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Lucille Palm Springs
Lucille Palm Springs was reimagined and rebranded in 2023, but its history stretches back over 100 years. Originally built in 1921, the hotel has been welcoming guests for a century, including Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, who once frequented the hotel with their family. The original Spanish Revival-style bones of the hotel have been lovingly maintained, though the recent facelift has updated all of the hotel’s amenities. Lucille Palm Springs now features nine self-catered luxury suites with modern appliances and locally-sourced… Read More
Korakia Pensione
Located at the base of the San Jacinto Mountains, in Downtown Palm Springs, Korakia offers a unique and seductive retreat from day to day reality. Comprised of a 1918 adobe, a 1924 bungalow and a 1930s villa, the property blends the charm of Southern European luxury with North African accents. Korakia (Greek for “crow”) has been crafted after a Mediterranean-style pensione, forgoing technology such as TVs, phones and clocks in favor of vintage books, board games and al fresco film… Read More
Desert Hills
The Desert Hills Resort Hotel in Palm Springs, snuggled up against the rugged San Jacinto Mountains. Built in 1956, it is situated in the tranquil Tennis Club district, a few blocks from downtown Palm Springs. The hotel retains the aura of years past, reminiscent of the original 1950s and ’60s mid-century modern design. The property’s 14 studios and one- and two-bedroom suites open to individual patios overlooking a lush, flower-filled courtyard and inviting pool and spa. Eleven rooms come with… Read More
INNdulge Palm Springs
A clothing-optional gay men’s resort. INNdulge Palm Springs is a legendary award-winning boutique hotel located in the heart of Warm Sands, one of the most popular gay areas of Palm Springs. INNdulge is rated Five Palms by Planet Out, the most trusted source in gay travel. Built in 1958, INNdulge is a mid-century jewel with 24 poolside rooms surrounding a 24-hour heated pool and 12-man hot tub. CLOTHING IS FOREVER OPTIONAL! INNdulge has one of the largest pool courtyards in… Read More
Villa Royale
Built in 1947, Villa Royale emerged in Palm Springs during a period of Post-World War II development in the Coachella Valley. Adding a small pool of guestrooms to the south end of Palm Springs alongside the Deep Well Guest Ranch and Smoke Tree Ranch, Villa Royale was an early small hotel in south Palm Springs. Owned and managed by a woman by the name of Evelyn Pell, family lore has it that the California ranch-style hotel took its name from… Read More
The Three Ten Hotel
The Three Ten Hotel is your home away from home At The Three Ten Hotel, you have the run of the place. That’s because this recently renovated and remodeled mid-century modern property is rented out to just one group at a time, making it the perfect spot for a family reunion, bachelorette weekend, or small retreat. The gated hotel’s seven rooms are all brightly decorated, and have queen-sized beds, kitchenettes, full bathrooms, and patios. There is also an arcade/game room… Read More
Trixie Motel
The Trixie Motel is a masterpiece in pink. This boutique hotel in the Old Las Palmas neighborhood was brought to life by partners Brian Firkus — a.k.a. drag superstar Trixie Mattel — and David Silver. All seven of the hotel’s rooms and suites have their own theme and custom furnishings, with standouts including the Queen of Hearts room — this boasts a mural that climbs up the wall to the ceiling and a heart-shaped headboard — and the Oh Honeymoon Suite, a… Read More
Santiago Resort
Santiago Resort is considered by many to be one of the premier gay boutique hotels in Palm Springs. At this swimsuit-optional paradise, guests enjoy an outdoor spa and shower, the largest pool of any gay resort in Palm Springs, meticulously landscaped grounds with two-man rope hammocks, a mist cooling system, fast Wi-Fi, and breathtaking mountain views. Santiago Resort also offers free breakfast, poolside lunch, and all-day refreshments served in the cantina. Santiago’s 24 rooms feature flat-screen TVs, luxury bath products,… Read More
Amin Casa
Amin Casa Palm Springs is an iconic hotel brilliantly reinvented for the 21st century, where the glamour of nine decades of history sparkles with a new luster. Welcome to the exclusive and private world of Amin Casa. Embodying the luxury of life in Palm Springs, this impressive property originally included the main residence and guest house. The garden compound dated to the 1920s and ’30s and was once the Palm Springs home of Hollywood screen legend and award-winning actress Gloria… Read More
Twin Palms Resort
Located in the historic Twin Palms neighborhood, this completely renovated mid-century modern property boasts 20 rooms with luxurious baths, contemporary furnishings, and unparalleled mountain views. Outside your room, a modern patio waits for you, and just steps away is the desert’s newest pool and spa, designed especially for true sun worshipers. And of course, swimsuits are optional. Read More
