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Desert Paradise Resort Hotel
The award winning, clothing optional gay men’s resort in the very center of gay Warm Sands. Desert Paradise Resort has 14 poolside rooms and suites, a great continental breakfast, large saltwater pool and spa, new steam and sauna rooms, and magnificently maintained garden. There’s also a romantic fire pit and outdoor shower garden for special times. Fall in love again and again in paradise, your home away from home. True Paradise in the desert, Desert Paradise of Warm Sands. Read More
Andreas Hotel & Spa
Whether you come to Palm Springs to lounge poolside or live it up like Sinatra, Andreas Hotel & Spa holds your key card to desert diversion. Ideally located in the heart of downtown, this newly renovated boutique hotel brings contemporary style to a classic setting. Originally built in 1935, the Andreas is a landmark in a city famous for world-class entertainment, fine dining, 24-hour-a-day casinos and a sizzling collection of clothing boutiques and specialty stores. And it’s all within easy… Read More
Villa Royale
Built in 1947, Villa Royale emerged in Palm Springs during a period of Post-World War II development in the Coachella Valley. Adding a small pool of guestrooms to the south end of Palm Springs alongside the Deep Well Guest Ranch and Smoke Tree Ranch, Villa Royale was an early small hotel in south Palm Springs. Owned and managed by a woman by the name of Evelyn Pell, family lore has it that the California ranch-style hotel took its name from… 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
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
Hotel El Cid
Enjoy frozen Negronis around the fire pit. Read an embarrassingly cheesy novel in the hammock. Or just kick back beside our 40-foot commercial-size pool with its four brand new cabanas (including a dining tent). Surrounded by walls and tall hedges, you’ll be far from the crowds–but just a short stroll from downtown Palm Springs. We designed El Cid to be a different kind of hotel—one shaped by our own luxury travel experiences. Over the years, the things we’ve come to… Read More
The Westcott Palm Springs
ESCAPE TO PALM SPRINGS’ NEWEST BOUTIQUE BED & BREAKFAST Consistently rated the best bed and breakfast in Palm Springs, The Westcott in Palm Springs delivers the perfect combination of the glamorous history of Palm Springs with modern and fresh accommodation’s. Offering a timeless art deco style retreat combined with personal, yet subtle service and a relaxed adults only ambiance. From the moment you arrive we want you to feel part of the magic that makes Palm Springs special – open since the… Read More
Casa Cody Country Inn
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—two swimming pools, new onsite F&B offerings for guests, an edible garden, outdoor tubs and showers, and wide-open lawns. Guest rooms are… Read More
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
Holiday House Palm Springs
Holiday House is a 28-room boutique hotel located in downtown Palm Springs. Originally opened in 1951, the hotel was designed by noted architect Herbert W. Burns. Today, it has been reimagined by interior designer Mark D. Sikes and the team behind Sparrows Lodge. The property features midcentury inspired elements combined with a communal atmosphere and whimsical edge. The design centers around Gio Ponti inspired tile-work in the bar and artwork throughout the property including pieces by David Hockney, Roy Liechtenstein,… Read More
