The Yara Hotel is different by design. It is a Spanish-style inn nestled in a city known for its modernist buildings. That’s one of the main reasons why it stood out to Kate Reid, a part owner of Yara Hotel along with her husband, Moody Nashawaty, and Nopali Properties. “It...
Limón Palm Springs is as fresh and effervescent as its name suggests. Built in 1956, this mid-century modern property makes a statement, with cheerful pops of yellow everywhere, from the doors to the kitchen backsplash. The colorful wallpaper, eclectic art, and patterned tile and rugs add to the vibrant feel....
At Los Arboles, it’s a family affair. Owners Felipe and Lisbet Castaneda have decades of experience as restauranteurs and hoteliers, and their eldest daughter Karina has also joined the business: she recently earned her degree in hospitality from Cal State Long Beach, and is assistant manager. Together, they run Los...
Paul Kurdian and Sam McDermott started their married life off with a bang. While they were dating, the couple imagined one day starting a business together, and the opportunity arrived on the morning after their wedding. “On our way to Sunday brunch at my brother’s house, Paul received a call...
This brand new boutique hotel — formerly known as Tortuga del Sol — provides a space where guests can spend all day lounging by the pool, sunbathing with friends and taking a dip whenever they like, or stick to their rooms, enjoying some alone time. “Its essence is more of...
The Weekend, a 10-suite boutique hotel, features spacious accommodations with stylish yet plush furnishings, making it feel like you’re in someone’s home. “We just want our guests to be comfortable and have a fantastic time,” owner Mark Hermann says. Located in the quiet and sophisticated Old Las Palmas neighborhood, The...
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...
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...
Prepare to be dazzled at The Stardust Hotel The Stardust Hotel is back and shining brighter than ever Owners Jessica and Tim Spry revitalized this 1955 property by turning it into a “luxurious time capsule, mixing vintage art and decor with vibrant color and modern design,” Jessica said. The nine...