| other amenities include event space, 3 outdoor pools, and sundecks with cabanas. some bungalows add kitchens and/or fireplaces. chic, contemporary rooms have wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and bluetooth speakers, plus minibars and italian linens. there's a trendy restaurant with a terrace, plus a spa and a 24-hour gym. set on landscaped gardens in the foothills of the san jacinto mountains, this high-end, spanish missionstyle hotel is an 11-minute walk from palm springs art museum and 7 miles from palm springs aerial tramway. upgraded rooms add terraces or balconies, while suites and bungalows feature living rooms with wet bars. yoga classes are free. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
Palm Springs International Airport 13 min
Mount San Jacinto (1 hr 10)
Many trails & an aerial tram lead to the summit of this 10,000-ft. mountain with panoramic views. Coachella Valley (25 min)
Large & diverse desert valley that stretches from Riverside County & Palm Springs to the Salton Sea. Palm Springs Art Museum (10 min)
Desert's art museum offers European & Native American works, a theater, outdoor space, cafe & more. Indian Canyons (8 min)
This group of canyons has trails for hiking & horseback riding, plus picnic areas & a gift shop. Palm Springs Air Museum (12 min)
This educational center dedicated to WWII combat aircraft also features art, a gift shop & a cafe. Agua Caliente Cultural Museum (5 min)
Smithsonian-affiliated museum showcasing Cahuilla Indian history with exhibits, lectures & classes. Mount San Jacinto (1 hr 10)
Many trails & an aerial tram lead to the summit of this 10,000-ft. mountain with panoramic views. Ruddy's General Store Museum (5 min)
Museum recreating an early-20th-century general store, including period groceries & medicines. Palm Springs Aerial Tramway (18 min)
Rotating tram cars travel through Chino Canyon to a station with dining, a museum & hiking trails. Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs (10 min)
Bustling casino open 24/7 with a music venue, buffet restaurant, deli & steakhouse. Tahquitz Canyon (14 min)
Canyon with a waterfall, rock art, plants & wildlife, along with a visitor center. Moorten Botanical Garden (4 min)
Historic Landmark opened in 1938 featuring a desert environment with tours, wildlife & a nursery. Walk of the Stars Palm Springs (9 min)
Sidewalk plaques & statues honoring local celebrities amid a busy pedestrian scene. Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage (18 min)
Stylish rooms & suites in a sophisticated casino resort with a spa, 5 eateries & a concert theater. Palm Springs Visitors Center (10 min)
Resource for maps, postcards, gifts & logo clothing in an iconic former tramway station. | 
