Welcome to the Hotel California, a quiet escape nestled along the base of the San Jacinto Mountains in the Southern California desert of Palm Springs. This classic California Spanish Mission boutique hotel provides just the right amount of rustic charm and romance. Comfortable rooms and suites surround a sparkling pool and spa amid a lush courtyard with spectacular mountain views. Whether you spend a tranquil day around the pool or take a complimentary bicycle to explore the city, Hotel California has everything you need for an enjoyable vacation getaway. Whip up a feast in the fully stocked guest kitchen or outdoor grills, sip a drink around the fire table, check out a movie from the guest lounge, or use the secluded outdoor cigar lounge. Stay connected with free access to Wi-Fi, guest computer, and guest telephone. Whatever your passion, Hotel California is ideal for those desiring ultimate relaxation and service in a home away from home.
A touch of intrigue. An exquisite setting. A place where love lingers redolently in the purple sunset. For decades, lovers have known that Palm Springs is the ideal destination for that dreamy honeymoon, babymoon, or long weekend road-trip getaway.
You’re relationship isn’t generic, so why stay at a multinational chain when you can plan a romantic Palm Springs escape to a small boutique hotel especially designed with love in mind. Wander beautiful gardens and enjoy private courtyards. Enjoy breakfast in bed, a bath (or massage) for two, or wine in front of the fireplace.
These Palm Springs Preferred boutique hotels offer the perfect alchemy of comfort and indulgence for every beautifully love-filled vacation.
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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 fabrics and toiletries.
Located near downtown Palm Springs, minutes from the airport, bus station or tram. The hosts offer Japanese-style rooms with a private bath, TV, handmade futons to give you the most wonderful sleep of your life, and sliding shoji doors that lead to the garden and swimming pool area that offer a magnificent mountain view.
The atmosphere at the Inn is very distinct, quiet and relaxing. Guests can wear Japanese kimonos and slippers. Beautiful Japanese artwork and antique kimonos decorate the wall space. Delicate musical sounds of the koto and bamboo wood flute can be faintly heard throughout the Inn. Shaitsu, a centuries old Japanese acupressure massage, is available for your relaxation.
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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. Did we mention that Cheeky’s and Birba are right next door, so we’ve got you covered for delicious meals, an outdoor cocktail lounge, and entertainment, too?
A small and intimate inn with seven romantic rooms opening onto an enclosed patio with pool and spa. It is an exclusive Spanish mission-style inn, fully walled and gated. Walking distance to downtown. All rooms are non smoking, but you may smoke outside. ADULT ONLY PROPERTY.
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A Place in the Sun Garden Hotel
Come to A Place in the Sun, where you will feel like a pampered movie star from days past. This vintage garden hotel, originally built as a retreat for the production crew of the film classic “A Place in the Sun”, has been lovingly restored by the current owners. Sixteen single-story bungalows form an enclave around the heated pool & spa, set on over an acre of lush lawns and palm tree gardens. Full kitchens, private garden patios, free internet access, and continental breakfast. Pet-friendly, too!
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La Serena Villas
Originally built in 1933, this Historic Hotel sits on over an acre of beautiful landscaped grounds in the heart of downtown Palm Springs, walking distance to the famous Palm Canyon Drive, where you will find the best restaurants, boutiques and galleries.
Redeveloped as a luxury hotel in 2016 by award winning architect, May Sung, with all the modern amenities of a 5 star hotel. Each piece of furniture, all materials and finishes have been carefully hand picked by interior design group, Avenue Interior Designs.
The stunning San Jacinto Mountains are the backdrop for this luxury boutique hotel. The secluded private villas each have a private patio, complete with a romantic claw foot tub, fire-pit, and built in benches.
Our 18 guest rooms, spa, restaurant, bar, and roof top lounge are all designed to create your ultimate Palm Springs getaway.
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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 screenings. Some of Korakia’s signature touches include outdoor yoga classes, complimentary bicycles and afternoon Moroccan tea service. With an abundance of architectural elements as well as the whisper of the Mediterranean, Korakia has been internationally recognized as one of the top small hotels in the world.
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The Wesley Palm Springs
Come experience The Wesley Hotel: resort class amenities for the modern savvy traveler. The Wesley Palm Springs features a small selection of uniquely stunning, self-catered flats in a private resort setting.
Our flats range from deluxe studios to two-bedroom, two-bath units. Tastefully designed and outfitted with luxury linens and mattresses are features throughout. Almost all of the flats feature private and lush garden patios to take in your morning ritual or to escape the late day warmth, cocktail in hand. Individual private gas grills allow our guests to enjoy outdoor dining at its best.
Located across the street from an ancient riverbed, The Wesley is ideally located in a private and serene environment. We are centrally located within walking or biking distance of all the best Palm Springs restaurants and shopping. You’ll experience frequent visits from friendly hummingbirds that so diligently pollinate the lush desert landscape.
Flats: (1) two-bedroom, (1) one-bedroom, (2) king studios, (2) queen studios, (3) petite queen studios
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 the first initials of Evelyn’s children – Valorie and Richard. You can stay at The Evelyn Pell Villa, a private residence with its own hot tub and garden.
With 38 rooms total – each with a unique look and feel – guests can expect new mahogany woodwork, vintage mid-century furniture and original oil paintings. Plus, in-room cocktail parlors with liquor, mixers, cocktails books and tools. Designer Anne L’Esperance also sprinkled colorful, graphic tile from Portugal, Spain and Mexico throughout the property.
Villa Royale is accommodating to pets, too. Amenities include in-room pet beds and plush dog toys, dog and cat food, custom-made dog tags and in-room VIP (Very Important Pet) door hangers.
Electra bikes are complementary for guests to explore Palm Springs.
