Vagabond Motor Hotel

“Quiet, Comfortable, Convenient and an Excellent Value”

We were visiting the Palm Springs area for the first time, partly for hiking and partly for the activities during Modernism Week. The Vagabond turned out to be a perfect location. It was just a 10-minute drive to the Indian Canyons and to downtown, where many of the Modernist Week activities we... more

We were visiting the Palm Springs area for the first time, partly for hiking and partly for the activities during Modernism Week. The Vagabond turned out to be a perfect location. It was just a 10-minute drive to the Indian Canyons and to downtown, where many of the Modernist Week activities were held, where the Thursday night street fair took place, and where there were lots of good dining choices. It was also just a 5-mnute drive to Tahquitz Canyon, a 2-minute walk to the bike shop where the wonderful tour of Modernist neighborhoods began, and an hour's drive to Joshua Tree National Park. Our third floor room at the Vagabond was quiet and clean, the bed was quite comfortable, the shower was quite good, the microwave and fridge came in handy, and the hotel staff was quite responsive. On top of all this, the price was very reasonable, especially compared to lodging options closer to downtown. We would definitely choose the Vagabond the next time we visit Palm Springs.

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“A nice place to stay in Palm Springs”

I stayed here for a week, and found it to be comfortable and clean. I would definitely stay again. Everything in the room was fine, and the motel has a very attractive pool area! Please note, I work in computer security and the Wi-Fi network had security problems (I noticed someone attempting a ... more

I stayed here for a week, and found it to be comfortable and clean. I would definitely stay again. Everything in the room was fine, and the motel has a very attractive pool area! Please note, I work in computer security and the Wi-Fi network had security problems (I noticed someone attempting a man-in-the-middle attack). Open Wi-Fi networks are generally insecure, so please be careful what you do on any 'open' or public Wi-Fi. As long as you avoid logging into anything that requires a password, or protect yourself with a VPN, it's fine.

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“Stayed winter of 2023”

Checked-in quite late at night. Our room was right across from the lobby on ground level, and car parking right out front of room, so both handy for us. At the time I booked, it was mention free breakfast, but they never went back to it after Covid, so we were disappointed to find that out night... more

Checked-in quite late at night. Our room was right across from the lobby on ground level, and car parking right out front of room, so both handy for us. At the time I booked, it was mention free breakfast, but they never went back to it after Covid, so we were disappointed to find that out night before. Room was average, but comfy and beds comfy as well, so good sleeps. We enjoyed the views from pool area of the spectacular mountain. Hot tub not working at that time. Pool was only heated for the weekend. Hotel and pool area very quiet, during our 4 night stay. All front desk staff were friendly. Funny to see alcoholic beverage machines, and frozen food ones in front lobby along with snack and other drinks machines.

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“Ok for a stop over if necessary”

This is about the cheapest night in Palm Springs. We just had to stop. The front desk woman was super sweet. The beds were what you get in a cheap hotel. The floors were so dirty that they felt gritty so expect to keep your shoes on. No place to walk a dog other than the very urban street. Food i... more

This is about the cheapest night in Palm Springs. We just had to stop. The front desk woman was super sweet. The beds were what you get in a cheap hotel. The floors were so dirty that they felt gritty so expect to keep your shoes on. No place to walk a dog other than the very urban street. Food in the front is ridiculously overpriced. Just order from Pizza Hut.

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