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...
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...
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...
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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...
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...
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...
At La Maison, it can be hard to remember you’re actually in Palm Springs. The property offers a touch of France in the heart of Palm Springs, with lovely lavender and bright flowers across the grounds. All of the rooms have been renovated, and the bathrooms are gorgeous, with beautiful...
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Formerly The Rossi, this boutique hotel — known for its spacious suites with private patios and jacuzzis and abundant foliage — is now under new ownership, and they are working on exciting new upgrades that will only strengthen the inn. “We’re bringing in a professional landscaper and arborist to help...