other amenities include a game room, laundry facilities and bbq grills. suites add separate living areas and pull-out sofas. set amid palm trees on a residential street overlooking arid mountains, this modern hotel is an 11-minute walk from the palm springs art museum, a 14-minute walk from hiking on the cactus to clouds trail, and 2 miles from the moorten botanical garden and cactarium. there are also 11 tennis courts, 5 spas and a gym, as well as multiple outdoor pools and hot tubs. a stylish restaurant serves international cuisine. check-in time: 4:30 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. bright, airy studios with kitchenettes offer free wi-fi, and flat-screen tvs with dvd players Palm Springs International Airport 14 min
Moorten Botanical Garden (5 min) Historic Landmark opened in 1938 featuring a desert environment with tours, wildlife & a nursery. Walk of the Stars Palm Springs (12 min) Sidewalk plaques & statues honoring local celebrities amid a busy pedestrian scene. Mount San Jacinto (1 hr 11) Many trails & an aerial tram lead to the summit of this 10,000-ft. mountain with panoramic views. Agua Caliente Cultural Museum (9 min) Smithsonian-affiliated museum showcasing Cahuilla Indian history with exhibits, lectures & classes. Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage (19 min) Stylish rooms & suites in a sophisticated casino resort with a spa, 5 eateries & a concert theater. Tahquitz Canyon (4 min) Canyon with a waterfall, rock art, plants & wildlife, along with a visitor center. Palm Springs Aerial Tramway (19 min) Rotating tram cars travel through Chino Canyon to a station with dining, a museum & hiking trails. Palm Springs Air Museum (14 min) This educational center dedicated to WWII combat aircraft also features art, a gift shop & a cafe. Indian Canyons (10 min) This group of canyons has trails for hiking & horseback riding, plus picnic areas & a gift shop. Mount San Jacinto (1 hr 11) Many trails & an aerial tram lead to the summit of this 10,000-ft. mountain with panoramic views. Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs (18 min) Bustling casino open 24/7 with a music venue, buffet restaurant, deli & steakhouse. Cactus to Clouds Trail (14 min) Hiking trail through mountainous desert terrain known for its steep elevation increase. Ruddy's General Store Museum (9 min) Museum recreating an early-20th-century general store, including period groceries & medicines. Palm Springs Visitors Center (11 min) Resource for maps, postcards, gifts & logo clothing in an iconic former tramway station. Palm Springs Art Museum (11 min) Desert's art museum offers European & Native American works, a theater, outdoor space, cafe & more. |