
Ace Hotel & Swim Club Palm Springs
Best for travelers who want an independent, design-forward hotel with a busy pool scene and evening entertainment.
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Ace Hotel & Swim Club Palm Springs is a mid-century–inspired boutique hotel with two on-site pools, a spa, and active evening entertainment; read this if you want a nightlife-adjacent, independent Palm Springs experience. The Westin Mission Hills Resort Villas, Palm Springs is a Westin-branded resort-villa property in Rancho Mirage; read this if you prefer a larger, branded resort with villa-style rooms and family-friendly resort amenities.
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Best for travelers who want an independent, design-forward hotel with a busy pool scene and evening entertainment.

Best for families or groups who want villa-style rooms, multiple pools (including a waterslide), and predictable Westin–brand service.
When Ace Hotel & Swim Club Palm Springs wins: choose Ace if you want a smaller, design-led property in Palm Springs with a strong nightlife and DJ-driven weekend pool scene, plus on-site late-night bars and a distinct independent personality.
When The Westin Mission Hills Resort Villas, Palm Springs wins: choose the Westin if you need villa layouts (1–2 bedroom villas), extra family-friendly pool options (waterslide, children’s pool), more rooms and resort facilities, and the consistency of a major chain.
Bottom line: both properties deliver desert pool time and spa/fitness options; pick Ace for independent style and nightlife, or pick the Westin for villa accommodations and a larger, family-focused resort program.
| Category | Ace Hotel & Swim Club Palm Springs | The Westin Mission Hills Resort Villas, Palm Springs |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Independent, design-forward, nightlife-adjacent | Branded resort-villa, family-friendly, larger property |
| Location (town) | Palm Springs (East Palm Canyon Dr) | Rancho Mirage (Dinah Shore Dr) |
| Size | About 179 guestrooms | 316 guestrooms / villas |
| Who it's for | Adults and families who want nightlife and a boutique feel; room booker must be 21+ | Families, groups and longer stays who want villa layouts and resort facilities |
| Pools & water features | Two outdoor pools: Main (18+ adults-only) and Commune (all ages); weekend DJs at the Main Pool | Two outdoor pools, 2 hot tubs, a children's pool and a waterslide; pool cabanas available (surcharge) |
| Dining & bars | King's Highway (all-day American) and The Amigo Room cocktail bar; poolside service during Swim Club events | On-site bar/lounge and poolside bar; food & beverage outlets typical of a Westin resort |
| Spa & fitness | Feel Good Spa with massages, facials, hot tub, sauna, steam room; 24-hour fitness center | Spa services not detailed in supplier listing; 24-hour fitness facilities listed |
| Accessibility & family policy | All ages welcome; primary booker must be 21+; Commune Pool is family-friendly | Welcomes families; property lists wheelchair-accessible features and children's pool |
| Parking & fees | Self-parking typically $10/day plus resort fee ($45/day covers pool access, Wi‑Fi, bikes, gym) | Self-parking surcharge (listed as USD 33/day); complimentary wired internet and free WiFi noted |
| Event spaces | Multiple flexible event spaces including The Commune and Clubhouse spaces for weddings and meetings | Event and meeting services typical of a resort; specific ballroom names not listed in supplier data |
Ace sits on East Palm Canyon Drive close to downtown Palm Springs attractions.
Choose Ace if you want to be in the action of Palm Springs, walking distance to several local sights.
The Westin Mission Hills Resort Villas are located on Dinah Shore Drive in Rancho Mirage.
Choose the Westin if you prefer a resort base in Rancho Mirage with easy driving access to Palm Springs-area attractions.
Ace offers mid-century–style guestrooms and suites with locally influenced design.
Go to Ace for design-led rooms and a smaller, boutique count of guestrooms.
The Westin offers villa-style accommodations in 1- and 2-bedroom configurations.
Choose the Westin for villa layouts and more space for groups or family stays.
Ace centers food and drink around King's Highway and The Amigo Room.
Ace focuses on a casual diner-style restaurant plus a late-night cocktail bar tied to the pool scene.
The Westin provides on-site bar/lounge and poolside bar service as part of a larger resort F&B setup.
The Westin offers typical resort dining outlets and poolside service, with cabanas and a larger food/beverage footprint.
Ace is pool-focused with two distinct pool experiences.
Pick Ace if you want a lively, adult-focused pool scene plus a separate family pool.
The Westin lists multiple family-oriented water features.
Choose the Westin for more family-oriented water features like a waterslide and children's pool.
Ace combines a small spa and 24-hour fitness with active evening entertainment.
Ace blends spa and fitness services with a regular schedule of nightlife and pool events.
The Westin provides fitness facilities and resort-style leisure; supplier listing does not detail a named spa.
The Westin is set up for family recreation and standard resort wellness; spa details are not published in the supplier listing.

Ace Hotel & Swim Club Palm Springs — adults-only Main Pool with weekend DJs and an on-site late-night bar.

The Westin Mission Hills Resort Villas — children's pool, waterslide, and villa layouts that work for families.

The Westin — 1- and 2-bedroom villa options suited to longer stays and groups.

Ace Hotel & Swim Club Palm Springs — mid-century design, boutique scale, and local programming.
The Westin Mission Hills Resort Villas is more family-focused with a children's pool and waterslide; Ace still welcomes children but separates its adults-only Main Pool from the family-friendly Commune Pool.
Ace Hotel & Swim Club Palm Springs — the Main Pool hosts weekend DJs and the property runs late-night entertainment and an on-site cocktail bar.
Yes. Supplier room types list Villa, 1 Bedroom, Balcony and Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony among available accommodations.
Both have 24-hour fitness facilities; Ace publishes a named Feel Good Spa with specific treatments, while the Westin’s supplier listing notes fitness and hot tubs but does not publish a named spa in the provided data.
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