Located in the Sonoran Desert of southern California, Palm Springs is famous for its stylish hotels, hot springs, spas, and waterfalls. The city also features many examples of mid-century modern architecture. Enjoy shopping in Palm Canyon Drive with its quaint boutiques, restaurants and interior design stores. Fresh-air activities include biking and horseback riding in Coachella Valley which surrounds the city. While in the Coachella Valley, try exploring the many hiking and trekking spots in the area. You can also have fun on the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway which takes visitors from the floor of the valley to near the top of San Jacinto Peak. Animal lovers will enjoy a visit to the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens which features small animal exhibits and a bighorn sheep enclosure. Those who enjoy art should visit the Palm Springs Art Museum which exhibits regional art. While visiting the area, stay at one of the best boutique hotels in Palm Springs, California, by choosing one from below.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 07, 2024.
1. Fleur Noire Hotel (from USD 256)
Escape to this boutique, an exclusive adults-only haven boasting 21 unique casitas, bungalows, and suites. Indulge in the distinct charm of each meticulously designed accommodation, featuring striking floral murals by renowned artist Louise Jones and a curated collection of vintage and contemporary furniture by designer Chris Pardo.
Dive into relaxation at the outdoor pool, delight in culinary delights at the restaurant, and savor exquisite champagne and rosé at the hidden speakeasy bar. With its enviable location near esteemed golf courses such as O'Donald Golf Course just 1.4 mi (2.25 km) away and the vibrant city center, Fleur Noire Hotel promises an unforgettable sanctuary for your getaway.
Fleur Noire Hotel
Address: 1555 North Indian Canyon Drive
2.01 km (1.3 mi) from Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs
2. Azure Sky Hotel - Adults Only (from USD 339)
Discover the epitome of design, style, and history at Azure Sky Hotel, a captivating Palm Springs boutique retreat. Originally built in 1959 as a desert hideaway, this charming property has undergone a recent renovation, showcasing its iconic mid-century modern architecture and eclectic décor.
Each meticulously crafted room and suite boasts a private patio or balcony, bespoke furnishings, and captivating original artwork. Indulge in the amenities, including a heated pool, a cozy fire pit, a well-equipped fitness center, and a rejuvenating spa. Conveniently located near downtown Palm Springs, immerse yourself in the vibrant art, culture, and nightlife of this desert oasis.
Azure Sky Hotel - Adults Only
Address: 1661 South Calle Palo Fierro
2.64 km (1.7 mi) from Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs
3. Sands Hotel & Spa (from USD 151)
Sands Hotel & Spa is a luxury boutique hotel with a swimming pool and cabanas, as well as the Pink Cabana, a restaurant serving Mediterranean-inspired cuisine and a Moroccan-style spa. This luxury boutique hotel in Palm Springs dates back to the 1950s but it has been updated with contemporary decor. Rooms feature private balconies or patios and they range from a deluxe room right through to a Classic King room. The hotel also offers classic accessible rooms.
Sands Hotel & Spa
Address: 44-985 Province Way, Palm Springs Area
21.1 km (13.2 mi) from Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs
4. Colony Palms Hotel (from USD 307)
One of the best hotels in Palm Springs is Colony Palms Hotel, and it is located 1.5 miles (2.4 km) from Palm Springs International Airport. The hotel has Spanish Colonial influences and was founded in 1936. The hotel has been redesigned and refurbished into a luxurious and stylish place which recalls all the glamour of Hollywood’s golden age. The hotel also features a swimming pool and spa with a Moroccan theme and the Purple Palm restaurant serves modern Californian and international dishes paired with excellent wines. Luxurious rooms feature a Spanish/Moroccan influence with luxury bedding and linens and marble bathrooms with complimentary C.O. Bigelow bath products. Casitas feature a hot tub on the patio.
Colony Palms Hotel
Address: 572 North Indian Canyon, Palm Springs Area
627 meters (0.4 ft) from Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs
5. Avalon Hotel and Bungalows Palm Springs (from USD 271)
The stylish Avalon Hotel and Bungalows Palm Springs has hacienda-style whitewashed stucco walls and Spanish tiled roofs. Keeping with Spanish influences, there are three courtyards surrounding a heated swimming pool and manicured gardens. The hotel’s Chi Chi restaurant serves Californian/Latin cuisine and cocktails. The luxurious and elegant rooms feature balconies or patios overlooking the gardens and courtyards. There are also one- and two-bedroom villas to choose from with outdoor seating and sitting rooms. Bedding includes Italian linens, while bathrooms offer bathrobes and complimentary Thymes bath products. Broadband Internet is available throughout the hotel.
Avalon Hotel and Bungalows Palm Springs
Address: 415 South Belardo Rd, Palm Springs Area
1.05 km (0.7 mi) from Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs
6. Holiday House Palm Springs (from USD 202)
Holiday House Palm Springs is one of the best hotels for couples in Plam Springs and it dates back to 1951. The hotel’s interior is stylish and was reimagined by a Hollywood-based designer with beautiful artworks. Guests have access to a swimming pool and a healthy continental breakfast each morning. The bar serves classic cocktails. Rooms are classified as Good, Better and Best and all are brightly colored with original artwork and have private bathrooms. Best rooms feature mountain views and a private patio or balcony.
Holiday House Palm Springs
Address: 200 West Arenas Road, Palm Springs Area
694 meters (0.5 ft) from Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs
7. Sparrows Lodge (from USD 192)
Sparrows Lodge is a five-minute drive from Palm Springs International Airport and it is an adult-only hotel with an outdoor pool. The Red Barn restaurant serves dinner and drinks, including artisanal cocktails. Decor features redwood furniture, patio fireplaces, exposed beams and earth tones. There are no TVs in the hotel to encourage relaxation and old-school activities like hiking and tennis. Rooms include Poolside Rooms, Garden Rooms and Garden accessible rooms.
Sparrows Lodge
Address: 1330 East Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs Area
2.84 km (1.8 mi) from Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs
8. Miramonte Resort & Spa, Curio Collection by Hilton
Miramonte Resort & Spa, Curio Collection by Hilton is set in beautiful mountain scenery, surrounded by citrus groves, rose gardens and olive trees. The Mediterranean-style resort offers the Vineyard Lounge, where cocktails are served. There are an on-site spa and championship golf courses close by. Relax at the Signature Pool with its private cabanas and chaise lounges, enjoying cocktails in the sun. The Piedmont Pool is an adult-only pool, Grove Artisan serves Californian cuisine made with locally sourced meat and poultry and organic produce. Spacious rooms feature natural tones and “Desert Dream Beds” and feature private balconies with mountain and garden views. There are flat-screen TVs, coffee makers and bathrobes, as well as marble bathrooms with Korres bath products.
9. Hope Springs Resort
Hope Springs Resort is a modernist, adult-only roadside converted and renovated motel which offers yoga, massages and body wraps, and there are three hot, spring-fed pools to enjoy. A continental breakfast is served each morning and the hotel also has a barbecue area on the patio and a communal kitchen for guests’ use. The 10 minimalist-chic rooms feature king-size beds, CD players and Wi-Fi, but no TVs or phones, as this is a place to chill out and relax. Four of the patio rooms feature a kitchen.
Hope Springs Resort
Address: 68075 Club Circle Drive
15.83 km (9.9 mi) from Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs
10. Alcazar Palm Springs (from USD 247)
Alcazar Palm Springs is a Spanish-colonial style boutique hotel hugged by a backdrop of mountains. There are a swimming pool and patio to enjoy. The hotel is surrounded by some of the top restaurants you must try in Palm Springs, California. There are also plenty of shops nearby, while it is only a 10-minute drive from Palm Springs International Airport. Each morning, a continental breakfast with freshly-baked pastries and good coffee is served. All rooms feature down duvets and good Italian linens. More expensive rooms feature hot tubs, patios and mountain views.
Alcazar Palm Springs
Address: 622 North Palm Canyon Drive
782 meters (0.5 ft) from Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs
11. The Parker Palm Springs (from USD 366)
The Parker Palm Springs has an impressive history and was once the Melody Ranch Estate, owned by Gene Autry. The chic hotel is in a 60s and 70s style and offers old-school games, including croquet, tennis and petanque. The hotel also has a spa and is surrounded by many hot-spring pools and golf courses. It is possible to stay in the original Gene Autry house or in more standard rooms. The Parker Palm Springs is a seven-minute drive from Palm Springs International Airport.
The Parker Palm Springs
Address: 4200 East Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs Area
5.04 km (3.2 mi) from Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs
12. Ace Hotel & Swim Club (from USD 213)
Ace Hotel & Swim Club is a renovated, classic American roadside motel turns into a boutique hotel with affordable prices and located a 10-minute drive from Palm Springs International Airport. Out of the ordinary for small boutique hotels in Palm Springs, its owners believe in sustainability and an organic lifestyle. Enjoy meals in the repurposed hotel diner, which has retained its lunch counter, prepared from locally sourced produce or enjoy a drink in the hotel’s bar. During the day, lie in the sun at the hotel’s pool.
Ace Hotel & Swim Club
Address: 701 East Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs Area
2.74 km (1.7 mi) from Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs
13. Two Bunch Palms (from USD 279)
Two Bunch Palms is one of the best hotels for families in Palm Springs and offers a vintage alternative for adults who wish to get more privately attuned with nature. With their luxurious spas with 22 treatment rooms and natural hot springs everywhere, they guarantee a wellness escape packed with smooth spring water that have been flowing for 600 years under the surface and beautiful trees everywhere. Their earthly refurbishment perfectly complements the breathtaking view some of the rooms have. Best Rooms offer hot tub, front and back patio, HiDef flat-screen TV, a wet bar, and a view of their breathtaking pool.
Two Bunch Palms – Adults Only
Address: 67425 Two Bunch Palms Trail, Palm Springs
14.51 km (9.1 mi) from Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs
14. Saguaro Palm Springs (from USD 152)
Saguaro Palm Springs offers a vibrant and hip experience for their guests with their 249 colorful rooms, bright decor, and eye-catching architecture that perfectly captures the essence of their soul. Their rooms are radiant and refurbished with a modern touch for their guests who prefer living in the moment. Social butterflies will find their pool areas to be a perfect place to mingle with other guests. They have a pool bar that offers lunch, breakfast, and dinner plus frozen drinks. They are only a bike away from the best Palm Springs’ best dining, music, and shops.
Saguaro Palm Springs
Address: 1800 East Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs Area
3.05 km (1.9 mi) from Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs
15. Korakia Pensione (from USD 188)
Located only 10 minutes away from the Palm Springs International Airport, Korakia Pensione offers a unique blend of Moroccan and Mediterranean villas and a resort that is rich with history. While it has been renamed from Dar Marroc, the restoration of the 1989 artistic legacy lives on through its olive trees, handmade furniture found in every room, Moroccan fountains, and a stone waterfall. The villas are perfect for 13 or more guests looking for a retreat, with a wide range of features ranging from the famous Korakia Library, unlimited bike usage, pools, and classic vintage movies.
Korakia Pensione
Address: 257 South Patencio Rd., Palm Springs Area
987 meters (0.7 ft) from Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs
16. Villa Royale (from USD 549)
Great value for vintage place with a hip vibe, excellent deal to survive the summer heat, sophisticated and comfortable atmosphere, beautiful and quiet property with smart design
Three heated pools, loaner bikes, private patio, comfortable seating, free bicycles, misters, poolside service, pet-friendly, modernized historic vibe, spacious living room, outdoor spaces connected to the room with a fountain
Perfect location, private, away from downtown busyness, serene, gorgeous and impeccably managed, close to everything, tranquil, 21 and over only, cute and quaint, beautiful grounds
Exceptional food and drinks, excellent vintage place with a great restaurant and bar, delightful breakfast, nice variety, tasty and thoughtful snacks in the mini bar, beautiful grounds with wonderful staff, great food at the restaurant, good calm crowd and music
This exquisite boutique hotel in California is located just right at the edge of downtown Palm Springs. Villa Royale sits right next to Moorten Botanical Garden and has multiple attractions like Palm Canyon and Palm Springs Stadium all within a 2.7 km (1.7 mi) radius. Its spacious rooms have beautiful wooden accents and tastefully outfitted with vibrant and modern furniture. Additionally, its services and facilities are superb. Not only is the hotel pet-friendly but it also offers free parking, WiFi, and more. Villa Royale also has an on-site restaurant and bar. Guests claim to enjoy Villa Royale’s wonderful breakfast, great coffee, and fun cocktails - so be sure to check them out too.
Villa Royale
Address: 1620 South Indian Trail
2.63 km (1.7 mi) from Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs
17. La Serena Villas (from USD 735)
La Serena Villas is an adult-only boutique hotel located in the heart of downtown Palm Springs. Stylish and chic, La Serena Villas has beautifully decorated and spacious rooms that boast majestic views of California mountains. Not only does the property offer complimentary tequila shots upon the guests’ arrival, but they also offer free breakfast, WiFi, and parking. Its ideal location makes it one of the best choices for those who want to see the famous landmarks and explore the historic city of Palm Springs. Traveling with pets? Then this pet-friendly boutique hotel is perfect for you and your fur-babies. With outstanding hospitality and excellent amenities, La Serena Villas definitely delivers.
La Serena Villas, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
Address: 339 South Balardo Street
918 meters (0.6 ft) from Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs
18. Sonder at V Palm Springs (from USD 194)
V Palm Springs boutique hotel is a gorgeous oasis located just along the border of the historic downtown Palm Springs. Its lush palm trees and beautiful blue pool complete the desert oasis vibe that V Palm Springs is known for. Conveniently located, with some of Palm Spring’s best tourist attractions just a short drive away, this boutique hotel is ideal for solo travelers and couples who want to experience California charm. Its spacious and chic rooms are beautifully modern and equipped with free WiFi, essential toiletries, and fresh bedding and linens. V Palm Springs also has a fitness center and free parking for its guests.
The V powered by Sonder
Address: 333 East Palm Canyon Drive
2.78 km (1.8 mi) from Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs
19. Los Arboles Hotel (from USD 159)
Los Arboles is a Spanish-style boutique hotel that is situated just a leisurely stroll away from downtown Palm Springs. This charming modern boutique hotel is housed in a 1930s, fully renovated building. Its vibrant theme is reminiscent of a joyous fiesta, bringing a sense of warmth and coziness to every room. Guests can relax poolside or lounge in the property’s inviting sun terrace and garden. With top-notch amenities and facilities, like an outdoor pool and hot tub, massage services, as well as an in-house restaurant and bar, guests can be sure that their stay in Palm Springs will be a relaxing and festive one.
Los Arboles Hotel
Address: 266 Via Altamira
909 meters (0.6 ft) from Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs
20. Hotel California (from USD 142)
Reasonable pricing for a boutique hotel with complimentary amenities.
24/7 pool and hot tub access, communal kitchen, free bikes, and well-stocked rooms.
Conveniently located in Palm Springs, close to attractions and activities.
Continental breakfast, 24/7 kitchen access, and complimentary snacks and drinks.
Hotel California is an incredible boutique hotel located in Palm Springs. Its breathtaking garden and cozy poolside patio offer guests a wonderful reprieve from the stresses of daily life. Rooms are tastefully decorated with wood and other simple adornments, giving the space a warm and inviting quality. Hotel California offers private bathrooms, free WiFi, parking, air conditioning, and luggage storage. A shared kitchen, a lounge, as well as a pool, and a hot tub are also some of the amenities on offer, as well as concierge services. Located only 6 km (3.7 mi) away from Palm Springs International Airport, Hotel California offers a free shuttle service and is near several prominent attractions – including Moorten Botanical Garden and Palm Springs Convention Center.
Hotel California
Address: 424 East Palm Canyon Drive
2.72 km (1.7 mi) from Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs
A desert lifestyle
You don’t have to spend a fortune on expensive Palm Springs vacation packages to fully experience the area’s wonders. Beyond the city, the surroundings offer a wealth of attractions. Enhance your stay by choosing one of the top boutique hotels, perfect for a wellness retreat in Palm Springs.
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