| some have fireplaces, claw-foot bathtubs, private patios, outdoor whirlpool tubs and mountain views. room service is available. set in a stucco building dating from 1936, this bright hotel is just over a block from the mid-century modern furniture shops, galleries and restaurants of palm canyon drive, and 1. a stylish, fine-dining restaurant offers poolside lunches. 2 miles from the luxe shopping of el paseo. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. other amenities include a spa (surcharge) with a fitness center and croquet on the grounds. bright guest rooms, casitas and suites feature graphic moroccan-themed designs, italian linens, flat-screen tvs and ipod docks
Palm Springs International Airport 11 min
Palm Springs Visitors Center (6 min)
Resource for maps, postcards, gifts & logo clothing in an iconic former tramway station. Palm Springs Aerial Tramway (14 min)
Rotating tram cars travel through Chino Canyon to a station with dining, a museum & hiking trails. Coachella Valley (24 min)
Large & diverse desert valley that stretches from Riverside County & Palm Springs to the Salton Sea. Palm Springs Air Museum (10 min)
This educational center dedicated to WWII combat aircraft also features art, a gift shop & a cafe. Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs (10 min)
Bustling casino open 24/7 with a music venue, buffet restaurant, deli & steakhouse. Mount San Jacinto (1 hr 6)
Many trails & an aerial tram lead to the summit of this 10,000-ft. mountain with panoramic views. 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 Art Museum (11 min)
Desert's art museum offers European & Native American works, a theater, outdoor space, cafe & more. Indian Canyons (13 min)
This group of canyons has trails for hiking & horseback riding, plus picnic areas & a gift shop. Mount San Jacinto (1 hr 6)
Many trails & an aerial tram lead to the summit of this 10,000-ft. mountain with panoramic views. Agua Caliente Cultural Museum (7 min)
Smithsonian-affiliated museum showcasing Cahuilla Indian history with exhibits, lectures & classes. Cactus to Clouds Trail (11 min)
Hiking trail through mountainous desert terrain known for its steep elevation increase. Walk of the Stars Palm Springs (11 min)
Sidewalk plaques & statues honoring local celebrities amid a busy pedestrian scene. Tahquitz Canyon (8 min)
Canyon with a waterfall, rock art, plants & wildlife, along with a visitor center. Moorten Botanical Garden (8 min)
Historic Landmark opened in 1938 featuring a desert environment with tours, wildlife & a nursery. | 
