The Weekend, a 10-suite boutique hotel, features spacious accommodations with stylish yet plush furnishings, making it feel like you’re in someone’s home. “We just want our guests to be comfortable and have a fantastic time,” owner Mark Hermann says. Located in the quiet and sophisticated Old Las Palmas neighborhood, The...
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Locally Owned and Operated
111 S Vía Las Palmas Palm Springs CA 92264
There’s nothing prickly about The Cactai For the modern traveler, it doesn’t get better than The Cactai. This revitalized mid-century modern boutique hotel was built on the vision of “great design, great technology, great art, and great food and drinks,” co-owner Joel Milne said. The Cactai may be new on...
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At The Muse Palm Springs, prepare to be inspired. This new pet-friendly boutique hotel in the Warm Sands neighborhood, formerly known as the Avance, is now owned by Greg Williams and Maggie Vineyard. The creative couple transformed this nine-suite property from the 1960s into a bright and airy space with...
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George Cebra brought his love of Japan to Palm Springs. Sakura, the Japanese-style bed and breakfast, offers a unique experience. At Sakura — which means “cherry blossom” in Japanese — guests can wear kimonos and slippers, and sliding shoji doors lead to the garden and swimming pool. Shiatsu acupressure massage...
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Locally Owned and Operated
1677 N Vía Miraleste Palm Springs CA 92262
Blackhaus has everything you need from a home base while in Palm Springs. Open since February 2023, Blackhaus is the newest AvantStay property in Palm Springs, joining The Wesley, The Marley, Hotel El Cid, and The Monkey Tree Hotel. It was conceptualized as a “hotel-style asset” and brought to life...
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Part of a Collection
421 S Calle Encilia Palm Springs CA
The Marley, with its bold decor and fun furnishings, is the perfect balance between style and comfort. “It seems like so few hotels get that right,” says owner Tim Spry. “Most veer towards one side or the other. While we definitely appreciate good design, we also have a sense of...
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Locally Owned and Operated, Part of a Collection
598 S Grenfall Rd Palm Springs CA 92264
Neil Mehta was impressed as soon as he walked onto the grounds of the Hotel California. The Hotel California is consistently voted as one of the top hotels in not just Palm Springs, but the entire country. That’s just one of the reasons why Neil purchased the 14-room hotel in...
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Locally Owned and Operated
424 E Palm Canyon Dr Palm Springs CA 92264
L’Horizon Resort and Spa, a part of Herman Luxury Resorts, started as a private getaway for Hollywood stars, and today, it’s been restored to its Golden Age glory. Designer Steve Hermann had his eyes on Palm Springs, and turned the 25-bungalow property into a resort known around the world. L’Horizon...
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A visit to the Aloha Hotel is a step back in time. “People like the nostalgia of the 1950s, and we own it,” the hotel’s owner, Mona, said. Built in 1947, the property was purchased in 1971 by Mona’s mother, who previously owned the Four Trees Restaurant in Hollywood. She...
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Locally Owned and Operated
1080 S Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92264 Palm Springs CA 92264
Love is always in the air at El Noa Noa Once the home of celebrated singer Juan Gabriel, El Noa Noa is now open to everyone looking to enjoy a relaxing weekend away from it all. “El Noa Noa has this incredibly romantic, intimate, and peaceful vibe that’s perfect for...
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Locally Owned and Operated
589 S Grenfall Rd Palm Springs CA 92264
The Villa Royale has long been a desert hideaway, and now, it’s more stunning than ever. The 38-room property, built in 1947, reopened in the fall of 2018 with a fresh, modern look. Co-owner and co-designer John Janulis told the Desert Sun the property is “a true Palm Springs time...
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Locally Owned and Operated, Part of a Collection
1620 S Indian Trail Palm Springs CA 92264
LGBTQ
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LGBTQ+, Locally Owned and Operated
574 S Warm Sands Dr Palm Springs CA 92264
Formerly The Rossi, this boutique hotel — known for its spacious suites with private patios and jacuzzis and abundant foliage — is now under new ownership, and they are working on exciting new upgrades that will only strengthen the inn. “We’re bringing in a professional landscaper and arborist to help...
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Locally Owned and Operated, Part of a Collection
375 W Arenas Rd Palm Springs CA 92262
Live out your Palm Springs dreams at Casa Palma. The boutique hotel offers everything guests want out of a desert getaway: multiple pools, tennis and pickleball courts, a fitness center, and lush gardens spread out over two acres. “That level of outdoor space and amenities is rare for a boutique...
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Locally Owned and Operated
1533 CHAPARRAL ROAD Palm Springs CA 92262
The Del Marcos Hotel checks off every box for mid-century modern enthusiasts. This 17-room boutique hotel launched the career of William F. Cody, one of Palm Springs’ most influential and innovative architects. It was his first independent commission in the city, and earned Cody a design award from the American...
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225 W Baristo Rd Palm Springs CA 92262
The Iron Tree Inn gives guests a vintage 1950s experience. Guests rave about this adults only mid-century modern property, and its 12 bungalows have devoted fans who come back year after year to stay in them. Because of the Iron Tree Inn’s popularity — some people have standing reservations or...
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The Wesley is a mid-century modern micro resort, where the flats are fully-stocked and the pool is always the perfect temperature. The property, managed by AvantStay, has nine flats, and each one has its own kitchenette, toaster, refrigerator, and microwave, with Flat 10 equipped with a full kitchen, complete with...
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Locally Owned and Operated
711 S Riverside Dr Palm Springs CA 92264
Everything you need for the perfect Palm Springs stay is at La Serena Villas. It has 18 gorgeous and private villas, each with a private patio featuring a clawfoot tub, fire pit, and built-in bench. There is a sparkling pool and jacuzzi, right next to Whispers Spa, known for its...
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The name says it all. The Little Paradise Hotel is nestled in a quiet, peaceful neighborhood, and with only eight rooms, it never feels crowded. The beds are as comfortable as they come, and it’s hard to leave the showers with massage jets. Every spacious room has two furnished private...
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It was love at first sight. When Casa Oliver’s owners came across the former All Worlds property while searching for a hotel to purchase in Palm Springs, they knew this was the one. “Apart from its impressive size — 1.8 acres — it was the potential for what could be...
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LGBTQ+, Locally Owned and Operated
535 S Warm Sands Drive Palm Springs CA 92264
The Desert Riviera has everything you need for a fun, carefree getaway. Built in 1951 and designed by Herbert W. Burns, this mid-century modern hotel is now under new ownership, but nothing will change for guests. The Desert Riviera still offers fantastic complimentary amenities, including use of retro bikes, continental...
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Locally Owned and Operated, Part of a Collection
610 E Palm Canyon Dr Palm Springs CA 92264
Limón Palm Springs is as fresh and effervescent as its name suggests. Built in 1956, this mid-century modern property makes a statement, with cheerful pops of yellow everywhere, from the doors to the kitchen backsplash. The colorful wallpaper, eclectic art, and patterned tile and rugs add to the vibrant feel....
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Locally Owned and Operated, Part of a Collection
560 S. Grenfall Road Palm Springs CA 92264
LGBTQ
The name says it all. At INNdulge, guests take full advantage of being on vacation, relaxing in the saltwater pool and 12-man jacuzzi and reveling in the property’s gardens. This clothing optional gay men’s resort in the Warm Sands neighborhood is a mid-century modern hotel built in 1958, with 24...
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LGBTQ+, Locally Owned and Operated
601 S Grenfall Rd Palm Springs CA 92264
Fleur Noire is now in bloom. This new boutique hotel’s 21 Spanish-style casitas, studios, and standard rooms each have their own distinct look, courtesy of interior designer Chris Pardo and wallpaper designer Ellie Cashman. Before guests even get to their rooms, they are dazzled by the stunning outdoor murals of...
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Locally Owned and Operated
1555 N Indian Canyon Dr Palm Springs CA 92262
Look for the sign with the two birds, and you’ve found the Sparrows Lodge. When it was first built in 1952 for actor Don Castle and his wife, Zetta, the property was known as Castle’s Red Barn. In 2013, it underwent a full restoration, but its spirit remains the same,...
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Locally Owned and Operated, Part of a Collection
1330 E Palm Canyon Dr Palm Springs CA 92264
Once you walk onto the tranquil grounds of The Hacienda at Warm Springs, you’ll forget about the world outside the gate. The Hacienda, an upscale gay men’s resort, feels like a private sanctuary, with its lush foliage, Japanese water feature, Saltillo-tiled patios and walkways, Southwestern plants, outdoor fireplace, in-ground spa,...
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LGBTQ+
586 S Warm Sands Dr Palm Springs CA 92264
LGBTQ
Desert Paradise: A Beautiful Retreat for Men The Desert Paradise is more than a hotel. This men’s clothing-optional resort is a gathering place for travelers from around the world, who come to Palm Springs for rest, relaxation, and community. Providing a welcoming, non-judgmental space that feels like a second home...
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LGBTQ+
615 S Warm Sands Dr. CA 92264
Offering a modern take on the spirit of the old west, this 8-room boutique hotel is in the heart of the Historic Tennis Club neighborhood, within walking distance of Palm Springs’ best restaurants, shops, and clubs. When the hotel’s new owners, husbands Jason Ball and Troy Jones, first came to...
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Locally Owned and Operated
220 S Patencio Rd Palm Springs CA 92262
At Los Arboles, it’s a family affair. Owners Felipe and Lisbet Castaneda have decades of experience as restauranteurs and hoteliers, and their eldest daughter Karina has also joined the business: she recently earned her degree in hospitality from Cal State Long Beach, and is assistant manager. Together, they run Los...
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Locally Owned and Operated
266 East Via Altamira Palm Springs CA 92262
Casa Cody is the oldest operating hotel in Palm Springs, founded in the 1920s by Hollywood pioneer Harriet Cody, cousin of the illustrious Buffalo Bill. Under the management of Casetta Group, Casa Cody reemerges following a historic preservation and revitalization project, ushering the property into the present day with a...
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Part of a Collection
175 S Cahuilla Road Palm Springs CA 92262
Amin Casa embodies the quiet sophistication of Palm Springs, with a twist of old Hollywood glamour. Once the residence of actress Gloria Swanson, Amin Casa made its debut in the Historic Tennis Club neighborhood in November 2016, following several months of major renovations both inside and out. “Amin” means “ours”...
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Locally Owned and Operated
529 W Arenas Rd Palm Springs CA 92262
Azure Sky is a welcome new addition to the Palm Springs hotel landscape. Azure Sky is a 14-room boutique hotel from award-winning managing operators Acme Hospitality and owners Eastern Real Estate. The property was built in 1959, and while it underwent an extensive two-year renovation, the hotel retains its original...
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Locally Owned and Operated, Part of a Collection
1661 S Calle Palo Fierro Palm Springs CA 92264
In a city the embraces the past, Arrive is all about the here and now. The 32-room boutique hotel opened in 2016, and has a decidedly modern way of doing things. Guests communicate with staff via text messaging, and check-in is at the bar. Designed by co-founder Chris Pardo, Arrive...
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Part of a Collection
1551 N Palm Canyon Dr Palm Springs CA 92262
With its Himalayan salt sauna, immersive rain room, and cold plunge, Terra Palm Springs is dedicated to giving guests the ultimate wellness experience. Owners Soli Cayetano, Josh Dobken, Diana Ossa, and Carrick Young created a destination where “people who feel stressed or burned out can come and discover a place...
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If the walls of the Willows Historic Palm Springs Inn could talk, they’d have enough stories to fill countless books on old Hollywood, the monied elite, world leaders, and the greatest thinkers of all time. Once a private, winter hideaway for a prominent Los Angeles millionaire and his wife, the...
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Part of a Collection
412 W Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs CA 92262
This brand new boutique hotel — formerly known as Tortuga del Sol — provides a space where guests can spend all day lounging by the pool, sunbathing with friends and taking a dip whenever they like, or stick to their rooms, enjoying some alone time. “Its essence is more of...
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Locally Owned and Operated, Part of a Collection
715 East Lorenzo Road Palm Springs CA 92264
The Ingleside Estate went back to its roots. In the 1920s, the Spanish Colonial Revival-style property was owned by a wealthy automaker, but it was transformed in the 1930s by Palm Springs pioneer Ruth Hardy, who turned it into an invitation-only private club, where everyone from Elizabeth Taylor to Ava...
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Part of a Collection
200 W Ramon Rd Palm Springs CA 92264
LGBTQ
In a city known for its mid-century design, El Mirasol Villas offers something completely different. Built in the 1940s by Howard Hughes, El Mirasol is a blend of Spanish style and bygone Hollywood, with “beautiful, peaceful gardens throughout,” owner Paul Pressman said. Paul and his partner, Bruce Wishnefsky, purchased El...
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LGBTQ+
525 Warm Sands Dr Palm Springs CA 92264
Prepare to get carried away at Drift Palm Springs. This new boutique hotel from TMC Hospitality offers a relaxing escape in a sleek, inviting space. “Aesthetically, Drift has an industrial chic design style that is rooted in Baja desert minimalism,” Philip Bates, founder of TMC Hospitality, says. “Experientially, Drift is...
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Everything about El Cid Palm Springs is stunning, but there’s something truly special about its pool area. “It really is dramatic with the black and white cabanas, loungers, and sofas,” owner Tim Spry says. “At night, with just the chandeliers on in the cabanas and the landscape lighting, with that...
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Locally Owned and Operated, Part of a Collection
526 S Camino Real Palm Springs CA 92264
There’s no place like the Korakia Pensione. The historic property says it “blends the silhouette of Tangier with a whisper of the Mediterranean,” and is the perfect escape. There are two restored historic villas with spacious rooms featuring wood-beamed ceilings, stone showers, balconies, private patios, French doors, and antique and...
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With everything they need in one place, guests at the Andreas Hotel and Spa don’t even need to leave the property. “We have a full bar, delicious poolside drinks and food, and our rooms are beautiful, clean, and relaxing,” general manager Gina Campbell said. In the heart of Palm Springs...
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The Santiago Resort celebrated its 20th anniversary by undergoing a complete transformation, but its mission remains the same — to provide guests with outstanding service in a serene environment. The Santiago first opened its doors in the 1990s, and came under new ownership in March 2015, when three partners purchased...
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LGBTQ+, Locally Owned and Operated
650 E San Lorenzo Rd Palm Springs CA 92264
Paul Kurdian and Sam McDermott started their married life off with a bang. While they were dating, the couple imagined one day starting a business together, and the opportunity arrived on the morning after their wedding. “On our way to Sunday brunch at my brother’s house, Paul received a call...
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Locally Owned and Operated
2525 N Palm Canyon Dr Palm Springs CA 92262
Prepare to be dazzled at The Stardust Hotel The Stardust Hotel is back and shining brighter than ever Owners Jessica and Tim Spry revitalized this 1955 property by turning it into a “luxurious time capsule, mixing vintage art and decor with vibrant color and modern design,” Jessica said. The nine...
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Locally Owned and Operated, Part of a Collection
1610 S Via Entrada Palm Springs CA 92264
The Twist Palm Springs is not your home away from home. Owners Amy and Tim Brinkman have designed this whimsical boutique hotel so it’s clear from the moment guests arrive that they are now on vacation, and the most pressing matter is deciding which drink to enjoy by the pool...
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Michael Green and Stephen Boyd traded in careers in the advertising business, and the humidity of Atlanta, for the resort life and year round sunshine of Palm Springs. The husbands traveled quite a bit, and always tended to choose bed and breakfasts when booking a place to stay. They became...
Accommodation type:
LGBTQ+, Locally Owned and Operated
555 E San Lorenzo Rd Palm Springs CA 92264
As soon as guests step on property at Holiday House, they can’t help but smile. It’s a fun hotel, reimagined in 2017 by interior designer Mark D. Sikes. Built in 1951 by Herbert W. Burns, Holiday House has 28 guest rooms, all completely remodeled with oversized showers, Waterworks bath hardware,...
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Locally Owned and Operated, Part of a Collection
200 W Arenas Rd Palm Springs CA 92262
Alcazar Palm Springs offers guests the quintessential Palm Springs experience. Warm and modern, the Alcazar describes itself as a “serene, peaceful oasis.” Open since 2011, the hotel’s 34 rooms and gathering areas are sleek and stylish. The outdoor space also dazzles — it boasts a salt water purified pool, cooling...
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Locally Owned and Operated
622 N Palm Canyon Drive Palm Springs CA 92262
While on assignment for BBC News, Tayfun King was interviewing the owner of a boutique hotel in Buenos Aires when it hit him — he wanted to be the one running an inn. As a travel reporter, Tayfun was immersed in the hospitality industry, crisscrossing the globe to learn more...
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Part of a Collection
641 E San Lorenzo Road Palm Springs CA 92262
Lucille Palm Springs is ready for its closeup after undergoing a recent re-imagination in Spanish Revival style. Formerly known as The Andalusian Court, Lucille Palm Springs’ new name is a nod to one of its most famous guests, actress and comedienne Lucille Ball and her husband, actor and bandleader Desi...
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Locally Owned and Operated
458 W Arenas Rd Palm Springs CA 92262
Desert Hills is a Palm Springs classic. This 11-room boutique hotel was built in 1956 by Allen and Joanne Petty, and sits at the foot of the San Jacinto Mountains in the Historic Tennis Club District. Allen and Joanne lived at the hotel raised their family there, and in all,...
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LGBTQ
The Descanso Resort offers the ultimate getaway for men looking to rest, relax, and have a vacation they’ll never forget. The Descanso Resort is the first men’s resort to open in Palm Springs in more than a decade, and is the brother property of the Santiago Resort. This stunning and...
Accommodation type:
LGBTQ+, Part of a Collection
288 E Camino Monte Vista Palm Springs CA 92262
Step foot on the Dive Palm Springs property, and you’ll immediately be transported to the French Riviera of the 1960s. The 11-room boutique hotel “just has a cool, chill vibe to it,” says April Smith, vice president of Mariners Companies, the private equity investment that recently purchased Dive. The property...
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Locally Owned and Operated, Part of a Collection
1586 E Palm Canyon Dr Palm Springs CA 92264
LGBTQ
The Twin Palms Resort is what mid-century modern dreams are made of. The latest showstopper from the team behind the Santiago and Descanso resorts, Twin Palms is a 20-room men’s swimsuit-optional boutique hotel in the historic neighborhood of the same name. It first opened in 1959 as the deluxe Brentwood...
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LGBTQ+, Locally Owned and Operated
1930 S. Camino Real Palm Springs CA 92264
The Yara Hotel is different by design. It is a Spanish-style inn nestled in a city known for its modernist buildings. That’s one of the main reasons why it stood out to Kate Reid, a part owner of Yara Hotel along with her husband, Moody Nashawaty, and Nopali Properties. “It...
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Locally Owned and Operated, Part of a Collection
221 E. Sonora Palm Springs CA 92264
Musicland Palm Springs provides affordable rates for comfortable rooms. All 43 rooms at this Hugh Kaptur-designed mid-century hotel come with a microwave, refrigerator, flat-screen television, and coffee maker, and select suites have kitchens. There are always complimentary beverages available in the lobby, and there are barbecue grills and laundry facilities...
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Locally Owned and Operated
1342 S Palm Canyon Dr Palm Springs CA 92264
The Three Fifty Hotel is a mid-century modern dream in the Historic Tennis Club neighborhood. Designed by Herbert W. Burns, this 10-room pet-friendly boutique hotel was fully renovated in 2017. All rooms are poolside, with comfortable beds and green and black decor, and some have kitchenettes or three-quarter kitchens. Throughout...
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Part of a Collection
350 S Belardo Rd Palm Springs CA 92262
When trying to figure out a new name for their hotel, owners Ben Wolff and Jesse Comly and designer Kirah Hitchcock were stuck — until they noticed an old book sitting out in the lobby. The hotel, last known as La Dolce Vita, was originally built in the 1920s, and...
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Part of a Collection
1491 Vía Soledad Palm Springs CA 92264
At La Maison, it can be hard to remember you’re actually in Palm Springs. The property offers a touch of France in the heart of Palm Springs, with lovely lavender and bright flowers across the grounds. All of the rooms have been renovated, and the bathrooms are gorgeous, with beautiful...
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