Restaurants nearby Ace Hotel & Swim Club Palm Springs
The hotel’s main on-site options are King’s Highway (seasonal American restaurant with an all-day La Colombe coffee bar) and The Amigo Room (cocktail bar). For more choices, head into downtown Palm Springs (about 1–1.5 miles) where a wide selection of cafes, Mexican, and American restaurants is concentrated.
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On-site dining: King’s Highway
King’s Highway is the hotel restaurant serving seasonal American fare and a full coffee bar (La Colombe) for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. It operates daily, with hours listed Friday–Sunday 7:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. and Monday–Thursday 7:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
The restaurant maintains a casual dress code and offers vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Reservations can be made via OpenTable; the property recommends booking for larger groups and for special weekly events like Bingo nights.
- Serves: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Hours: Fri–Sun 7:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.; Mon–Thu 7:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
- Includes King’s Highway Coffee Counter (La Colombe)
| Feature | Notes |
|---|---|
| Cuisine | Seasonal American, organic ingredients |
| Reservations | OpenTable; recommended for large parties or events |
| Dress code | Casual |
On-site evening drinks: The Amigo Room
The Amigo Room is the hotel’s cocktail bar that focuses on classic and craft cocktails plus local draft beers. It functions as the hotel’s nightlife spot with live music and DJ nights on select evenings.
Hours per the hotel: Sunday–Thursday 4:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m. and Friday–Saturday 4:00 p.m.–1:00 a.m.; the kitchen closes roughly one hour before the bar closes. It’s a bar for guests of legal drinking age and visitors.
- Serves: Cocktails & draft beers
- Hours: Sun–Thu 4:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.; Fri–Sat 4:00 p.m.–1:00 a.m.
- Atmosphere: low-key desert bar with live music/DJ nights
| What to expect | Detail |
|---|---|
| Live entertainment | Regular live music and DJ sets |
| Age policy | Guests must be of legal drinking age to order alcohol |
| Kitchen hours | Kitchen closes about one hour before bar |
Poolside and casual bites at the Swim Club
The hotel offers poolside food and drinks at the Swim Club during pool hours; weekend DJ programming commonly accompanies service at the Main Pool and Commune Pool. The Commune Pool is family-friendly (open to all ages) while the Main Pool is adults-only (18+).
If you plan pool time, check current pool service hours and any special or ticketed events: access to the pools is included in the daily resort fee for registered guests, but some special events may require separate tickets.
- Both pools open daily for guests from 7:00 a.m.–2:00 a.m.
- Main Pool (Swim Club) is 18+; Commune Pool is all-ages
- Resort fee covers pool access (see front desk for event exceptions)
| Pool | Food/Drink Service |
|---|---|
| Main Pool (Swim Club) | Poolside drinks/food during service; adults 18+ only |
| Commune Pool | Family-friendly poolside food and drinks noted as available |
Coffee, quick bites and grab-and-go
King’s Highway includes a coffee counter serving La Colombe coffee throughout the restaurant’s open hours, useful for early departures or a casual caffeine stop. The hotel’s poolside window and grab-and-go options may also offer small snacks and beverages during daytime service.
If you need early-morning or late-night essentials, check with the 24-hour front desk for current on-site snack availability or recommendations; local downtown cafes and markets are a short trip away.
- King’s Highway Coffee Counter serves La Colombe coffee all day
- Front desk can advise on current grab-and-go offerings
- Pool service window may sell snacks and drinks during pool hours
| Option | Best for |
|---|---|
| King’s Highway Coffee Counter | Coffee and light breakfast items |
| Poolside window | Drinks and casual pool snacks |
| Front desk | Directions to local grocery/markets |
Nearby dining: downtown Palm Springs and how to get there
A variety of restaurants, cafes, and bars cluster in downtown Palm Springs roughly 1–1.5 miles from the hotel; the Palm Springs Art Museum and other downtown attractions are in the same area. The hotel is on E Palm Canyon Drive, making downtown an easy short drive, bike ride (complimentary bike rentals for guests), or rideshare away.
Public transit options include the nearby bus stop (the Palm Cyn at Camino Real stop is close) and seasonal/trolley services in Palm Springs. For short trips, the hotel’s front desk can suggest the quickest route or arrange a shuttle or rideshare.
- Downtown dining cluster about 1–1.5 miles from the hotel
- Free hotel bicycle rentals are included in the resort fee
- Bus stop nearby; rideshare/taxi and hotel shuttle options available upon request
| From the hotel | Typical method |
|---|---|
| Downtown Palm Springs (restaurants) ~1–1.5 miles | Bike, rideshare, short drive |
| Palm Springs Art Museum ~1.5 miles | Bike or short drive |
| Palm Springs International Airport ~10-minute drive | Rideshare or shuttle (ask front desk) |
Choosing where to eat: families vs adults
Families can comfortably use King’s Highway and the Commune Pool area; King’s Highway welcomes guests of all ages and offers kid-friendly menus and options. The Commune Pool is open to all ages for daytime casual dining and swimming.
Adults seeking evening nightlife or a bar scene will prefer The Amigo Room and the Main Pool’s weekend DJ sessions (Main Pool is 18+). The hotel’s schedule of evening entertainment changes, so check event listings or ask the front desk for that night’s programming.
- Family-friendly: King’s Highway, Commune Pool dining
- Adult-oriented: The Amigo Room, Main Pool DJ events (Main Pool is 18+)
- Check event schedule and kitchen/bar hours with front desk
| Guest type | Best on-site options |
|---|---|
| Families | King’s Highway, Commune Pool |
| Adults/Evening | The Amigo Room, Main Pool (18+) |
| Quick coffee/snack | King’s Highway Coffee Counter |
