Boutiquely Palm Springs

If you love staying at independently-owned small hotels, you’ll adore Boutiquely Palm Springs. From tips on what to do, see and eat in Palm Springs, to interviews with hoteliers, it’s the insider’s guide to everything great about Palm Springs and its iconic boutique hotels.

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A white man points at a Black man while on stage performing "Gross Indecency" in Palm Springs

Palm Springs Performs: A Tour Of The Desert’s Finest Theaters

Beyond its scenic mountain views, mid-century modernist appeal, and boutique hotel poolside sanctuaries, Palm Springs is also a vibrant hub for live theater. For those seeking to infuse their vacation oasis with a splash of drama, Palm Springs…
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A room with a blue couch and floor to ceiling glass windows that show palm trees outside

There’s Room For Everyone At Blackhaus

Blackhaus has everything you need from a home base while in Palm Springs. Open since February 2023, Blackhaus is the newest AvantStay property in Palm Springs, joining The Wesley, The Marley, Hotel El Cid, and The Monkey Tree Hotel. It was…
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Santa Claus at the Palm Springs Christmas Tree Lighting in Palm Springs, California

A Swinging Holiday: December Events in Palm Springs

You’re a smart cookie — you’ve decided to spend the December holidays in Palm Springs at one of our famous boutique hotels and resorts! Clever you, because we’re bringing all the cheer to the yard. Go here to book your hotel stay, read…
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The entrance to the Agua Caliente Cultural Museum in Palm Springs, California

Agua Caliente Cultural Museum Now Open In Downtown Palm Springs

For the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, the opening of the Agua Caliente Cultural Museum in the heart of Palm Springs is a 30-year dream realized.  The contents of the museum were revealed to the community during its grand opening…
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A white plate with French toast and berries on top of it with a mimosa in a glass next to it served at Escena

Where To Eat Breakfast In Palm Springs

For years we’ve been hearing that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. I might posit that it is also the most delicious, and the best comfort food for any variety of a touch-and-go morning.  Here’s a pretty detailed list…
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The front entrance to Melvyn's Restaurant

Palm Springs Has Everything You Need For The Perfect Thanksgiving Getaway

By the time Thanksgiving rolls around, much of America will have had their first dusting, if not their first dumping of snow. Not so in Palm Springs! We’re just getting used to the cooler mornings, our warmer afternoons are full of sun and…
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If You’re Happy And You Know It, Clap Your Hands For November

It’s here! It’s officially season again, and Palm Springs is bursting with activity and fantastic weather — come on out! There’s so much going on it’s hard to keep up, but I’m gonna do my best to make it easy for you to figure out…
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The striped front wall of The Velvet Rope hotel in Palm Springs, California

Step Inside The Velvet Rope, Where Vintage Glam And Modern Luxury Unite

A new lap of luxury, elegance, and vintage charm has emerged in the heart of Palm Springs.  Introducing The Velvet Rope, the latest addition to the city's illustrious landscape of boutique hotels, uniquely designed for the modern, sophisticated…
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Flying Into Palm Springs International Airport Is A Breeze

When I recently returned from the Pacific Northwest and entered the atrium of the Palm Springs International Airport (PSP), it wasn't long before I broke into a big smile. Through the canopies covering the walkway, I could see our brilliant…
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H To The Halloween, P To The Pride: Palm Springs Has All The Parties

When it comes to holidays, nothing says "gay" as loud as Halloween. While Arenas never lacks for action, it can't be beat at Halloween — there's a wild party with bands and costumes galore. It’s merrier than Christmas. And you know what…
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