Small Hotels Listing

Palm Springs is home to almost 80 extraordinary small boutique hotels of exceptional architectural & cultural diversity. From quaint inns and quietly secluded bungalows to hip and modern poolside-hangouts, they cater to the spectrum of Palm Springs travelers’ tastes.

Whether you want to disappear for a couple of days, or dive into the Palm Springs adventure of a lifetime, our visionary hoteliers make it their mission to get to know you and create a memorable stay in this distinctly fashionable desert oasis.

And as Palm Springs locals, they have dedicated themselves to creating a home away from home for you, infused with a sense of community.

Be Authentic. Stay Independent.


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Casa Cody

Casa Cody

Quiet and secluded yet just steps from Palm Springs’ center, Casa Cody is a romantic respite situated upon more than 1.5 acres of tranquil grounds against the rising backdrop of the San Jacinto Mountains. Winding pathways surrounded by wild bougainvillea, native plantings, and fruit trees throughout lead to 30 accommodations, many with kitchenettes or full kitchens, private patios, and fireplaces, plus two swimming pools, new onsite food and beverage offerings for guests, an edible garden, outdoor tubs and showers, and… Read More


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Drift Palm Springs

Drift Palm Springs

Nestled in the heart of downtown Palm Springs, Drift is an industrial chic boutique hotel made for the modern traveler, near the city’s most popular attractions. The hotel balances Palm Springs’ mid-century modern flair and the Drift brand’s Baja roots through colors reflective of the Californian desert, contemporary architecture, and decor sourced by Mexican and Californian artisans. Located a few steps away from the city’s main street, the hotel features a resort-style pool with private cabanas, a rooftop with San… Read More


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Ingleside Estate

Ingleside Estate

Fashioned from a gracious estate, The Ingleside Estate is an official Palm Springs Historic Landmark. The inn is quiet and secluded but within one block of the heart of Palm Springs. Five minutes to shopping, the Palm Springs Convention Center, Palm Springs Art Museum, and Palm Springs International Airport. The 30-room, two-acre property offers luxury lodging and suite accommodations that recall the romance and glamour of the golden age of Hollywood. Unwind by the pool, enjoy fine dining at the… Read More


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Korakia Pensione

Korakia Pensione

Located at the base of the San Jacinto Mountains, in Downtown Palm Springs, Korakia offers a unique and seductive retreat from day to day reality. Comprised of a 1918 adobe, a 1924 bungalow and a 1930s villa, the property blends the charm of Southern European luxury with North African accents. Korakia (Greek for “crow”) has been crafted after a Mediterranean-style pensione, forgoing technology such as TVs, phones and clocks in favor of vintage books, board games and al fresco film… Read More


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Smoke Tree Ranch

Smoke Tree Ranch

For 80 years, Smoke Tree Ranch has offered simplicity, breathtaking mountain views, genteel hospitality, and an unrivaled guest experience in a historic desert resort setting. Smoke Tree Ranch is located on a gently rising alluvial fan, created and landscaped by nature, and sheltered by the guardian San Jacinto Mountains. The Ranch is blessed with irreplaceable desert shrubs, smoke trees, and breathtaking acreage touched by undisturbed wildflowers. Business meetings and retreats are memorable experiences on the Ranch, as are family reunions… Read More


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Spirit of Sofia

Spirit of Sofia

Spirit of Sofia’s poolside adventure is the most Palm Springiest experience in all of Palm Springs! Located in downtown Palm Springs, Spirit of Sofia is framed by the backdrop of mountains, palm trees, and mid-century modern homes. Step outside your room/cabana and right into the pool. Spirit of Sofia has it all with a heated pool, hot tub, grill, outdoor dining, poolside seating, floaties, neon signs, bright colors, rainbows, road bikes, and even a life-size chess board! Read More


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The Monkey Tree Hotel

The Monkey Tree Hotel

The Monkey Tree Hotel is a private 16-room boutique hotel nestled against the backdrop of the gorgeous San Jacinto Mountains on a large one-acre property in north Palm Springs. Originally designed and built in 1960 by renowned modernist architect Albert Frey, the hotel re-opened in 2016 after a loving restoration. Inside the expansive private courtyard are a large, heated saltwater swimming pool and lush lawn area spacious enough to find a secluded area to relax in peace. The hotel also… Read More


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The Stardust Hotel

The Stardust Hotel

The Stardust Hotel is something a little bit different, harkening back to the days of Hollywood stars and poolside soirees. We’re a brand new boutique hotel, yes, but designed primarily for group travel. Which means you and your friends can relax in complete seclusion, mere steps from Palm Springs’ hottest bars and restaurants. The Ace. Del Rey. Mr. Lyons. Seymour’s. Gigi’s. Bar Cecil. All less than a five-minute walk. And because The Stardust Hotel typically caters to one select group… Read More


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Vista Grande Resort

Vista Grande Resort

The Vista Grande began in 1984 becoming the first gay clothing optional motel in Palm Springs.  We had seven guest rooms, an appreciation for the company of men, and business was transacted in the nude on a pay phone by the pool.  Thirty-five years later the mission remains the same, provide a testosterone charged atmosphere that really makes you feel alive. The small unassuming wooden door at the entrance belies a sprawling private land of lush gardens, hummingbirds, waterfalls, and… Read More


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Willows Historic Palm Springs Inn

Willows Historic Palm Springs Inn

Romance, luxury and privacy await you at the Willows Historic Palm Springs Inn. Complimentary amenities included as part of each stay at the Willows include daily three-course gourmet breakfast, Wi-Fi, parking, evening wine and hors d’oeuvres, and turn-down service. The Willows never charges a resort fee. Built in 1924, the Willows was the winter estate of Samuel Untermyer, a renowned New York attorney. Now a luxury boutique hotel nestled against the mountainside yet located just two blocks from Palm Canyon… Read More


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