continental breakfast is complimentary. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. casual rooms named after female celebrities offer flat-screen tvs and ipod docking stations, plus minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers; most have wet bars. minimum-stay rules may apply. there's a sauna and a steam room, as well as a landscaped garden with ponds, a massage gazebo, an open-air shower, an outdoor saltwater pool, and a sundeck with an 8-person hot tub and a fire pit. suites add separate living areas. this lively clothing-optional hotel for gay men is 1 mile from moorten botanical garden and 2 miles from downtown palm springs. wi-fi is available Palm Springs International Airport 11 min
Agua Caliente Cultural Museum (5 min) Smithsonian-affiliated museum showcasing Cahuilla Indian history with exhibits, lectures & classes. Tahquitz Canyon (4 min) Canyon with a waterfall, rock art, plants & wildlife, along with a visitor center. Indian Canyons (9 min) This group of canyons has trails for hiking & horseback riding, plus picnic areas & a gift shop. Moorten Botanical Garden (4 min) Historic Landmark opened in 1938 featuring a desert environment with tours, wildlife & a nursery. Coachella Valley (24 min) Large & diverse desert valley that stretches from Riverside County & Palm Springs to the Salton Sea. Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage (16 min) Stylish rooms & suites in a sophisticated casino resort with a spa, 5 eateries & a concert theater. Walk of the Stars Palm Springs (5 min) Sidewalk plaques & statues honoring local celebrities amid a busy pedestrian scene. Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs (5 min) Bustling casino open 24/7 with a music venue, buffet restaurant, deli & steakhouse. Mount San Jacinto (1 hr 11) Many trails & an aerial tram lead to the summit of this 10,000-ft. mountain with panoramic views. Palm Springs Air Museum (10 min) This educational center dedicated to WWII combat aircraft also features art, a gift shop & a cafe. The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens (27 min) Over 1,000 acres of desert ecosystem featuring a bighorn sheep enclosure & small animal exhibits. Palm Springs Art Museum (6 min) Desert's art museum offers European & Native American works, a theater, outdoor space, cafe & more. Mount San Jacinto (1 hr 11) Many trails & an aerial tram lead to the summit of this 10,000-ft. mountain with panoramic views. Palm Springs Visitors Center (11 min) Resource for maps, postcards, gifts & logo clothing in an iconic former tramway station. Palm Springs Aerial Tramway (19 min) Rotating tram cars travel through Chino Canyon to a station with dining, a museum & hiking trails. |