• Travel Safely. Fly Directly.

    Palm Springs is one of the safest warm-weather vacation destinations in the country and the chances are good that you can take a direct flight right into Palm Springs.

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Revelers celebrate in the sparkling blue pool at the Skylark Palm Springs hotel

Make Palm Springs your next vacation destination.

There’s no sweeter place to soak in the sun, experience great food, celebrity watch, or explore boutique shops, galleries, music and film festivals, and fantastic public art. Enjoy golf, hiking, and bike tours around town or along the San Andreas fault line.

Stay where it feels perfectly you.

Palm Springs boutique hotels give you the dreamiest and most authentic Palm Springs experience you can imagine.

With 80 Palm Springs small hotels to choose from—most independently owned and all beautifully uncommon— you’re guaranteed to find one that fits your vibe.  And good news: every boutique hotel offers great poolside lounging…most even have stunning mountain views

Pro Tip:  if you like to build rewards points, several hotels are members of Stash Hotel Rewards.

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The large pool at Movie Colony Hotel next to the Art Deco-style main building

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When you use Palm Springs Preferred Small Hotels to find the ideal play to stay, you can book directly with the hotel, cutting out the middleman and expensive hidden commissions and fees. Most hotels will meet or beat any price you find online.

Black and white striped lounge chairs in front of the pool and next to three outdoor cabanas at Hotel El Cid in Palm Springs, California
Black and white striped lounge chairs in front of the pool and next to three outdoor cabanas at Hotel El Cid in Palm Springs, California
The courtyard pool at Los Arboles Hotel is illuminated at night
The courtyard pool at Los Arboles Hotel is illuminated at night
Palm trees surround the pool at Alcazar Palm Springs boutique hotel
Palm trees surround the pool at Alcazar Palm Springs boutique hotel
The pool at The Twist Palm Springs with the San Jacinto Mountains in the background
The pool at The Twist Palm Springs with the San Jacinto Mountains in the background
The pool surrounded by lounge chairs at Old Ranch Inn in Palm Springs, California
The pool surrounded by lounge chairs at Old Ranch Inn in Palm Springs, California
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Best times to visit Palm Springs:

  • If you like warm days and cool nights, November through January is the best time for you.

    Mid-week specials abound as Palm Springs gears up for high season. The energy is building, and festivals and tours are in full swing. It’s perfect weather for swimming, golfing, hiking, biking, and wildflower hunting.  Galleries, boutique stores, and restaurants are at their best. Pro Tip: Celebrity sightings abound.

  • Palm Springs simply bustles February through June.

    It’s high season, baby! Locals and snowbirds alike are active on the trails and streets. Cafes and clubs pulse with excitement. Event calendars are packed with cool things to experience. Village Fest is the place to be on Thursday nights when local crafters, artists, and musicians strut their stuff.  Catch a drag show. Try a Michelin recommended restaurant, There’s no better time of the year for people watching.

  • Crazy about hot days and nights?

    Plan your visit for June through October.  Palm Springs is quieter, the desert is stark and haunting, and it’s the closest you’ll ever feel to being treated like a local. Early mornings are for hiking, and evenings are for lounging at speakeasys and pools. Europeans love Palm Springs in the summer, so you’re bound to meet interesting people with the relaxed and interesting perspective of global travelers. Take the tram up the mountain to cool off.  Pro Tip: You can get the best deals during the summer and early fall.

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