Boutiquely Palm Springs

If you love staying at independently-owned small hotels, you’ll adore Boutiquely Palm Springs. From tips on what to do, see and eat in Palm Springs, to interviews with hoteliers, it’s the insider’s guide to everything great about Palm Springs and its iconic boutique hotels.

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5 Hidden Speakeasies In Palm Springs Worth Finding

Let our Boutiquely Palm Springs bloggers Gregory Douglass and Kathy Condon take you on a tour of the secret speakeasies you'll wish you knew about sooner. Palm Springs has never been shy about hiding its charm. From iconic poolside resorts…
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Palm Springs Honors Fallen Heroes On Memorial Day

In honor of Memorial Day, I’m taking time out of my irregularly scheduled blogs to talk about Palm Springs’ significant participation in the war efforts during World War II and beyond, which were pretty darned big when you consider the size…
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One Mother Of A Weekend

"Get away, leave today!" — Earth, Wind and Fire Attention all moms! I hope you all raised excellent kids, and that they see this post and take you to Palm Springs for Mother’s Day. But if they’re all caught up in themselves this year…
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May In Palm Springs Means Rising Temps And Hot Events

Coachella and Stagecoach have come and gone, and we’ve said “so long” to our snowbirds until next year. We will miss them all. But that also means there are a lot of great deals going on. It’s hot during the days but the pools are all…
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Hot Rodeo: You’ll Have A Gay Old Time

Thermal was chock full of cowboys and cowgirls at the Desert Rodeo the last weekend in April, and the party is continuing in Palm Springs at Hot Rodeo. The fun will take place May 1-4, with the rodeo itself in Banning, a quick drive down the…
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Palm Springs Is Ground Zero For Modernist Architecture

A report released by Greater Palm Springs states that during Modernism Week this February, 115,000 people attended 500 scheduled events around the city. Now more than ever, visitors are fascinated by the modernist and mid-century architecture…
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El Noa Noa Is A Love Letter to Couples

In the heart of Palm Springs' Warm Sands neighborhood, where the desert's allure meets an assemblage of charming boutique resorts, El Noa Noa has emerged as a new oasis for couples seeking an intimate escape. Once the residence of legendary…
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Palm Springs Celebrates New Boutique Hotels And Revamped Favorites

There is nothing static about Palm Springs, California, and 2025 has been no exception with several new and refreshed boutique hotels recently opening their doors. “Our desert paradise is constantly evolving,” says Michael C. Green, co-owner…
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We’re Gaga Over April In Palm Springs

"Spring is nature's way of saying, 'Let's party!'" — Robin Williams You guys, it is even more gorgeous than usual right now. The flowers are so bright and colorful they can’t help but make you happy. And the skies — the skies are the…
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The exterior of Peepa's boutique in Palm Springs, California

Quirky Stores in Palm Springs 

When planning your trip to Palm Springs, build in some time to explore downtown. Many Palm Springs Preferred Small Hotels are within walking distance and you will want to check out the abundance of retail stores. We have a few national chain…
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