the 9 colorful, individually styled rooms and suites are decorated with original art and feature private patios and kitchenettes; all units also offer whirlpool tubs, cable tv, dvd players and wifi access. a 3-minute drive from downtown palm springs and a 6-minute drive from the palm springs airport, this luxe boutique hotel built in the 1920s overlooks the san jacinto mountains. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. in-room spa treatments are available, as is room service from a local restaurant. the property features a pool and lush gardens. most rooms face the courtyard and pool area, and some have mountain views Palm Springs International Airport 13 min
Palm Springs Art Museum (6 min) Desert's art museum offers European & Native American works, a theater, outdoor space, cafe & more. Mount San Jacinto (1 hr 9) Many trails & an aerial tram lead to the summit of this 10,000-ft. mountain with panoramic views. Palm Springs Air Museum (13 min) This educational center dedicated to WWII combat aircraft also features art, a gift shop & a cafe. Indian Canyons (9 min) This group of canyons has trails for hiking & horseback riding, plus picnic areas & a gift shop. Walk of the Stars Palm Springs (6 min) Sidewalk plaques & statues honoring local celebrities amid a busy pedestrian scene. Moorten Botanical Garden (5 min) Historic Landmark opened in 1938 featuring a desert environment with tours, wildlife & a nursery. Cactus to Clouds Trail (8 min) Hiking trail through mountainous desert terrain known for its steep elevation increase. Palm Springs Visitors Center (9 min) Resource for maps, postcards, gifts & logo clothing in an iconic former tramway station. 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. Mount San Jacinto (1 hr 9) Many trails & an aerial tram lead to the summit of this 10,000-ft. mountain with panoramic views. Agua Caliente Cultural Museum (3 min) Smithsonian-affiliated museum showcasing Cahuilla Indian history with exhibits, lectures & classes. Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs (11 min) Bustling casino open 24/7 with a music venue, buffet restaurant, deli & steakhouse. Palm Springs Aerial Tramway (17 min) Rotating tram cars travel through Chino Canyon to a station with dining, a museum & hiking trails. Ruddy's General Store Museum (3 min) Museum recreating an early-20th-century general store, including period groceries & medicines. Tahquitz Canyon (4 min) Canyon with a waterfall, rock art, plants & wildlife, along with a visitor center. |