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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. Staff were amazing and very helpful with recommendations. The room was spotless , very comfortable with a retro feel. The aircon was a god send. The pool was refreshing. In walking distance to Palm Springs main street. Would 100% recommend it.

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9.3
Superb
172 reviews
Price from
US$189
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. Nice spacious comfortable room. Hope to return one day

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9.3
Superb
433 reviews
Price from
US$182.59
per night

Conveniently situated in the centre of Los Angeles, Conrad Los Angeles provides air-conditioned rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a terrace. This 5-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. Private parking is available on site. Loved the location. Beautiful hotel.

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9
Superb
225 reviews
Price from
US$381.65
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. +Excellent modern property +Lovely grounds and facilities +Welcoming lobby and reception area +Great room and furnishings +Did not break the bank when compared to other good valley hotels (very few and typically all luxe)

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9
Superb
795 reviews
Price from
US$159
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. All staff were really nice, especially Arianna. She gave me a warm, welcoming vibe and provided all helpful tips on amenities and attractions around the area. The room was clean, and all service requests were fulfilled really quickly.I already came back here a second time and will come back more in the future.

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9.1
Superb
364 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. This hotel is beautiful, room was clean, staff were so accomodating-my reservation had my name reversed via Booking.com and the gentleman at the front desk was able to find it quickly. The bar was great and food hit the spot. Short walk to Disney so would highly recommend

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9
Superb
586 reviews
Price from
US$263
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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9.3
Superb
199 reviews
Price from
US$248
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. Laid back beach vibes . Extremely comfortable .

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9.2
Superb
493 reviews
Price from
US$725
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. This is my favorite hotel in the world! I love everything about it ! The staff, the decor in the rooms , the location …everything!

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9
Superb
447 reviews
Price from
US$633.25
per night

Onsite eateries Ristorante Bottega, Clementine Yountville-Estate Yountville's newest restaurant! Chef Rebecca Weitzman brings a fresh perspective to California Cuisine - blending Mediterranean influences with the best of Northern California's seasonal bounty.

Michelin-starred restaurants and Yountville boutique shopping are within 10 minutes’ walk of The Estate Yountville. Napa is 14 km away. Beautiful place and location; they had the thanksgiving dinner

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9.1
Superb
324 reviews
Price from
US$525
per night

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