Smoke Tree Ranch began with an unusually idealistic notion of what life in the desert could be. The property traces its origins to 1925, when the Smoke Tree Forest Company envisioned a community on some 400 acres in south Palm Springs. But its defining chapter began in 1936, when Fred...
Live out your Palm Springs dreams at Casa Palma. The boutique hotel offers everything guests want out of a desert getaway: multiple pools, tennis and pickleball courts, a fitness center, and lush gardens spread out over two acres. “That level of outdoor space and amenities is rare for a boutique...
Love is always in the air at El Noa Noa Once the home of celebrated singer Juan Gabriel, El Noa Noa is now open to everyone looking to enjoy a relaxing weekend away from it all. “El Noa Noa has this incredibly romantic, intimate, and peaceful vibe that’s perfect for...
The Wesley is a mid-century modern micro resort, where the flats are fully-stocked and the pool is always the perfect temperature. The property, managed by AvantStay, has nine flats, and each one has its own kitchenette, toaster, refrigerator, and microwave, with Flat 10 equipped with a full kitchen, complete with...
George Cebra brought his love of Japan to Palm Springs. Sakura, the Japanese-style bed and breakfast, offers a unique experience. At Sakura — which means “cherry blossom” in Japanese — guests can wear kimonos and slippers, and sliding shoji doors lead to the garden and swimming pool. Shiatsu acupressure massage...
Fleur Noire is now in bloom. This new boutique hotel’s 21 Spanish-style casitas, studios, and standard rooms each have their own distinct look, courtesy of interior designer Chris Pardo and wallpaper designer Ellie Cashman. Before guests even get to their rooms, they are dazzled by the stunning outdoor murals of...
Step foot on the Dive Palm Springs property, and you’ll immediately be transported to the French Riviera of the 1960s. The 11-room boutique hotel “just has a cool, chill vibe to it,” says April Smith, vice president of Mariners Companies, the private equity investment that recently purchased Dive. The property...
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The Twin Palms Resort is what mid-century modern dreams are made of. The latest showstopper from the team behind the Santiago and Descanso resorts, Twin Palms is a 20-room men’s swimsuit-optional boutique hotel in the historic neighborhood of the same name. It first opened in 1959 as the deluxe Brentwood...
A visit to the Aloha Hotel is a step back in time. “People like the nostalgia of the 1950s, and we own it,” the hotel’s owner, Mona, said. Built in 1947, the property was purchased in 1971 by Mona’s mother, who previously owned the Four Trees Restaurant in Hollywood. She...