The desert city of Palm Springs is a popular weekend destination for many in Southern California. The city is renowned for its golf courses, spas, hot springs, vintage shops, and mid-century modern architecture. Looking for boutique lodging? Here are five of the best places to stay in Palm Springs.
Spa Resort Casino
The Spa Resort Casino is located in downtown Palm Springs, only a half mile from the Palm Springs Convention Center. As its name suggests, the hotel has an on-site casino, spa, fitness training center, and lounge. One cool feature of the Spa Resort Casino is that it is the only place in the valley to feature a fully-enclosed non-smoking slot room. It also features several restaurants, including The Steakhouse, which has received a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence. If you’re looking for a hotel that has some nightlife onsite, the Spa Resort Casino has the Cascade Lounge, perfect for drinks and dancing.
Avanti Hotel
Avanti Hotel is an adult-oriented resort located in the Movie Colony neighborhood of Palm Springs. They have a strict two-person-per-room policy. Only registered guests are allowed at the property, and quiet time starts at 10pm. All these rules ensure the resort stays intimate and quiet for all guests’ enjoyment. The 10 rooms are mid-century modern and most include private patios and kitchenettes. The property offers views of the San Jacinto Mountains, has a pool, secluded hot tub, and outdoor fire pit. Guests get access to a variety of free amenities, including Wi-Fi, breakfast bar, happy hour, waters and sodas, and use of cruiser bikes.
Caliente Tropics Hotel
The Caliente Tropics Hotel features a fun island vibe, with Polynesian-themed furnishings. The pet-friendly hotel is conveniently located less than 10 minutes from a variety of attractions, like the Palm Springs Art Museum and O’Donnell Golf Club. The Caliente Tropics Hotel is one of the more affordable properties in Palm Springs, and still offers a variety of amenities like pool, spa tub, poolside bar, barbecue facilities, and games like shuffleboard.
Ivy Palm Resort & Spa
The Ivy Palm Resort & Spa is a moderately priced property with 100 rooms accessible by exterior corridors. Rooms range from standard with a king or two double beds to an Executive King with desk, private patio, fridge, and more. There are two pools, and guests looking to schedule a tee time will receive special rates for Mesquite Golf & Country Club, Ivy Palm Resort & Spa’s sister property. The Mesquite Golf & Country Club is an 18-hole championship course, featuring a 15,000 square foot Spanish style clubhouse, restaurant, cocktail lounge, pro shop, and two racquetball courts.
Palm Canyon Resort by Diamond Resorts
Palm Canyon Resort’s villas are on the spacious side, ranging from studios to two-bedroom options. The lush landscaping with dramatic rock formations, cascading waterfalls around the pool, and an in-cave whirlpool spa makes for a tropical escape in the heart of the desert. Palm Canyon Resort even has a water slide (48inch height requirement). If it’s too hot outside, head indoors to the air-conditioned volleyball and basketball courts.