
Ace Hotel & Swim Club Palm Springs
Best for nightlife, weekend pool DJs, and a small-property social vibe.
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Ace Hotel & Swim Club Palm Springs is a mid-century–styled boutique hotel focused on music, lively pool programming, and casual dining—good for younger adults, music fans, and travelers who want a compact, social scene. JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa is a large, full-service Marriott resort in Palm Desert with wide amenities, multiple pools and restaurants, aimed at families, golfers, and groups looking for a traditional resort experience.
Updated · about 17 km (≈10.5 miles) apart

Best for nightlife, weekend pool DJs, and a small-property social vibe.

Best for families, golfers, conventions, and travelers who want many on-site services and dining options.
When Ace Hotel & Swim Club Palm Springs wins: choose Ace if you want a compact, design-forward stay focused on music, lively pool programming (including an adults-only Main Pool) and a casual daytime/evening scene within walking distance of downtown Palm Springs attractions.
When JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa wins: choose the JW if you want a full-service resort with far more rooms, multiple pools and hot tubs, many dining venues, extensive meeting and event space, on-site golf access, and a larger spa and activity program for all ages.
Bottom line: pick Ace for boutique personality, music and poolside energy; pick JW Marriott Desert Springs for scale, choice of restaurants and pools, and family- or group-oriented resort facilities.
| Category | Ace Hotel & Swim Club Palm Springs | JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Boutique, mid-century design; music-forward and social | Large full-service resort with a conventional resort layout |
| Location | 701 E Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs — walkable to Moorten Botanical Garden and downtown | 74-855 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert — on a lake near golf courses and El Paseo shopping |
| Size (rooms) | 179 guestrooms (including 11 suites) | 884 guestrooms |
| Audience / age rules | All ages welcome; primary booker must be 21+; Main Pool 18+ | Family-friendly resort; not adults-only |
| Pools & outdoor | Two outdoor pools: adults-only Main (Swim Club) and family-friendly Commune Pool; weekend DJs | Multiple outdoor pools (listing: 5 pools and 5 hot tubs noted) and poolside bar(s) |
| Restaurants & bars | King's Highway (seasonal American + coffee bar) and The Amigo Room (cocktails, live music) | Eight restaurants and 2 bars/lounges including Rockwood Grill and a coffee shop/cafe |
| Spa & wellness | Feel Good Spa — appointment-based treatments; guests 18+ for most treatments; 24-hour gym | Full-service spa offering massages, body treatments and facials; fitness facilities |
| Meetings & events | Event spaces include The Commune and Clubhouse totaling several thousand sq ft; poolside venue options | About 25,000 sq ft of event space with 41 meeting rooms and a large conference center |
| Golf | No on-site golf course; nearby courses within short drives | Located near/on Palm and Valley Golf Courses at Desert Springs; golfing on site and lessons available |
| Parking & fees | Daily resort fee (covers pools, bikes, gym, Wi‑Fi); self-parking fee noted separately | Resort fees and parking surcharges apply (covered self-parking and valet fees listed) |
Ace sits on East Palm Canyon Drive in central Palm Springs—an easy walk to several downtown sights and a short drive to the airport.
Choose Ace for a central Palm Springs stay with quick access to downtown and local hikes.
JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa is in Palm Desert on Country Club Drive beside lakes and golf courses, closer to El Paseo shopping.
Choose JW Marriott Desert Springs if you want resort seclusion with golf and shopping nearby.
Ace has a small roster of mid-century–styled rooms and a handful of suites designed by Commune.
Ace is for travelers who prioritize style and a boutique room count over many room-type choices.
JW Marriott Desert Springs offers a wide variety of room types and multiple suite options across a very large property.
JW Marriott is the pick when you want many room options and larger suites for families or longer stays.
Ace keeps dining focused and casual with a diner-turned-restaurant and a cocktail bar that hosts live music.
Ace suits guests who want a tight, characterful dining program and late-night music.
JW Marriott Desert Springs lists many restaurants and bars, covering a wider range of cuisines and formats.
JW Marriott is better for travelers who want many on-site dining choices and meal flexibility.
Ace centers its programming around two pools—the adults-only Main Pool with DJs and the family-friendly Commune Pool.
Ace is for travelers who prioritize poolside social programming and a distinct adults-only pool experience.
JW Marriott Desert Springs offers multiple pools, hot tubs, and extensive poolside service across a much larger footprint.
Pick JW Marriott when you want more pool variety and quieter family-oriented pool areas.
Ace’s Feel Good Spa and 24-hour gym support a small but lively nightlife and entertainment program.
Ace blends a compact spa and full nightlife schedule—good for adults seeking social evenings and spa treatments.
JW Marriott features a full-service spa plus family-friendly leisure activities and wellness offerings.
JW Marriott fits travelers who want a broad set of wellness options alongside family recreation.

Ace Hotel & Swim Club—live DJs at the Main Pool, regular concerts and a late-night cocktail bar.

JW Marriott Desert Springs—more pools, kid-friendly programming, many dining options and large event spaces.

JW Marriott Desert Springs—on-site golfing options and proximity to Palm and Valley Golf Courses.

Ace Hotel & Swim Club—mid-century design, smaller scale and a distinctive local personality.
JW Marriott Desert Springs is more family-oriented with multiple pools, kid-friendly facilities, and many dining choices; Ace allows children but keeps its Main Pool adults-only and enforces a 21+ booking policy for the primary guest.
JW Marriott Desert Springs has many more restaurants and bars (8 restaurants, 2 bars listed) compared with Ace’s King's Highway and The Amigo Room plus poolside service.
Ace is known for weekend DJs and a social Swim Club atmosphere; JW Marriott runs larger, more conventional pool programming but is less focused on party-style pool DJs.
JW Marriott Desert Springs has far more meeting and conference space (about 25,000 sq ft and 41 meeting rooms) for large events; Ace offers flexible mid-size event spaces like The Commune and Clubhouse.
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