free parking is provided. some have living areas, and/or private terraces with views of the pool or the san jacinto mountains; 1 has a claw-foot tub. bar service is available. set in the trendy uptown design district, this chic, upscale hotel is 2 miles from the palm springs art museum, 5 miles from the palm springs aerial tramway and 6 miles from the indian canyons golf resort. there's an outdoor pool area with sunloungers, a fire pit and a hot tub. named for film stars, the 9 sleek, mid-century modern suites come with free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, minifridges and keurig coffeemakers. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am Palm Springs International Airport 10 min
Palm Springs Air Museum (9 min) This educational center dedicated to WWII combat aircraft also features art, a gift shop & a cafe. Kaufmann House (10 min) Walk of the Stars Palm Springs (5 min) Sidewalk plaques & statues honoring local celebrities amid a busy pedestrian scene. Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs (5 min) Bustling casino open 24/7 with a music venue, buffet restaurant, deli & steakhouse. Tahquitz Canyon (9 min) Canyon with a waterfall, rock art, plants & wildlife, along with a visitor center. Palm Springs Art Museum (5 min) Desert's art museum offers European & Native American works, a theater, outdoor space, cafe & more. Coachella Valley (23 min) Large & diverse desert valley that stretches from Riverside County & Palm Springs to the Salton Sea. Moorten Botanical Garden (10 min) Historic Landmark opened in 1938 featuring a desert environment with tours, wildlife & a nursery. Palm Springs Aerial Tramway (11 min) Rotating tram cars travel through Chino Canyon to a station with dining, a museum & hiking trails. Agua Caliente Cultural Museum (6 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. Indian Canyons (14 min) This group of canyons has trails for hiking & horseback riding, plus picnic areas & a gift shop. Palm Springs Visitors Center (13 min) Resource for maps, postcards, gifts & logo clothing in an iconic former tramway station. Mount San Jacinto (1 hr 3) Many trails & an aerial tram lead to the summit of this 10,000-ft. mountain with panoramic views. 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. |