Palm Springs Preferred Small Hotels (PSPSH) is the official association representing more than 80 independently owned boutique hotels throughout Palm Springs. Our collection includes historic inns, iconic mid-century modern retreats, luxury hideaways, design-forward hotels, clothing-optional resorts, wellness escapes, and LGBTQ+ welcoming properties—each offering a distinctive stay experience and perspective on the Palm Springs.
Our hoteliers are among Palm Springs’ most knowledgeable insiders. Many have restored historic properties, preserved architectural landmarks, and helped shape the city’s modern boutique hotel movement.
Their entrepreneurial spirit and deep local knowledge provide authentic perspectives that enrich travel, lifestyle, design, and business stories.
How We Can Help
Our team works with journalists, editors, producers, photographers, influencers, and content creators to make covering Palm Springs easier and more rewarding. We can give you access to uncommon stories about architecture, preservation, photography, public art, design, and creative placemaking.
We can assist with:
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- Story ideas and editorial research
- Customized itineraries
- Hotel recommendations based on your assignment
- Photography and video resources
- Interviews with boutique hotel owners and local experts
- Historic and architectural backgrounders
- Connections to arts, culture, wellness, LGBTQ+, culinary, and design experiences
- Media hosting opportunities and familiarization (FAM) tours, when available
We also sponsor an annual Artist in Residency program. If you would like information on it, Please contact Kim at tellastory@palmspringspreferredsmallhotels.com
Why Cover Palm Springs Preferred Small Hotels?
Palm Springs is known around the world for its architecture, sunshine, creativity, and relaxed lifestyle. Its independently owned boutique hotels have helped define that identity for generations.
Unlike large hotel brands, every PSPSH property has its own personality, history, and story. Together they represent one of the country’s largest collections of independently owned boutique hotels, offering visitors authentic experiences that simply can’t be replicated elsewhere.
Whether you’re writing a travel feature, producing a television segment, recording a podcast, creating social content, or developing a documentary, we’re here to help you discover stories that go beyond the expected.
Hosted Media Visits
We occasionally host qualified journalists, content creators, photographers, broadcasters, and producers whose audiences align with our mission of promoting Palm Springs’ independently owned boutique hotels.
If you would like to be considered, please email: tellastory@palmspringspreferredsmallhotels.com
Please include:
- Your name and publication or channel
- Audience size or circulation
- Links to recent work
- Social media channels
- Story concept or assignment; what you will do
- Proposed travel dates
Each request is reviewed individually based on editorial value, audience fit, and available opportunities.
Stay Connected
Follow @PalmSpringsStay for story ideas, photography, destination updates, and the latest news from Palm Springs’ boutique hotel community.
Find us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Pinterest.
#StayAuthentic #PSPSH #VisitPalmSprings
Contact Us
For media inquiries, interview requests, photography, or editorial assistance, contact:
tellastory@palmspringspreferredsmallhotels.com
Download the Palm Springs Bureau of Tourism’s general media kit.
