. Including 10:30 at night when we were going for a romantic dip. 6 year-​old doing cannonballs! Definitely won’t be coming back.

I cannot recommend this place enough. My husband and I were married there back in 2012 and this has been our go to spot since. We come back multiple times a year and just love it. I think we’re stayed in just about every category of room there and they’re all really great. Love the 2 bedroom apartment that we stayed in during the weekend of our wedding. If you ever get a chance to stay there it’s perfect for a little family. Has a kitchenette 2 rooms and living space The jacuzzi rooms are very spacious as well. There are some with HUGE patios with some of the rooms. Love the rotunda room as well. They have done such a great job upgraded the property. Really love the décor. I would highly suggest both the restaurants on the property. When we come out for the weekend we usually don’t leave the compound much. Everything you need is right there. Definitely swing by the front desk in the morning. They typically have fresh pastries which are to die for and fresh espresso.. The staff is super hospitable and have been so wonderful to us over the years. Always going out of their way to make sure our stay is wonderful. On one occasion when we came back for our anniversary they had champagne sent to our room. Details like this really make the difference. We never stay anywhere but Alcazar.

We love this place! The staff is simply the best! Clean, white, minimalist style rooms are easy to be in. Many different room layouts, nicely located in the up-​town design district. Many great restaurants within walking distance. Can’t beat it!

My experience at the Alcazar was not very positive, but the reason for 4 stars is because of the great Manager, Robert.
During our stay we were checked into a room and when we unlocked the door clothes and suitcases were on the bed. For a small boutique hotel I found this surprising. We went back to the front desk and told them someone was already in the room. We then waited about 30 minutes and told we would now be in a different room, without further explanation. The new room had a steak salad in fridge from the previous guest.
The hotel is beautiful and in a great part of town. The only reason I would consider staying again is because of how nicely the manager Robert handled the situation. After our stay I sent my concerns, in hopes the manager would be made aware. He immediately went above and beyond to express his disappointment for our negative experience. I felt his sincerity and genuine concern. Great manager and hopefully the rookie errors will be corrected in the future.

Nice little hotel, very clean rooms and grounds. we’d stay here again. There’s a Resturant next door. Downtown is a few blocks very easy walk.

This place was amazing… came here for my birthday weekend just my boyfriend and i… Everything about this place was amazing our room was clean love the style of it so peaceful… Had a jacuzzi inside had our own patio king size bed restroom was amazing .love the fact that everything was walking distance everyone was nice .I’m deff coming back again… room #19 poolside deluxe king size was our room deffenetly recommend… every year we plan to come out here in Dec

Great value in downtown Palm Springs. The Alcazar is a stylishly decorated, very clean property in a good location within walking distance to very good food. They also have plentiful free parking for guests! The morning pastries and coffee were good, and I especially appreciated the espresso to get that extra shot into my coffee! For what we received, I thought the rate we paid was very, very fair. Would be 5 stars but for some of the front desk staff who were noticeably unhappy or spoke in an overly harsh tone to us, and that kind of treatment puts a damper on one’s vacation.
I would definitely stay at the Alcazar again.
Tip: Because the property is close to local businesses and the fact that most rooms surround the pool area, you may hear people talking outside your room. Bring earplugs if that might disturb your sleep!

I was hesitant to give this place 2 stars but couldn’t justify rating it higher as I BARELY SLEPT due to the thin walls! Upon my arrival, I did think the Alcazar was quite pretty. I liked that it wasn’t this massive place, it was not a party scene, and I didn’t see kids. The pool looked nice as well as the hot tub, outdoor fire and fancy water walls. However, this place is really a motel! As defined by Google:
Motel: mōtel/​noun: motel; plural noun: motels
: A roadside hotel designed primarily for motorists, typically having the rooms arranged in a low building with parking directly outside.
That is what this place is and definitely was! Primarily for motorists? Check! Rooms arranged in a low building with parking directly outside? Check, check! The all white exterior and pretty black doors are a good way of making you feel like it is this oh so fancy boutique, which I guess it is now. I really wanted to love it and thought I did wandering around in the hotel’s fabulous bathrobe and lounging by the pool. But when it came to sleeping, this was impossible! The walls were so thin that I thought the folks next door were in my room! Seriously, I heard every cough, snore, conversation, sex moan, from the neighbors around me. And to top it off, the fridge was so gosh darn loud that I had to unplug it! And I am not a light sleeper, mind you. I finally lost it when I heard a kid and his parent having a full-​on conversation at 1 in the morning.
In conclusion, I would not recommend this place just on the fact that the walls were paper thin. However, if don’t mind feeling like you are sleeping in a large dorm room where you hear everyone farting, snoring and boning, then, this place is for you.
On a positive note: The staff were wonderful. I thought all the folks at the front desk were lovely and available as needed, the room spotlessly clean and the bed was oh-​so-​comfy! Oh and they allow dogs and offer bikes to guests.
On further conclusion: I would go back if they sound proofed the rooms.

I stayed here on New Year’s Eve Eve, and it was just the ticket — calm, serene, quiet — how many more synonyms can I find? The traffic noise outside on Indian Canyon was bearable, and the heater worked about as well as a heater in Palm Springs can be expected to. The only thing I’d change is the availability of coffee in the rooms, which is currently nonexistent. I’ll definitely stay more than one night next time!

I live in an LA neighborhood that’s filled with the wonderful sounds of ice cream trucks, screaming children, and distant gunshots. One day, I decided that I needed to get out of the city for a minute. My friends told me great things about Alcazar and I was intrigued by the photos. So why not! There were three things that I did NOT want included in my Palm Springs getaway:
1. A hoard of hipster hotties all over the place.
2. Dirty desert rooms that reminds me of a crime show.
3. Actually, let me edit #1. I don’t want ANYONE around me.
Alcatraz was SO peaceful, and although the room reminded me slightly of a hospital room (white, white, white, and white), I loved the sounds of running water outside and the exceptional front desk staff. Everything was clean, I only ran into one other person, and I believe I went during a great off-​season that gave me exactly what I needed. I went home to LA refreshed and relaxed.
Cheeky’s next door is also the best brunch place there. Trust. BACON FLIGHT. Now go.

First time here, very very happy with this place! It’s absolutely gorgeous. The grounds are beautiful, and they have a beautiful and warm literally warm pool and jacuzzi. And they have their own restaurant. This place is beautiful! The only downside is the walls are paper thin and you could hear everything your neighbors are doing… it sucked. I got no sleep at all. but everything else is absolutely wonderful. Lol. And they have 2 restaurants.

Loved this Hotel! They have done an incredible job to an old property and making it new and vibrant! Unlike other reviews, I loved the clean white chic look! It is definitely unique, but very tastefully done. I also love the fact I can tell the room is clean and not have to worry how dirty the carpet is. And the bed and sheets were soooo comfortable!
We used the Jacuzzi every night and walked to all our favorite restaurants! We will definitely be coming back!
If you’re into Modern Boutique Hotels you must come here! If you’re into Old and Frumpy try something different.

The walls are incredibly thin. You can hear every single thing (everything meaning the sex, coughing, conversations, showers) going on next to you and above you if you’re on the lower level. And if you’re facing the street the noise from there is unavoidable. No soundproofing at all.
That being said, the grounds and the rooms itself are gorgeous and the staff is friendly. They offer complimentary pastries and coffee for breakfast and the two restaurants are great. Great design and location but I wouldn’t come back based on the noise factor alone.

I love Alcazar so much and let me tell you why. First the location is great because it’s next to Cheeky’s which is a great breakfast spot, I didn’t see any kids at the Alcazar which is always great because when I’m relaxing I don’t want to hear kids screaming. The style of the hotel is the Spanish style which I love and is so Palm Springs.
The grounds are very nice, clean and very simple. The hotel is not huge but it’s the perfect size so it’s not too busy. The room I was in had a pretty tight shower but I did have somewhat of a private patio. The room was simple but had everything I needed from a little refrigerator to a big screen TV and a remote control that worked.
When I come back to Palm Springs I will be staying at the wonderful and so chill Alcazar.

First time in Palm Springs and my wife and I stayed here. We had a pool facing room with no patio and it was perfect. The décor was clean, white, modern and we had no issues with noise or anything. We stayed from Saturday — Tuesday and the weekends are definitely busier and more crowded. You may need to get to the pool early to get a spot, as it did fill up fast. Our only issue with the pool was that it could have been a bit cleaner — it wasn’t so bad that we didn’t want to go swimming though.
The location is perfect — we didn’t need a car for the duration of our stay, we just walked everywhere. Cheeky’s for breakfast every morning, The Sandwich Spot for lunch, and different restaurants for dinner. You can also borrow bikes from the front desk which we did one day. We had a great time and would definitely stay again.

First time in Palm Springs and I love it. The hotel is perfect, I like it in every way. The landscaping is beautiful, you are surrounded by jasmine (which smells so good), the buildings and rooms are all white. You definitely get a very relaxed feeling.
As soon as you walk on the grounds you can tell the owners take pride, the pool and pool area look so inviting (although I did not go in), everything is clean and everything is where is should be.
As I mentioned, the inside of the room was all white, white floors, white walls, ceilings (I think you get the picture), the bed was comfortable, nice flat screen TV, beautiful upgraded bathroom and our room came with it’s own private patio with patio furniture. This made the cool Palm Springs nights so nice, just sit outside and look up at the stars.
Our room did not have any neighbors upstairs, so I can’t speak about noisy people or footsteps.
I will definitely be coming back to enjoy a quick weekend getaway with my wife.

Stayed at Alcazar because a friend had rented out the whole hotel to celebrate their 10yr Anniversary with 70 of their closest friends!
The hotel is great aesthetic wise. Everything in all white and modern furnishings Ikea style. There were great paintings all around the hotel and in all the rooms. All the rooms were all white everything. The staff does a great job in keeping everything in pristine white shape. The saltwater pool was always at a perfect temperature and the pool area had plenty of lounge furniture (also in white).
Beds were very comfortable and the room itself was spacious. Front desk staff are very friendly. They even have bikes you just have to sign a waiver for and borrow for the day.
Only downside was No gym and the internet connection kept cutting off.
Had a lovely time and will be definitely coming back again

I had a great stay at the Alcazar. The Poolside Deluxe King room with private jacuzzi. I loved the white glossy floors and the bed was super comf. I stayed here on a Wednesday night so it was mellow, the parking lot was pretty much full so maybe the hotel was full too but I didn’t have to deal with any noisy parties at the hotel so that’s good. I live in NYC so the footsteps heard upstairs from the 2^nd floor didn’t bother me (try living in NYC apartments with noisy upstairs neighbors, this is nothin’). The pool area is beautiful. The drinking water provided in reception and in the pool area is a great touch. Breakfast pastries and coffee in reception in the morning is also a good way to start the day.
I would definitely recommend this hotel.