other amenities include a legendary restaurant, a piano bar, an outdoor pool and hot tub, a ping-pong table and meeting facilities. some rooms have mountain views. freebies include wi-fi and parking. the traditional rooms are individually decorated and include coffeemakers, minifridges and tvs, plus complimentary non-alcoholic beverages and a welcome platter of fruit, cheese, crackers, peanuts and cookies. a 7-minute drive from palm springs international airport, this luxe storied hotel, an official local historic landmark, is an 11-minute walk from the palm springs art museum. most suites feature fireplaces and patios. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am Palm Springs International Airport 13 min
Tahquitz Canyon (13 min) Canyon with a waterfall, rock art, plants & wildlife, along with a visitor center. Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs (10 min) Bustling casino open 24/7 with a music venue, buffet restaurant, deli & steakhouse. Palm Springs Air Museum (12 min) This educational center dedicated to WWII combat aircraft also features art, a gift shop & a cafe. Walk of the Stars Palm Springs (11 min) Sidewalk plaques & statues honoring local celebrities amid a busy pedestrian scene. Palm Springs Art Museum (13 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. Coachella Valley (25 min) Large & diverse desert valley that stretches from Riverside County & Palm Springs to the Salton Sea. Mount San Jacinto (1 hr 10) Many trails & an aerial tram lead to the summit of this 10,000-ft. mountain with panoramic views. Mount San Jacinto (1 hr 10) 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. 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. Agua Caliente Cultural Museum (7 min) Smithsonian-affiliated museum showcasing Cahuilla Indian history with exhibits, lectures & classes. Palm Springs Aerial Tramway (19 min) Rotating tram cars travel through Chino Canyon to a station with dining, a museum & hiking trails. Ruddy's General Store Museum (7 min) Museum recreating an early-20th-century general store, including period groceries & medicines. Moorten Botanical Garden (3 min) Historic Landmark opened in 1938 featuring a desert environment with tours, wildlife & a nursery. |