check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. in a restored 1955 motel with views of the san jacinto mountains, this hip hotel is a mile from palm springs art museum and 5 miles from palm springs aerial tramway. continental breakfast and off-street parking are complimentary. exterior corridors lead to relaxed rooms featuring pillow-top mattresses, flat-screen tvs and free wi-fi. some rooms have mountain views, while suites add living rooms, blu-ray players and rainfall showers. amenities include an outdoor pool, a hot tub, a sauna, and a snack bar with outdoor seating Palm Springs International Airport 9 min
Kaufmann House (12 min) Palm Springs Aerial Tramway (12 min) Rotating tram cars travel through Chino Canyon to a station with dining, a museum & hiking trails. Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs (4 min) Bustling casino open 24/7 with a music venue, buffet restaurant, deli & steakhouse. Mount San Jacinto (1 hr 3) Many trails & an aerial tram lead to the summit of this 10,000-ft. mountain with panoramic views. Walk of the Stars Palm Springs (4 min) Sidewalk plaques & statues honoring local celebrities amid a busy pedestrian scene. Indian Canyons (13 min) This group of canyons has trails for hiking & horseback riding, plus picnic areas & a gift shop. Tahquitz Canyon (8 min) Canyon with a waterfall, rock art, plants & wildlife, along with a visitor center. Coachella Valley (22 min) Large & diverse desert valley that stretches from Riverside County & Palm Springs to the Salton Sea. Palm Springs Visitors Center (3 min) Resource for maps, postcards, gifts & logo clothing in an iconic former tramway station. 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. Palm Springs Air Museum (9 min) This educational center dedicated to WWII combat aircraft also features art, a gift shop & a cafe. Moorten Botanical Garden (8 min) Historic Landmark opened in 1938 featuring a desert environment with tours, wildlife & a nursery. Palm Springs Art Museum (4 min) Desert's art museum offers European & Native American works, a theater, outdoor space, cafe & more. Agua Caliente Cultural Museum (5 min) Smithsonian-affiliated museum showcasing Cahuilla Indian history with exhibits, lectures & classes. Mount San Jacinto (1 hr 3) Many trails & an aerial tram lead to the summit of this 10,000-ft. mountain with panoramic views. |