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Ingleside Estate
Fashioned from a gracious estate, The Ingleside Estate is an official Palm Springs Historic Landmark. The inn is quiet and secluded but within one block of the heart of Palm Springs. Five minutes to shopping, the Palm Springs Convention Center, Palm Springs Art Museum, and Palm Springs International Airport. The 30-room, two-acre property offers luxury lodging and suite accommodations that recall the romance and glamour of the golden age of Hollywood. Unwind by the pool, enjoy fine dining at the… Read More
A Place in the Sun Garden Hotel
Come to A Place in the Sun, where you will feel like a pampered movie star from days past. This vintage garden hotel, originally built as a retreat for the production crew of the film classic “A Place in the Sun”, has been lovingly restored by the current owners. Sixteen single-story bungalows form an enclave around the heated pool & spa, set on over an acre of lush lawns and palm tree gardens. Full kitchens, private garden patios, free internet… 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
Old Ranch Inn
In the spirit of the “Old West,” the heritage of Palm Springs awaits you at Old Ranch Inn. This boutique hotel sits in the heart of the Historic Tennis Club area and is steps away from downtown Palm Springs. The Historic Tennis Club neighborhood has a long and fascinating history with visitors including Hollywood celebrities, politicians, statesmen, and infamous world travelers who made Palm Springs their personal desert hideaway. The eight-suite Old Ranch Inn is completely walled and gated for… 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
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
The Velvet Rope
The Velvet Rope is a lavish Palm Springs oasis that pays homage to the city’s Old Hollywood past. Guests can stay in one of nine glamorous suites, including the Rat Pack Suite inspired by the high-rolling exploits of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis Jr. This boutique hotel has a beautiful pool just steps away from all of the rooms and Bar Valerie, where guests can enjoy live entertainment and delicious small plates, cocktails, beer, and wine. 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
The Hacienda at Warm Sands
The Hacienda at Warm Sands is the longstanding favorite Palm Springs gay resort selected by discerning, ‘in the know’, experienced travelers, from all over the world. The Hacienda has been consistently recognized in prominent mainstream and gay travel publications as the ‘best-of-the-best’, characterized by its distinguished facilities, beautifully lush tropical landscaped grounds, impressive physical setting with ever-changing 180 degree unobstructed views of the San Jacinto Mountains, and its market-leading reputation for uncompromised legendary personal services. The Hacienda at Warm Sands… Read More
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
