12 hotels we love in Palm Springs

"Apart-hotel Sonder's acquisition of local favorite V Palm Springs offers a cheap base to stay with the comforts of a long-stay hotel. The property offers exceptional value year-round, and even during popular periods, for a design-forward, comfortable place to stay. Travelers range from those simply in search of a good deal, to discriminating Instagram influencer types willing to sacrifice neither cachet nor style."

"Margaritaville Palm Springs is one of the newest additions to the local hotel scene and has made a splashy entrance, taking over a former iconic midcentury hotel with full-out signature Jimmy Buffet flair."

"Hotel California feels like a local secret, except it's widely regarded as a top hotel in Palm Springs. The hotel has more of an inn or B&B feel, but with all the privacy and amenities you'd want in a resort. It's small, with rooms nestled around an interior courtyard and pool area filled with leafy plants, misters to keep you cool, and a fountain."

"Triada Palm Springs is a favorite among Marriott Bonvoy loyalists looking to earn nights towards status, without sacrificing signature Palm Springs style. I love the tranquil scene here with Mediterranean-style buildings overlooking tiled-mosaic courtyards with fountains and spilling Bougainvillea flowers."

"With just 28 rooms, Holiday House is a true boutique hotel with whimsical and bright blue-and-white patterned decor. The design-forward approach features art from the likes of David Hockney, Roy Liechtenstein, Herb Ritts, and a garden sculpture by Donald Sultan."

"ARRIVE is just a few years old and is already making a splash beyond its pool party scene, though, there's certainly that, too. The hotel blends midcentury style with a modern, almost industrial look and draws a younger crowd for its dynamic programming and excellent on-site food and drink, which includes a great coffee bar and ice cream treats."

"Enjoy chilled-out Palm Springs vibes at this former home of a Hollywood star that was reimagined as an intimate adults-only hotel with just 20 rooms. The hotel was originally built as Castle's Red Barn in 1952 by MGM actor Don Castle and his wife Zetta, and there's a rumor that Bewitched actress Elizabeth Montgomery had her first marriage at the Red Barn."

"Kimpton Rowan commands a super central location in downtown Palm Springs, right off the main strip of stores and restaurants, placing you within walking distance of the city's best spots. Still, it manages to feel hidden from crowds with a location tucked back a block from the action."

"There's no denying the hipster association with Ace Hotel & Swim Club, but it's a badge the hotel wears proudly. The property took over a run-down motel and Denny's and reinvented both of them as the cool kids' hangout in town."

"The Avalon is a long-time Palm Springs staple, beloved for its central downtown location, resort-style amenities, and Spanish-inspired villas and bungalows surrounded by greenery. The well-designed property is ideal for a relaxing vacation that's still close to the action. Plus, three pools, a spa, and well-reviewed dining are enough to keep you on-site."

"The boutique Colony Palms is named for Palm Springs' Movie Colony neighborhood, where many Hollywood stars lived when they visited Palm Springs in its heyday."

"The Parker is now one of Palm Spring's luxe-est offerings on a sprawling 14-acre property where 131 guest rooms and villas are nestled amid lushly-lined pathways. It's a great pick for couples looking for a romantic escape, or families wanting something a bit more grownup."