set in a midcentury modern building built in the 1960s, this retro hotel is 1 mile from the palm springs art museum. its also 3 miles from both palm springs international airport and the moorten botanical garden. featuring patios and rainfall showers, the 1- to 2-bedroom airy, chic suites provide flat-screen tvs and wi-fi access, as well as keurig coffeemakers, microwaves and minifridges. theres also an outdoor pool. upgraded suites add kitchens. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. continental breakfast is complimentary Palm Springs International Airport 10 min
Palm Springs Visitors Center (4 min) Resource for maps, postcards, gifts & logo clothing in an iconic former tramway station. Palm Springs Air Museum (9 min) This educational center dedicated to WWII combat aircraft also features art, a gift shop & a cafe. Agua Caliente Cultural Museum (5 min) Smithsonian-affiliated museum showcasing Cahuilla Indian history with exhibits, lectures & classes. Mount San Jacinto (1 hr 4) Many trails & an aerial tram lead to the summit of this 10,000-ft. mountain with panoramic views. 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. Indian Canyons (13 min) This group of canyons has trails for hiking & horseback riding, plus picnic areas & a gift shop. Walk of the Stars Palm Springs (4 min) Sidewalk plaques & statues honoring local celebrities amid a busy pedestrian scene. Palm Springs Art Museum (4 min) Desert's art museum offers European & Native American works, a theater, outdoor space, cafe & more. Tahquitz Canyon (8 min) Canyon with a waterfall, rock art, plants & wildlife, along with a visitor center. Coachella Valley (23 min) Large & diverse desert valley that stretches from Riverside County & Palm Springs to the Salton Sea. 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. Mount San Jacinto (1 hr 4) Many trails & an aerial tram lead to the summit of this 10,000-ft. mountain with panoramic views. Moorten Botanical Garden (8 min) Historic Landmark opened in 1938 featuring a desert environment with tours, wildlife & a nursery. Kaufmann House (15 min) |