Ace Hotel & Swim ClubEST. 2009

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Throw on your caftans, clink your cocktails and join us at this mid-century modern former Westward-Ho-with-a-Denny's turned desert oasis!
Talk about a glamorous group getaway, gypsies! Join the swim club pool party with a DJ or gather around one of many crackling outdoor fireplaces for a chic campfire chat with your comrades. The 3,000 sq. ft Commune and boasts its own private boho pool for your wedded wonderland - then decamp to the Amigo bar for a late-night fiesta.
The Lowdown
Venue use
Best for these Occasions
Venue type
Banquet Hall / Event FacilityBar / Club / LoungeHotel / Resort / SpaBoutique Hotel
Views
desertMountainsPool
Style
BohemianClassicCulturalDesert OasisMid-Century Modern
Venue Settings
We found a neglected treasure — a mid-century desert modern former Westward Ho with a Denny’s — dusted it off, gave it some love and made it into Ace Hotel & Swim Club. We have a few different spaces where you can hold any kind of event you can imagine — weddings, receptions, workshops, meetings or any other gathering you might need a lot of space for. They're all unique, inventive, handsome and welcoming. You can do taco or barbecue parties catered by King’s Highway by the pool or spa parties with communal treatments from the Feel Good Spa. All of our event spaces can be tailored to intimate or large, raucous affairs.
THE COMMUNE The Commune is a modern, 3,000-square-foot space that opens onto a small outdoor amphitheater and pool. It’s perfect for weddings, meetings, film screenings and family gatherings. The walls open up to a circular pool and views of the mountains. The natural setting creates a welcoming, dynamic environment that invites guests to open up and relax — one where they can get together, be receptive, creative and in a good mood.
THE CLUBHOUSE The Clubhouse is Ace Hotel & Swim Club's brand new, double-decker events space — a flexible spot perfectly suited for business meetings, private receptions, weddings, social gatherings, dinners and whatever else you need a big, well-equipped room for. Totaling 4,141 square feet between its two floors, the Clubhouse's first level features its own private patio space, while the larger second floor sports a partially covered balcony.
WEDDINGS We love having weddings here. They’re always different. The space is large and airy and you can make it your own. We offer friendly rates so everybody can stay together. You can have a bohemian-style barefoot wedding or a traditional, upscale ceremony. You can do it outside or inside, customize the space with homemade decorations and wildflowers or let us recommend vendors. King’s Highway caters delicious spreads that are fresh and flavorful and miles from typical wedding fare. The best compliment we ever got from wedding guests here was that they forgot they were at an event space — they just felt like they were hanging out with their friends.
EVENTS We also have events every day of the week, including comedy, crafts, reggae, karaoke, DJs, pool parties, film screenings, yoga, art shows, pop-up shops, wellness events and more. There’s plenty to do when you feel like it, but you can also just lounge around by the pool with a face mask and a Bloody Mary the whole time you’re here. We support that.
THE COMMUNE The Commune is a modern, 3,000-square-foot space that opens onto a small outdoor amphitheater and pool. It’s perfect for weddings, meetings, film screenings and family gatherings. The walls open up to a circular pool and views of the mountains. The natural setting creates a welcoming, dynamic environment that invites guests to open up and relax — one where they can get together, be receptive, creative and in a good mood.
THE CLUBHOUSE The Clubhouse is Ace Hotel & Swim Club's brand new, double-decker events space — a flexible spot perfectly suited for business meetings, private receptions, weddings, social gatherings, dinners and whatever else you need a big, well-equipped room for. Totaling 4,141 square feet between its two floors, the Clubhouse's first level features its own private patio space, while the larger second floor sports a partially covered balcony.
WEDDINGS We love having weddings here. They’re always different. The space is large and airy and you can make it your own. We offer friendly rates so everybody can stay together. You can have a bohemian-style barefoot wedding or a traditional, upscale ceremony. You can do it outside or inside, customize the space with homemade decorations and wildflowers or let us recommend vendors. King’s Highway caters delicious spreads that are fresh and flavorful and miles from typical wedding fare. The best compliment we ever got from wedding guests here was that they forgot they were at an event space — they just felt like they were hanging out with their friends.
EVENTS We also have events every day of the week, including comedy, crafts, reggae, karaoke, DJs, pool parties, film screenings, yoga, art shows, pop-up shops, wellness events and more. There’s plenty to do when you feel like it, but you can also just lounge around by the pool with a face mask and a Bloody Mary the whole time you’re here. We support that.
Capacity
150Seated150Buffet200Standing
(Prices listed here are estimates only & are subject to change)
- Venue price range
- Does this include catering fees?
- No
- Estimated price per head
- $150 – $200
- Additional charges
- Site Fee: 9.25% sales tax and 10.5% administrative fee
Food & Beverage: 9.25% sales tax & 10.5% administrative fee. We suggest 22% gratuity on food & beverage.
- Insurance
Additional insurance is not required to host an event here
Amenities
Event Logistics
Essential logistics and amenities for a seamless, memorable event.
- Celebrations hosted here since
- 2009
- Curfew
- 1 AM
- Venue spaces
- Indoor & Outdoor Venue Spaces Available
- Catering
- Client must use the catering provided by the venue
- Alcohol
- Provided by Venue for fee – you must use the venue for all alcohol services, Corkage/Bottle Fee – you can bring your own alcohol for a fee, Licensed Server is Required
- Music
- Indoors & Outdoors
- Smoking
- Designated Smoking Areas Only
- Accommodations
- 179 Guestrooms, including 11 Suites.
- Pet-Friendly Events
Yes
- Kid Friendly Events
Yes
- Handicap Accessible
Yes
Onsite amenities
Venue Features
The scene
Palm Springs is the desert. People come here to escape the city and recharge with the tranquility of the desert landscape. The Ace sensibility appeals to people who appreciate imaginative amenities and an authentic cultural context. Ace Hotel & Swim Club is the perfect desert complement to its urban counterparts in Portland, Seattle Los Angeles, London, New York, New Orleans, Pittsburgh, and Chicago. The laid-back atmosphere is reflective of its natural habitat embracing sun-washed, organic design. Built on the foundation of a 1965 Westward Ho Hotel, Ace Hotel & Swim Club maintains functionality and simplicity without sacrificing the renowned Ace aesthetic. Much of the property is an outgrowth of the original five-building structure, from the unearthed terrazzo floors in the restaurant to the rare, deep swimming pool from years ago. It's within biking distance of downtown and close to cool stuff like Joshua Tree, the Salton Sea, Salvation Mountain, all kinds of historic desert modern architecture and tons of great vintage shopping. It's also the best place in Palm Springs to get a laid-back massage or natural treatment at the Feel Good Spa.
Design
For the Ace Hotel & Swim Club's interiors, the LA-based design team Commune built on the Ace penchant for authentic design and honest materials. Commune's collaboration with Atelier Ace transports the guest to a bohemian desert camping experience. Utilitarian and pastoral, Ace Hotel & Swim Club caters to the guest who seeks the simple and sublime. An eclectic assortment of local artists and designers contributed their talents to create a space with many voices. The grounds expand on this idea of community, with shared outdoor areas like communal fireplaces and patios that invite guests to come together.
Extra perks
Indoor/Outdoor Venue, Wood Burning Firepit, Hanging Outdoor Bistro Lights, Date Farmer Trailer Private, Pool Wood, Event Chairs, Linens, Projector, House Speaker System, Private Restrooms, Private Catering Kitchen
Awards, Notables & Events
Condé Nast Traveler, Bon Apetit - The Best Food Lover's Hotels in America, GQ, Forbes, Bust Wallpaper, Vanity Fair, The Desert Sun, The Sunday Times, Harper's Bazaar, Korea W Magazine, Esquire, Huffington Post, Los Angeles Times, Brides.com, C Weddings, Nylon, LA Weekly, Desert Living
Getting there
Palm Springs International Airport
2.8 miFood Restaurants, Cafes, Bars, Lounges
This section provides insights into our diverse culinary and social offerings.
We re-invented the old Denny’s restaurant on the property. During renovations we unearthed a terrazzo floor, sandblasted the flagstone walls and re-covered the booths in saddle leather. The food redefines roadside diner fare and world desert cuisine as part of an American peasant food tradition — rustic, direct, resourceful, sensuous and social. The focus is on fresh, organic and local ingredients…
The Amigo Room — the original old ranch hand bar we restored to its high/low glory — emphasizes quality micro-distilleries and fresh mixing ingredients like real, squeezed juices, infusions and homemade syrups. Plus there's a poolside bar with outdoor seating.













