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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
Sparrows Lodge
The history: Originally built as Castle’s Red Barn in 1951 by MGM actor Don Castle, it was one of the original resort getaways for Hollywood elite. Legend has it that iconic actress Elizabeth Montgomery had her first marriage at the Red Barn. The property also has had incarnations as Catalina Palms, El Rancho Lodge, and now Sparrows Lodge. The Lodge was fully restored in 2013 and many of the original buildings are still in use with modern updates retaining the… Read More
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
El Mirasol Villas
A clothing-optional gay men’s resort. Walled and gated, El Mirasol Villas is in the Warm Sands area, only blocks away from downtown Palm Springs. The boutique hotel boasts a meandering garden path, two gorgeous pools, outdoor shower, steam room, a large comfortable lanai with fireplace, rooms with private patios, poolside luncheon, and free video library. Read More
The Twist
The Twist Palm Springs is a desert oasis showcasing the best in modern architecture and design. Guests can choose from a studio or one- or two-bedroom suite with a living room, and all accommodations come with custom kitchens and either a patio or balcony. The bold and eclectic furnishings and decor are from local designers H3K, and add a touch of whimsy to the property. The Twist has a relaxing pool and spa and incredible city and mountain views, making… Read More
Fleur Noire Hotel
A Palm Springs adults only boutique hotel consisting of 21 uniquely designed casitas, bungalows, and suites. The property features graphic floral wall murals by internationally renowned artist Louise Jones. Read More
The Cole Hotel
This 30 room boutique hotel, home to the acclaimed Freddie’s Kitchen, is the return of a mid-century gem in Palm Springs. Once known as the Bahama Hotel, this classic masterpiece was built in 1959 with floorplan design by San Clemente draftsman Raymond Devore, stonework by mason John Francis Gallerani, and the hotel’s quirky modernist exterior design by local architect Hugh Kaptur. More recently, the property underwent a sympathetic and painstaking rehabilitation by new owner Mark Weis with the help of… Read More
Amin Casa
Amin Casa Palm Springs is an iconic hotel brilliantly reinvented for the 21st century, where the glamour of nine decades of history sparkles with a new luster. Welcome to the exclusive and private world of Amin Casa. Embodying the luxury of life in Palm Springs, this impressive property originally included the main residence and guest house. The garden compound dated to the 1920s and ’30s and was once the Palm Springs home of Hollywood screen legend and award-winning actress Gloria… Read More
Alcazar Palm Springs
Bring: your pajamas. Don’t miss: the complimentary espresso, coffee, and pastries from Cheeky’s. Alcazar Palm Springs opened in 2011, just north of downtown Palm Springs in the Uptown Design District. We’re a 34-room boutique hotel and we manage to stay cool, modern, and sleek despite Palm Springs’ often upwards of 90-degree heat. Sleep in with us and luxuriate in imported Italian linens. Enjoy private patios, mountain views, wireless internet, Townie Bikes, complimentary coffee and espresso, and fresh pastries from Cheeky’s.… Read More
The Skylark
A modern twist on a California 50’s classic, The Skylark offers 28 uniquely styled rooms meticulously restored to the character of the mid-century era. Stay in the heart of Palm Springs just five miles from the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway while enjoying scenic views of the San Jacinto Mountains. You can also dine at The Skylark’s newest culinary addition, Lost Property. Explore the menu’s coastal American bar fare, featuring delectable dishes and curated cocktails. Read More
