The flour is imported from the motherland, everything is baked daily and, while the husband is whipping up the delicious doughs, the wife takes care of the customers in the sweet-as-can-be pink-tiled shop. This is a story of a French couple coming to Palm Springs and making buttery pastry dreams come true. If it's too hot for coffee, cool off with a fresh smoothie at one of four locations, including the newest in central Palm Springs with views of the San Jacinto mountains.
Koffi is to Palm Springs what Sightglass is to San Francisco-locally roasted, freshly brewed, and accompanied with pastries. Palm Canyon Dr., Ĭheeky's is the place for brunch-prepare to wait. May we also suggest a whole body purification treatment ($210, 90 minutes) in the open-air massage tent. Even if you're not staying at Sparrows, you can have food and drinks at The Barn Kitchen at lunch and dinner. Rustic charm, stone fire pits, communal space, and a vegetable garden make Sparrows Lodge a nice alternative to the mostly modern spirit of Palm Springs. This is a kaleidoscopic hotel that, in addition to hosting quite the cocktail scene by the pool, offers yoga classes, complimentary bikes for cruising around, and spa treatments. Whether or not you've heard of the Saguaro, you may have spotted its rainbow-hued facade, a darling of traveling Instagrammers including Tavi Gevinson. The hotel is also home to some of Palm Springs' top foodie destinations: Grab from-scratch pastries and breakfast all day at Cheeky's, and Italian eats at Birba. The revamped Spanish Colonial building is surrounded by lush pink bougainvillea, lemon trees, and, of course, a swimming pool-it's a great affordable oasis to rest and relax.
In Palm Springs' Movie Colony neighborhood, Alcazar is a short walk from the Design District and has some stylish trappings of its own. Today, Korakia is one of "America's sexiest hotels" according to Forbes Traveler, with bougainvillea climbing the walls of lovely bungalows and guesthouses, and multiple swimming pools, gardens, and fountains.
4200 E Palm Canyon Dr, īe transported into the serene Mediterranean-style universe of Korakia Pensione's two villas-one was once used as an escape for a Scottish painter the other, the former home of a 1930s silent film star. Wherever you stay, a trip to town isn't complete without some hang time at the Parker, where an eclectic mix of colors, textures, and design objects make the hotel eye candy for design freaks. Welcome to the colorful world of Jonathan Adler and to one of Palm Springs' most iconic high-end hotels where the fun never stops thanks to tennis courts, Pétanque, croquet, a giant chess set, and three swimming pools. Plus, check out the hotel's online events page for live open-air jazz, poolside DJs, and sunset yoga. And with two pools, room service by the outdoor fireplaces, a ping-pong table, spa and gym, you'll scarcely have to leave. The Ace Hotel has all the chill vibes, famously hip ambiance, and a mix of industrial and organic design elements. Twenty-five bungalows have private patios, Frette linens, and Le Labo bath products some suites have outdoor showers. After a major renovation, it draws modern travelers who seek exclusivity. The iconic mid-century stay attracted the likes of Marilyn Monroe and Betty Grable back in the area's Hollywood heyday. 1551 N Palm Canyon Dr., įashionable jetsetters will already be familiar with L'Horizon, opened in 2015 from celebrity designer Steve Hermann. Don't miss Dive-In movie nights and new moon yoga classes by the pool. Unsurprisingly, there's a tech element-think no front-desk, the bartender has your keys-and rooms are equipped with Apple TV. Cofounded by Ezra Callahan, one of Facebook's founding team, Arrive is a modern boutique hotel with 32 rooms, a restaurant, coffee shop, and ice cream store-slash-gift-shop that targets locals as well as tourists.
Opened in early 2016, Arrive is Palm Springs' first hotel in decades to be built new from the ground up. In the evenings, cuddle up by a fire pit and watch the sun set over the San Jacinto mountains. Most of the stylish rooms have kitchenettes and private patios, but we suggest you get out.at least to bask by the 4,500-square-foot pool and have a craft cocktail at the bar. And with just 14 rooms open only to adult guests, this is an ideal stay for midcentury-modern design lovers to indulge in a romantic weekend. Not exactly new but totally fresh, the revamped 1959 hotel Azure Sky reopens for bookings this May. The pool at the rainbow-hued Saguaro Palm Springs.