
Ace Hotel & Swim Club Palm Springs
Best for social pool time, DJs, and a casual mid-century vibe around a multi-pool Swim Club.
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Ace Hotel & Swim Club Palm Springs is a mid-century–inspired, all-ages resort centered on a lively two-pool Swim Club and weekend DJ programming; read this if you want a casual, party-friendly pool scene and retro desert design. Kimpton Rowan Palm Springs Hotel is a polished downtown lifestyle hotel with a rooftop terrace and single outdoor pool; read this if you prefer a more refined, centrally located base for exploring Palm Springs.
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Best for social pool time, DJs, and a casual mid-century vibe around a multi-pool Swim Club.

Best for a central downtown stay with a polished boutique feel, rooftop access, and easy walking to museums and shops.
When Ace Hotel & Swim Club Palm Springs wins: choose Ace if your trip is about pool-side socializing, weekend DJ energy, multi-pool options (including a family-friendly pool plus an adults-only Main Pool), and a louder, more casual nightlife scene.
When Kimpton Rowan Palm Springs Hotel wins: pick Kimpton Rowan if you want to be centered in downtown Palm Springs within steps of the Palm Springs Art Museum and Forever Marilyn, prefer a rooftop terrace and a more polished boutique environment, or need hotel meeting/conference space.
Bottom line: Ace is a low-slung, Swim Club-focused escape for guests who prioritize pools and on-property entertainment; Kimpton Rowan is a refined downtown option for travelers who want walkable access to downtown sights and a sleeker hotel experience.
| Category | Ace Hotel & Swim Club Palm Springs | Kimpton Rowan Palm Springs Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Mid-century desert with a loud Swim Club and casual bars | Polished downtown lifestyle hotel with a rooftop terrace |
| Location | East Palm Canyon Drive, near Moorten Botanical Garden; not downtown core | Downtown Palm Springs, steps from Palm Springs Art Museum and Forever Marilyn |
| Size (rooms) | 179 guestrooms (including 11 suites) | 153 guestrooms |
| Audience / age policy | All ages welcome; must be 21+ to book/check in; Main Pool 18+ | All ages welcome; standard hotel policies (no adults-only restriction published) |
| Pools | Two outdoor pools: adults-only Main Pool plus family-friendly Commune Pool | One outdoor pool and a rooftop terrace (single outdoor pool listed) |
| Restaurants & bars | King’s Highway (restaurant/coffee bar) and The Amigo Room (cocktail bar) + pool food/drinks | Three restaurants and two bars/lounges including Mediterranean option Four Saints and a poolside bar |
| Spa & wellness | Feel Good Spa with massages, facials, hot tub, sauna, steam room, massage yurts; 24-hour gym | Spa services on site and a 24-hour fitness center |
| Known for | Swim Club programming (weekend DJs), pool parties, retro design | Central downtown address within easy walking distance of cultural attractions |
| Meetings & events | Multiple event spaces including The Commune and Clubhouse; wedding and poolside event options | About 5,108 sq ft of conference space across 8 meeting rooms and ballroom |
| Wi‑Fi & extras | Complimentary Wi‑Fi included via resort fee; free bike rentals; resort fee applies | Wi‑Fi available (surcharge listed); free newspapers in lobby and concierge services |
Ace sits on East Palm Canyon Drive a short walk from botanical and mountain sights but outside the downtown core.
Better if you want easy access to natural attractions and a resort feeling without being in the busiest downtown block.
Kimpton Rowan is located in downtown Palm Springs, steps from the Palm Springs Art Museum and Forever Marilyn.
Better if your priority is walkable access to downtown museums, shops and the city’s main public squares.
Ace offers mid-century–influenced rooms and a modest set of suites emphasizing design and comfort.
Choose Ace for characterful, design-forward rooms tied to the hotel’s retro architecture.
Kimpton Rowan provides a broad set of room types from Essentials to premium spa suites with a polished boutique feel.
Pick Kimpton Rowan for a refined downtown room inventory and practical in-room conveniences.
Ace keeps dining casual and social with a diner-style restaurant and a cocktail bar.
Ace is for informal, music-forward dining and late-night cocktails in a relaxed setting.
Kimpton Rowan lists three restaurants and two bars, offering more on-site dining variety in a downtown context.
Kimpton Rowan suits travelers who want multiple on-site dining choices and quieter, sit-down meals near downtown.
Ace centers the guest experience around two outdoor pools and regular Swim Club programming.
Ace is the clear pick if the pool program (multiple pools, DJs, pool parties) is your main reason to travel.
Kimpton Rowan offers a single outdoor pool and a rooftop terrace that functions as a social space.
Kimpton Rowan is better if you want a quieter pool experience paired with rooftop access and downtown views.
Ace mixes a full-service spa and 24-hour fitness options with lively evening entertainment.
Ace combines robust spa and fitness facilities with a louder, event-driven nightlife program.
Kimpton Rowan provides on-site spa services, a 24-hour fitness center, and a more restrained evening atmosphere.
Kimpton Rowan is preferable when you want spa and fitness access without a party-first atmosphere.

Ace Hotel & Swim Club — two pools (one adults-only) and regular DJ programming make it the place for social, daytime pool energy.

Kimpton Rowan — steps from the Palm Springs Art Museum and central downtown attractions.

Kimpton Rowan — about 5,108 sq ft of conference space and 8 meeting rooms for business or group needs.

Ace Hotel & Swim Club — mid-century architecture, King’s Highway events, and The Amigo Room nightlife.
Ace is more family-friendly on property thanks to the Commune Pool that welcomes all ages; both hotels accept children but Ace separates family and adults-only pool spaces.
Kimpton Rowan — it’s in downtown Palm Springs within steps of the Palm Springs Art Museum and Forever Marilyn.
Yes. Ace has the Feel Good Spa plus a 24-hour gym; Kimpton Rowan lists on-site spa services and a 24-hour fitness center in its supplier listing.
Yes — Ace’s pools are generally open daily from 7 AM to 2 AM for hotel guests, and the Main Pool is adults-only and hosts weekend DJs.
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