check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. the 8 plush, individually styled rooms feature antique furnishings and fireplaces, as well as claw-foot tubs, and patios or balconies. set in a former mansion famous for its celebrity past, this historic, mediterranean-style hotel is adjacent to mt. there's also an outdoor pool, along with evening wine and snacks. they also come with coffeemakers, flat-screen tvs and wi-fi access. a 3-course breakfast is complimentary and served in a dining room overlooking a 50-ft waterfall. san jacinto state park and less than a 5-minute walk from palm springs art museum Palm Springs International Airport 13 min
Tahquitz Canyon (5 min) Canyon with a waterfall, rock art, plants & wildlife, along with a visitor center. Palm Springs Air Museum (13 min) This educational center dedicated to WWII combat aircraft also features art, a gift shop & a cafe. Mount San Jacinto (1 hr 8) Many trails & an aerial tram lead to the summit of this 10,000-ft. mountain with panoramic views. Moorten Botanical Garden (6 min) Historic Landmark opened in 1938 featuring a desert environment with tours, wildlife & a nursery. Palm Springs Aerial Tramway (17 min) Rotating tram cars travel through Chino Canyon to a station with dining, a museum & hiking trails. Indian Canyons (10 min) This group of canyons has trails for hiking & horseback riding, plus picnic areas & a gift shop. Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs (11 min) Bustling casino open 24/7 with a music venue, buffet restaurant, deli & steakhouse. Walk of the Stars Palm Springs (4 min) Sidewalk plaques & statues honoring local celebrities amid a busy pedestrian scene. Palm Springs Art Museum (1 min) Desert's art museum offers European & Native American works, a theater, outdoor space, cafe & more. Agua Caliente Cultural Museum (6 min) Smithsonian-affiliated museum showcasing Cahuilla Indian history with exhibits, lectures & classes. Ruddy's General Store Museum (6 min) Museum recreating an early-20th-century general store, including period groceries & medicines. Mount San Jacinto (1 hr 8) Many trails & an aerial tram lead to the summit of this 10,000-ft. mountain with panoramic views. Palm Springs Visitors Center (8 min) Resource for maps, postcards, gifts & logo clothing in an iconic former tramway station. Cactus to Clouds Trail (5 min) Hiking trail through mountainous desert terrain known for its steep elevation increase. Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage (20 min) Stylish rooms & suites in a sophisticated casino resort with a spa, 5 eateries & a concert theater. |