Best Luxury Hotels In Palm Springs

This is the Golf Capital of the World, it’s also big on tennis, but most flock to Palm Springs for the dry, hot climate, making it a long-term favourite among Hollywood’s elite. As such, many famous names bought second homes here (it’s just over 100 miles from Los Angeles), some of whom appear in the Palm Springs Walk of Stars. It borders the Mojave Desert to the north and the Little San Bernardino Mountains to the east, the latter providing shelter and hiking opportunities. Visitors who aren’t keen on a climb can take the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway (the largest of its kind in the world) for incredible views and direct access to the San Jacinto Peak.



Rancho Mirage, California

The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Amenities244 Rooms & Suites, Farm-To-Table Dining, Luxury Spa, Fitness Centre, Two Outdoor Pools, Exclusive Club Lounge, Set In The Scenic Desert Hills With Panoramic Views Of The Coachella Valley.

Stay among the gated communities of Rancho Mirage, in this Ritz-Carlton property overlooking Coachella Valley — the hotel’s Edge Steakhouse offers some of the best vistas. The hotel opened in 1988 but has been modernised many times since. It has two restaurants serving seasonal dishes, two pools surrounded by plush exclusive cabanas and a high tech fitness centre. Its spa treatments take their inspiration from the surrounding land, using indigenous botanicals within the treatments. And guests can join yoga classes or request personal training sessions. Bedrooms exude a typical Palm Springs feel, with polished dark wood, offset by light-coloured soft furnishings.

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The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage

Palm Springs, California

Kimpton Rowan Palm Springs Hotel

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
Amenities153 Rooms & Suites, Multiple Dining Options, Rooftop Pool, Fitness Centre, All Set In The Heart Of Downtown Palm Springs With Stunning Mountain Views.

Rising six floors (very high by Palm Springs standards), this artful Kimpton hotel has a rooftop pool area – which feels a little like a cruise liner – with a view of the downtown area. On arrival, guests are greeted by a double-height light-filled lobby, with huge windows and a huge macrame owl. Beyond this, there’s the orange celinged Juniper Tree restaurant, the top floor 4Saints dining room, a fireside Window Bar and a poolside High Bar. Valet parking, a house car for short journeys, free bicycle hire and use of yoga mats are all included in your stay.

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Kimpton Rowan Palm Springs Hotel

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