Palm Springs & the Desert
Mid-century houses, palm-lined streets and the San Jacinto Mountains turning pink at dusk.
Coachella Valley · California33.83° N, 116.55° W
About Palm Springs & the Desert
Across the valley in Desert Hot Springs, mineral water rises warm from the aquifer. The air is very dry and the summer is fierce, so the best months run from late fall to spring.
Where to stay
Each with an honest health profile: what is confirmed, what the hotel says, and what we have not reviewed yet.
Desert Hot Springs · California
Two Bunch Palms
An adults-only hot-springs retreat among old palms and mineral pools.
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Palm Springs · California
Avalon Hotel & Bungalows Palm Springs
Spanish-style bungalows, three pools and private villas below the San Jacinto Mountains.
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Rancho Mirage · California
Sensei Porcupine Creek
A former private estate below the Santa Rosa Mountains, run as an adults-only retreat.
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