a suite has a fireplace. a daily fee covers wi-fi access, continental breakfast and loaner bikes. other amenities include a relaxed cafe/bar, a heated outdoor pool, and a terrace featuring a fireplace. room service is available. a short walk from bars and restaurants, this rustic-chic, adults-only hotel with a '50s retro vibe is 9 miles from the palm springs aerial tramway and 37 miles from the joshua tree national park visitor center. cabins add minifridges, microwaves, coffeemakers and living areas. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. the understated rooms (no tvs) feature unique artwork, wood furnishings and/or stonework; some have patios Palm Springs International Airport 13 min
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens (25 min) Over 1,000 acres of desert ecosystem featuring a bighorn sheep enclosure & small animal exhibits. Mount San Jacinto (1 hr 14) Many trails & an aerial tram lead to the summit of this 10,000-ft. mountain with panoramic views. Palm Springs Air Museum (12 min) This educational center dedicated to WWII combat aircraft also features art, a gift shop & a cafe. Palm Springs Art Museum (7 min) Desert's art museum offers European & Native American works, a theater, outdoor space, cafe & more. Tahquitz Canyon (4 min) Canyon with a waterfall, rock art, plants & wildlife, along with a visitor center. Walk of the Stars Palm Springs (7 min) Sidewalk plaques & statues honoring local celebrities amid a busy pedestrian scene. Palm Springs Visitors Center (14 min) Resource for maps, postcards, gifts & logo clothing in an iconic former tramway station. Palm Springs Aerial Tramway (22 min) Rotating tram cars travel through Chino Canyon to a station with dining, a museum & hiking trails. Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage (17 min) Stylish rooms & suites in a sophisticated casino resort with a spa, 5 eateries & a concert theater. Moorten Botanical Garden (3 min) Historic Landmark opened in 1938 featuring a desert environment with tours, wildlife & a nursery. Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau (13 min) Visitor information for the local area is available from these offices providing essential services. Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs (8 min) Bustling casino open 24/7 with a music venue, buffet restaurant, deli & steakhouse. Mount San Jacinto (1 hr 14) Many trails & an aerial tram lead to the summit of this 10,000-ft. mountain with panoramic views. Indian Canyons (7 min) This group of canyons has trails for hiking & horseback riding, plus picnic areas & a gift shop. Coachella Valley (22 min) Large & diverse desert valley that stretches from Riverside County & Palm Springs to the Salton Sea. |