dating to 1924, this upscale hotel in a restored romantic villa is 2. 5 miles from palm springs international airport and 7 miles from palm springs aerial tramway. there's also an outdoor pool, a courtyard with fire pits & daybeds, bocce ball and yoga classes. cooked breakfast, afternoon tea, loaner bikes and parking are complimentary. some quarters have 4-poster beds, wood beamed ceilings, kitchens, living areas, and/or balconies/terraces. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. the stylish rooms and suites feature moroccan or mediterranean themes and come with wood or stone floors, free wi-fi, middle eastern light fixtures and antique furniture Palm Springs International Airport 14 min
Palm Springs Art Museum (9 min) Desert's art museum offers European & Native American works, a theater, outdoor space, cafe & more. Ruddy's General Store Museum (6 min) Museum recreating an early-20th-century general store, including period groceries & medicines. 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 (13 min) This educational center dedicated to WWII combat aircraft also features art, a gift shop & a cafe. Mount San Jacinto (1 hr 10) Many trails & an aerial tram lead to the summit of this 10,000-ft. mountain with panoramic views. Walk of the Stars Palm Springs (9 min) Sidewalk plaques & statues honoring local celebrities amid a busy pedestrian scene. 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. Indian Canyons (10 min) This group of canyons has trails for hiking & horseback riding, plus picnic areas & a gift shop. Cactus to Clouds Trail (11 min) Hiking trail through mountainous desert terrain known for its steep elevation increase. Agua Caliente Cultural Museum (6 min) Smithsonian-affiliated museum showcasing Cahuilla Indian history with exhibits, lectures & classes. Palm Springs Visitors Center (10 min) Resource for maps, postcards, gifts & logo clothing in an iconic former tramway station. Tahquitz Canyon (4 min) Canyon with a waterfall, rock art, plants & wildlife, along with a visitor center. Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs (13 min) Bustling casino open 24/7 with a music venue, buffet restaurant, deli & steakhouse. Moorten Botanical Garden (5 min) Historic Landmark opened in 1938 featuring a desert environment with tours, wildlife & a nursery. Mount San Jacinto (1 hr 10) Many trails & an aerial tram lead to the summit of this 10,000-ft. mountain with panoramic views. |