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.

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INNdulge Palm Springs

INNdulge Palm Springs

A clothing-optional gay men’s resort. INNdulge Palm Springs is a legendary award-winning boutique hotel located in the heart of Warm Sands, one of the most popular gay areas of Palm Springs. INNdulge is rated Five Palms by Planet Out, the most trusted source in gay travel. Built in 1958, INNdulge is a mid-century jewel with 24 poolside rooms surrounding a 24-hour heated pool and 12-man hot tub. CLOTHING IS FOREVER OPTIONAL! INNdulge has one of the largest pool courtyards in… Read More


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The Velvet Rope

The Velvet Rope

The Velvet Rope is a lavish Palm Springs oasis that pays homage to the city’s Old Hollywood past. Guests can stay in one of nine glamorous suites, including the Rat Pack Suite inspired by the high-rolling exploits of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis Jr. This boutique hotel has a beautiful pool just steps away from all of the rooms and Bar Valerie, where guests can enjoy live entertainment and delicious small plates, cocktails, beer, and wine. Read More


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Trixie Motel

Trixie Motel

The Trixie Motel is a masterpiece in pink. This boutique hotel in the Old Las Palmas neighborhood was brought to life by partners Brian Firkus — a.k.a. drag superstar Trixie Mattel — and David Silver. All seven of the hotel’s rooms and suites have their own theme and custom furnishings, with standouts including the Queen of Hearts room — this boasts a mural that climbs up the wall to the ceiling and a heart-shaped headboard — and the Oh Honeymoon Suite, a… Read More


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The Hacienda at Warm Sands

The Hacienda at Warm Sands

The Hacienda at Warm Sands is the longstanding favorite Palm Springs gay resort selected by discerning, ‘in the know’, experienced travelers, from all over the world.  The Hacienda has been consistently recognized in prominent mainstream and gay travel publications as the ‘best-of-the-best’, characterized by its distinguished facilities, beautifully lush tropical landscaped grounds, impressive physical setting with ever-changing 180 degree unobstructed views of the San Jacinto Mountains, and its market-leading reputation for uncompromised legendary personal services. The Hacienda at Warm Sands… Read More


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Twin Palms Resort

Twin Palms Resort

Located in the historic Twin Palms neighborhood, this completely renovated mid-century modern property boasts 20 rooms with luxurious baths, contemporary furnishings, and unparalleled mountain views. Outside your room, a modern patio waits for you, and just steps away is the desert’s newest pool and spa, designed especially for true sun worshipers. And of course, swimsuits are optional. Read More


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Lucille Palm Springs

Lucille Palm Springs

Lucille Palm Springs was reimagined and rebranded in 2023, but its history stretches back over 100 years. Originally built in 1921, the hotel has been welcoming guests for a century, including Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, who once frequented the hotel with their family. The original Spanish Revival-style bones of the hotel have been lovingly maintained, though the recent facelift has updated all of the hotel’s amenities. Lucille Palm Springs now features nine self-catered luxury suites with modern appliances and locally-sourced… 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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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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Azure Sky

Azure Sky

Originally built in 1959, Azure Sky’s new owners, Acme Hospitality and Eastern Real Estate, have restored the property with integrity, bringing in vintage lighting and custom woodwork that harkens back to the hotel’s early days. Most of Azure Sky’s rooms have private patios with hammocks and kitchenettes, and all come equipped with built-in beds, stone tile flooring, and mid-century modern inspired design accents. Inside the impressive lobby, guests will be able to enjoy a drink in the premium cocktail bar,… Read More


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Talavera Palm Springs

Talavera Palm Springs

Tucked away perfectly between booming Downtown Palm Springs and the serene San Jacinto Mountains in the historic Tennis Club District, Talavera Palm Springs embraces old school charm with an eclectic flair in a lush tropical setting. Each of our eight spacious suites boasts a private patio and jacuzzi with spectacular mountain views, allowing the guest experience to become one that is truly secluded and restorative.  Each suite has a different “personality” and is decorated with antiques from around the world… Read More


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