Whether you want a boutique escape or a full resort experience, these five Indian Wells stays make it easy to relax and enjoy the desert.
Hotels + Resorts
3 Hotels in Palm Desert With Easy Access to Shopping and Dining
SPONSORED JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa spans 450 acres of mountain views, lakes and tailored amenities. Guests can explore restaurants, shops and palm-lined pools, or ride water shuttles through the property’s...
Find Your Perfect Palm Springs Vacation Home With Natural Retreats
Whether you’re looking for a midcentury masterpiece house with a pickleball court, an original Hugh Kaptur–designed retreat with an unforgettable pool, or a Spanish colonial in the Movie Colony neighborhood with a story to tell, we have the vacation home rental for...
3 Hotels in La Quinta With Easy Access to Local Attractions
La Quinta Resort & Club It probably sounded preposterous when Walter H. Morgan, heir to an oyster fortune, announced he was buying 1,400 acres of undeveloped desert to build a hotel. But in 1926, he opened La Quinta Hotel, a 20-casita retreat with three courtyards...
4 Palm Springs Hotels With Totally Unique Rooms
When the keycard light flashes green, vacation mode clicks on. Behind that hotel room door, you’re looking for the comforts that set the tone: the plush bed, the plump pillows, the shampoo that smells like a spa day. A satisfying stay is easy to come by in Palm...
9 Must-See Hotels for a Spa Getaway in Desert Hot Springs
El Morocco Inn & Spa In the late 1950s, a small roadside inn called the Caravan Spa-tel sprang up over a bubbling vein of mineral-rich waters. Decades later, when Bruce Abney and John Aguilar acquired the tired property in 2001, they envisioned a boutique hideaway...
Events, Tickets, Specials, and Good Reads
Wake Up With the Desert
Each morning, Palm Springs Life curates good reads and insider recommendations of the best things to do across Greater Palm Springs. Get The Daily Guide for fresh ideas, local flavor, and a daily dose of inspiration that’s actually worth reading.
Visiting Palm Springs? Book a Luxury Short-Term Rental Through Oranj Palm Vacation Homes
The perfect Greater Palm Springs getaway starts with the perfect pad. Oranj Palm has curated vacation rentals in the desert since 1972, with stunning properties available from Palm Springs to La Quinta. Whether it’s a swingin’ mid-mod Alexander, a classic Tuscan-style...
Drift Palm Springs Hotel Pairs Minimalist Décor With Modern Baja Eats
Drift pairs sleek minimalism with Palm Springs’ striking desert landscape. Here, mornings unfold slowly as sunlight spills onto the San Jacinto Mountains, illuminating towering cactus gardens and creating sun-drenched patios. The boutique property offers five room...
Relax in Style at Parker Palm Springs
Parker Palm Springs has a history as vivid as its striped canopies and playful midcentury design. Once the desert retreat of cowboy crooner and former California Angels owner Gene Autry, the 13-acre estate was later acquired by television impresario Merv Griffin...
The History of Casa Cody, the Oldest Hotel in Palm Springs
At Casa Cody, the only sight brighter than the pink bougainvillea spilling over the walls is the vivid orange horseshoe hanging in every room. “We think of those as our good luck charms,” says Sana Keefer, head of brand for Casetta Hotels, which runs Casa Cody, the...
14 Desert Hotel Pools to Dive Into
Palm Springs Riviera Palm Springs If it was good enough for Sinatra, it’s good enough for us. This classic resort boasts one of Palm Springs’ largest pools, perfect for an afternoon stretched out in the sun. Reserve a daybed, order cocktails, and revel in midcentury...
Luxury Rancho Mirage Resort Sensei Porcupine Creek Excels in Wellness
Set within the foothills of the Santa Rosa Mountains near Palm Springs, Sensei Porcupine Creek — an expansive 230-acre property — offers a true desert oasis for your wellbeing journey. Wholly managed by Sensei, the former private Rancho Mirage estate has been...
Stay and Play in Style at Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort & Villas
Discover the perfect blend of desert beauty and modern luxury at Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort & Villas. Newly renovated guest rooms offer a serene retreat with warm light, soft tones, and midcentury design inspired by the surrounding landscape. The resort’s...
The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage Refreshes Its Look
More than a decade after opening, one of the Coachella Valley’s most distinguished resorts has unveiled a major multiyear remastering that’s touched on everything from guest rooms to the lobby and restaurants. “The entire look and feel is much brighter,” says Shannon...
JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa: Boat Rides, Arcade Fun, and a Full-Service Spa
Experience the beauty of the desert at JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa. This luxury resort features personalized service, versatile venues, magnificent mountain and lake views, and amenities tailored for every age and interest. Each element across the...
Stay, Play, and Relax at The Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort & Spa
Set on 360 acres of desert beauty, this resort features 512 guest rooms designed for every kind of escape. Feeling adventurous? Race down the dual 30-foot waterslides at Las Brisas pool or challenge friends on 12 tennis and pickleball courts. The Pete Dye–designed...
20 Places to Stay on Your Next Greater Palm Springs Getaway
Luxury Resorts Destination properties you’ll never want to leave. The Ritz-Carlton Rancho Mirage Perched 650 feet above the desert floor, this resort offers stunning views of the Coachella Valley while you’re lounging poolside or dining cliffside. Take advantage of...
Where to Stay: Wellness Resorts, Boutique Hotels, and Historic Stays
The Wellness Edit Focus on relaxation, rejuvenation, and holistic well-being. Two Bunch Palms This adults-only retreat in Desert Hot Springs is known for its mineral-rich soaking tubs, earth-toned design, and serene landscape of palms and ponds. A commitment to...
Seasonal Flavors Shine at the Kimpton Rowan Palm Springs
The Kimpton Rowan Palm Springs — known for its rooftop pool and bar views of the city’s historic, palm tree–lined downtown and surrounding mountains — is becoming famous for another reason: being a dining destination that can satisfy every foodie. Director of food and...
A Brief History of Two Bunch Palms in Desert Hot Springs
Founded in 1940, Two Bunch Palms in Desert Hot Springs ranks among the world’s oldest wellness resorts. If “wellness resort” means a dedicated retreat for healing and restoration, though, Two Bunch Palms is older than that — way older. The local Cahuilla tribe began...
Kate Hudson on Music, “Song Sung Blue,” and Life in Palm Desert
