| there are regular evening socials, as well as 2 restaurants - 1 serving mediterranean fare - and 2 bars (1 rooftop with mountain views). other amenities consist of a gym, and an outdoor pool with sunloungers. close to eateries on a downtown street with views of the san jacinto mountains, this chic hotel is 3 minutes' walk from the palm springs art museum and 2 miles from palm springs international airport. upgraded rooms and suites add mountain views, soaking tubs and/or sitting areas; some provide sofabeds. in-room spa treatments are available. sophisticated rooms come with wi-fi access, flat-screens, minibars and yoga mats. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
Palm Springs International Airport 13 min
Moorten Botanical Garden (5 min)
Historic Landmark opened in 1938 featuring a desert environment with tours, wildlife & a nursery. Mount San Jacinto (1 hr 8)
Many trails & an aerial tram lead to the summit of this 10,000-ft. mountain with panoramic views. Walk of the Stars Palm Springs (2 min)
Sidewalk plaques & statues honoring local celebrities amid a busy pedestrian scene. Palm Springs Visitors Center (9 min)
Resource for maps, postcards, gifts & logo clothing in an iconic former tramway station. Palm Springs Aerial Tramway (17 min)
Rotating tram cars travel through Chino Canyon to a station with dining, a museum & hiking trails. Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs (8 min)
Bustling casino open 24/7 with a music venue, buffet restaurant, deli & steakhouse. Palm Springs Art Museum (4 min)
Desert's art museum offers European & Native American works, a theater, outdoor space, cafe & more. 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 (4 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. Mount San Jacinto (1 hr 8)
Many trails & an aerial tram lead to the summit of this 10,000-ft. mountain with panoramic views. Ruddy's General Store Museum (4 min)
Museum recreating an early-20th-century general store, including period groceries & medicines. Cactus to Clouds Trail (7 min)
Hiking trail through mountainous desert terrain known for its steep elevation increase. Indian Canyons (10 min)
This group of canyons has trails for hiking & horseback riding, plus picnic areas & a gift shop. 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. | 
