Movie Colony Hotel

Cute mid-​century décor in a rundown state. Dirty floors, moldy grout in shower, wrong sized shower head (can’t be used well), no in-​room coffee, poor room security, ancient and loud AC units. Algae on bottom of the pool. Lobby closes at 5 pm then you deal with the hotel across the street. Restaurant ($$$) across the street. Alleged happy hour across the street but no barkeep or servers in sight so, not so happy. Alleged morning cont. b’fast but only after 8:30 so I never saw it. Alleged Wifi, but I never could connect to it. Very nice little patios/​decks attached to each room. Rumor has it the place is about to be remodeled, which it badly needs. For $ 100 (summer rates) it’s a bed. Don’t expect much more.

I have been trying to phone this hotel for 5 days… wanted to get a reservation for the entire family… they do not answer their phones… I have left voice mail messages for the reservation department and still nobody has phoned me. So disappointing… there were 7 of us who wanted 4 days in July… I have since booked elsewhere, but why there is nobody there to take phone calls is difficult to understand.

Stayed here over the weekend and was pleasantly surprised. Booked through groupon so I was a bit worried but it worked out great!
It’s a really cute hotel. Our room had a patio which I wasn’t expecting but we very much enjoyed. The staff was really friendly.
I’d give this 5 stars but the pool wasn’t as clean as I would have hoped for. Still bang for my buck without a doubt.

Found the hotel on Trip Advisor and I’m really happy it came up on the search. It’s a cute place, clean, comfortable beds with a nice pool. They have a free breakfast in the mornings as well. For what we paid I’m very pleased, if you are looking for luxury this isn’t the place for you. If you are a girl on a budget like me then I HIGHLY recommend you give the Movie Colony Hotel a shot plus they are right off of the strip and they offer bikes for you to rent if you are inclined to do so. Friendly staff and we were able to check out late and still hangout by the pool.
Looking forward to coming back soon!

Oh and I contacted the owners a few times after that and they NEVER returned the email. I highly suggest that you look elsewhere for your stay because you will not enjoy it here.

Stayed here earlier this month being that it’s one of my favorite hotels in Palm Springs but the customer service is terrible. I was charged twice for the 1 night stay, reached out to hotel staff and manager immediately. The hotel managers (Bree and Todd) have yet to contact me. Multiple voicemails were left and still no contact. This should never be the case with hotel guest. Took about 3 weeks for the final refund that was handled by a front desk employee. Thank you Aaron for your help. This whole process extremely disappointing, and I will never be staying here again. Caution when booking here and being overcharged.

My wife and I stayed at the Movie Colony Hotel this past April (2016) in part because of its architectural heritage being designed by the architect Albert Frey. The property is beautiful and the layout true to other mid-​century style works by Frey in the area. The hotel has a secluded, comfortable feel. It is unfortunate, however, that the other elements of the hotel do not live up to its billing. The business is billed as a bed and breakfast, the truth is that breakfast amounts to stale bagels, mini yogurt (likely procured from the grocery store near by), and watered down lemon water, and something that might have passed for coffee somewhere. The rooms while stylish, do not match even a budget motel 6 in amenities: there is no in-​room coffee/​tea service, no way to boil water, TV is just straight cable, and the air conditioners are some of the loudest I’ve experienced.
The staff do do their best to be welcoming, but clearly the problems here are management related. More importantly safety is a big concern. The security gate, for some reason not known or knowable to me, was always propped open, and there was a real concern that anyone could walk off the street and be a problem. The lock on the door to our room was a simple twist-​type, the deadbolt on the door could not be locked from the outside.
All in all, the entire experience was a big disappointment. We tried to make the best of it, but if I hadn’t paid in advance I we would have checked out early and gone to one of the other small hotels in the area where we had had wonderful experiences in previous years.
This gets two stars instead of one, because the staff here are awesome and did their best to accomodate us. Unfortunately the problems here are beyond their abilities and good will to ameliorate.

I can’t believe I just found out about boutique hotels! Boutique hotels are like half hotel, and half renting a house/​room. There are staff members until up to a certain time, which means it’s not a full-​service. However, it gives you more freedom to act as if you rented the whole place. Also, boutique hotels are usually a lot smaller, so it’s more intimate.
I believe the Movie Colony Hotel consisted of only 18 rooms, ranging in 3 different price levels. We booked the highest level room, which was a two story townhome with private patio upstairs, a bedroom, and a downstairs living room with doors that lead you straight to the pool. This was definitely more than enough space for just my boyfriend and I, but it was nice to have the private patio for us to tan in. The pool was not crowded. I only saw few couples lounging/​reading by the pool. This hotel is definitely not a place for big families or kids.
Here are some of the important points:
+ Very intimate — recommended for intimate parties /​couples
+ Happy Hour — complimentary wine served for an hour in the afternoon
+ Friendly staff — They all leave after 7pm
+ Complimentary Bikes for use — they lock them up after a certain time
+ Complimentary breakfast & coffee in the morning
+ No room service available, However, there is a Mexican food restaurant right next door that will delivery to your room.
Overall, I highly recommend Movie Colony Hotel if you’re looking for a more quiet, relaxed time getaway. I would definitely return here in the future.

The staff at this hotel were friendly and the location is good (though close to a busy street so you hear cars going by frequently), and the bed was super comfortable. But that’s about all I can say about it. The room itself wasn’t that comfortable (concrete floors? C’mon guys) and the heated pool wasn’t exactly warm. We asked about using the free bikes and were told the tires were flat and someone would let us know when they’d been fixed, but no one did. Luckily we saw them sitting by the pool on our last day, ready to ride, and we hopped on for a quick trip around town.
The hotel also charged an additional $ 450 to my account for some reason so I had to call and get that straightened out. They were very nice about it but again I was told someone would call me back to update me and they never did.
The continental breakfast left much to be desired… the website describes it as «bountiful» but that’s not how I’d describe the very limited selection.

Cool retro style, but it’s still an old building. It’s cute the guy at the front desk was nice, but that’s about it. I’m here for 5 nights for work. I have 2 leaks in my room, but the front office closes at 5, so by the time I get home from work there’s no one to help me. My window ac/​heater just stopped working. Another outlet stopped working too. The room is cute, but not comfortable. Floors are painted cement which is really cold & gets dirty. No comfy rug to soften it up. No bath tub. No coffee machine in the room. I like the idea of staying somewhere with character, but it’s not worth it. Sorry! I tried.

Nice cozy hotel in great location. Mike at the front desk was very accommodating and went above and beyond to get a bottle of wine delivered to our room for our anniversary. Continental breakfast in the morning. Pool, hot tub and fire pit.

Just stayed in the town home and it’s true the furniture does not look as new as in the pictures. If you are looking for something updated this is probably not the place. The room closest to street side can be noisy. The location over all is conveniently located.
This hotel would be so much nicer if the owners updated ALL interior furniture and bathrooms!

This place was absolutely lovely!
It is a great place for couples to have a relaxing time. Definitely not a place for kids and people looking to party it up. It is walking distance to several restaurants with out being on the Main Street where it might get loud during the busy seasons. The pool area was clean and cozy, the beds soft and rooms clean. We had the room with a terrace and it was such nice way to see the sunset or enjoy morning coffee. It is a simple, relaxing, and affordable way to spend a few nights in Palm Springs with your significant other and I’m sure we will be back!

Awesome place to stay if you’re looking for a relaxing getaway with privacy! Our townhouse was so cozy and modern with that 1930’s charm still intact. AC worked great, front desk personnel were wonderful, and everything else was just perfect. Surprised at what you get for such a great price! Definitely coming back here many times in the future. Can not complain at all.
Oh yeah, I forgot to mention that the rooms are renovated! I was a little worried after booking my room and looking at photos of rooms others had posted, but our room was pretty similar to what was on their website.

I LOOOOVVVEEE THIS PLACE!!! This boutique hotel very was enjoyable. If you want a simple getaway this place is recommended. Happy hour everyday from 5:30 to 6:30. Friendly Staff. About 5 different room styles to choose from. I booked the Fireside Suit where I had a firepit right outside the room. The guest were friendly. The hotel was so intimate where we actually sat and had conversations w/​one another. 24 hour access to the heated pool and jacuzzi. Complimentary bicycles and Infused water. The girl at the front desk was very kind and accommodating. I believe her names was Rossalynn (Hopefully I got her name right because she deserves the recognition). I would definitely stay here again.

Fellow Unilocalers… I am sad to say that you have led me astray. I’m not quite sure where to begin. We have not even been here for an hour and we are just appalled with the Movie Colony Hotel. First and foremost, the lock on our door does not work. How is that even legal?! There is no staff here after 7pm, so we called the after hours emergency line and they said there was nothing they could do. Honestly? They can’t ensure their hotel guests’ safety by having doors that lock? Simply unreal.
Furthermore, the room is eerily reminiscent of the Bates Motel. The air conditioner blows hot air, the bathroom door is broken, the toilet is leaking, the phone in the room does not work, there are bugs (both dead and living) everywhere, many mysterious hairs on the sheets, rust on the toilet seat, stains and holes in the walls, no ventilation in the bathroom, etc.
What a massive disappointment. I highly suggest you run as fast as you can from this place. Such a bummer.

I really enjoyed my time at this hotel, being a mid century architecture lover Palm Springs is my heaven. A friend and I decided to leave the city and its responsibilities behind us for a relaxing weekend in the desert.
After looking at a few other places online we decided to book the Movie Colony. First they offered the use of bikes, which was truly an awesome bonus and made getting around super easy. Secondly the pool area doesn’t have any time restraints like every other hotel usually has. And lastly the opportunity to stay in an aging but still rad piece of architecture gold.
I think we were in the Marilyn room, at least that’s who adorned our walls. We had the farthest suite from the pool, and yet we could still manage to see it. The deck that was attached to the room was so large it could have held more people than the room. I love the simple and modern color scheme they have going on too, fresh without too many frills.
We were delighted that they offered a happy hour in the main patio area. It was a terrific way to get to know the other patrons. A few of which I remain friends with to this day. I look forward to making a return visit, maybe this time with my hubs. I believe he’d get a kick out of the architecture and overall laid back feel this hotel gives off.
I’d have to say the coolest part was the bike borrowing system. It couldn’t have been easier, as it seemed to us that not many people had any interest in using them. Having the use of a bike made it super easy to make the short trip to the strip. Which in my opinion is the best way to get around the city. The last thing I want to handle on vacation is a car, especially if I have to worry about time constraints at lots and at meters.
All that really matters is the rooms are comfortable, minimalist and perfect for a week away without all the crap that keeps us from actually living our lives. You won’t find massive TVs, Ipod docks, or any of the like. This hotel was made to lounge in and they have done a great job passing that vibe on to the guests.

We was staying at the Alcazar across the street for the first 2 nights in Palm Springs and couldnt wait to get outta there due to a huge party which took the whole hotel over and the Movie Colony Hotel was a sigh of relief, We arrived at the hotel and went to check in, at first the receptionist seemed a bit cold at not approachable but she welcomed us to the hotel and showed us to our room, the room was lovely and spacious but the outdoor patio could have done with a bit of a revamp as could the bathroom but the rest of the room was lovely and the wifi was great throughout the Hotel and was free of charge.
The best bit about this hotel though, was that there was no kids or babies in diapers around the pool, it was a lovely intimate adults only hotel which we thought that the other hotel offered and we was wrong so we was pleased that we could chill out and unwind here.
Its a beautiful art deco hotel which is in the Movie Colony area where the movie stars use to live. they also have complimentary bikes to explore the area.
I loved the little pool area and all the guests were really friendly. I also loved the great happy hour which included complimentary cocktails and wine and also as great way to get to know the other guests. They also do a complimentary continental breakfast in the morning.
For the price we paid for this hotel we was really pleased with it and wish we had stayed there more than one night, but if we are ever in Palm Springs again we will be staying here.

I stayed here with my boyfriend for 2 nights last year around this time and had a very good experience. I love the intimate feel to the place. A lot of the time we had the pool and spa all to ourselves, occasionally sharing it with another couple. I loved that it is adults only (21+) and the pool area is open 24 hours. The bed was super comfortable, making it hard to want to get out of it in the morning! The bathroom was small, and shower space a little tight but it was bareable.
I didnt have a lot of interaction with the staff while there but they were helpful and accommodating while my boyfriend made arrangements for our stay.
I was really excited to try their wine hour but missed it because we were out and about. I recommended the place to my sister and she was able to enjoy the complimentary wine and really enjoyed it.
I am getting ready to book a room for another mini getaway next week and am considering staying here again. The only complaint I have is that they are promoting a 30% off any room with a Unilocal check-​in, but according to my sister they did not honor it when she was there not too long ago. That is a big BIG turn off for me!

My cursor keeps hovering over one star, but I’m not that mean.
My first bit of advice: Don’t stay here.
There are plenty of hotels in PS that are worth your money. I don’t even know where to start. This is going to be long…
My friends and I arrived early not really expecting the room to be ready, which was fine. I gave the front desk lady my last name and my friend gave hers since we had two rooms, four friends total. She can’t find my reservation. So I say my last name again so the girl at the check in goes SO SNOBBY «I have a reservation under _​_​_​_​_​_​_​» and she BUTCHERED my last name (I use a different one for Unilocal for this reason, my last name is hard to say). Clearly that was it, as I repeated it twice upon checking in. I doubt the odds of two people checking in with a unique and VERY similar name ever happens. It was just super rude. Very condescending and bitchy. Don’t tell me how to pronounce my own last name, the first names matched and the hotel was not at full capacity. Rude.
Our room would be ready in an hour and she said we can come back later if we wanted to get lunch. No, sorry, we don’t want to eat we want to go to the pool. We then asked if it would be okay to go, and she said «I guess». What happened to great customer service?! Smiling? Pleases and thank yous? We changed in the open spa room, went out. We saw throughout the whole weekend the front desk lady walking guests to their room and showing them the grounds. We didn’t get that. We had to keep checking back if the room was done, and finally she just brought us the keys and told us our room numbers. Why weren’t we given the same courtesies as the other guests? RUDE!
The hotel is very run down. Pool was in decent condition, same with the lounge chairs. Pool floats were not in great shape, not expensive to provide better ones. Sorry.
I shared a room with my sister and it was your basic room. Patched holes in the wall, small bathroom, TINY shower. I’m sorry for those who are a bit larger who can’t fit because honestly, it would be a mortifying experience to say you can’t fit in the stand shower, even for me it was small. Not spacious whatsoever… The bed was comfy, but the room was run down.
I cut myself in the open kitchen on the cupboards (watch your feet, they are made of metal and I sliced myself, but then again, hopefully you’re reading this and won’t even be here hahaha). I walk in bleeding and ask for band aids and I clearly seem distressed and panicky and the same girl doesn’t even ask what happened, hands me a few and that was it. Didn’t give two shits about anything. I wish I knew her name because I would have talked to her manager about her attitude.
The location is great but for what you’re paying, it’s not worth it.
AVOID AVOID AVOID!
Plenty of other hotels in PS that will love and take care of you.