The 10 Best Boutique Hotels in Palm Springs, California
This includes Parker Palm Springs, Korakia Pensione, Avalon Hotel...
A Sustainability Ranking in partnership with ETIC Hotels
You’re planning a trip to Palm Springs this Summer and you’re trying to be as ethical and sustainable as possible?
niood lists you the 10 best boutique hotels in Palm Springs, California:
1. Parker Palm Springs
4200 E Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92264, United States
From $450 per night
ETIC Hotels Green Score: 9.2/10
Designed by Jonathan Adler, the Parker has a retro-modern look with lots of nooks for relaxation in the extensive gardens. It has a reputation as a celebrity hangout and is often used as a backdrop for fashion shoots.
This bright white free-standing structure with its own front lawn and paved approach remains a touchstone for the property as the perfect example of home away from home. Characteristic of the mid-century architectural vernacular that defines Palm Springs: low-slung horizontal planes, white slump block cladding, an indoor/outdoor interior with open-air pass-through to a private enclosed patio. You will also find your own treatment room with sauna, a terrace off of the large open-plan living room for dining or cocktails, and a screening room. In addition, a fully equipped kitchen, two bedrooms and two baths. By design, both transitional and transformative. It serves the solitary guest who requires room to roam or it becomes a hideaway for seclusion-seeking couples or, merely, the comfort of square footage for friends or family.
2. Korakia Pensione
257 S Patencio Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92262, United States
From $450 per night
ETIC Hotels Green Score: 9.2/10
From Korakia’s distinct keyhole-shaped grand entrance housing a set of ornately carved Moorish wooden double doors to the antiques and handmade furniture found in every room, everything blends harmoniously to create an oasis in the California desert.
3. Avalon Hotel & Bungalows Palm Springs
415 S Belardo Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92262, United States
From $240 per night
ETIC Hotels Green Score: 9.2/10
Forever a desert playground, we can promise something fresh and intriguing around every corner, with every return, at Avalon Palm Springs. At our boutique getaway, a flowing series of courtyards, lawns, gardens and grounds reveals romantic pools and cabanas, a hidden spa, studios and suites, and historic bungalows. However estate-like in feel, our location is just one block from the design district of downtown–an easy walk and bike ride from the casual-chic dining, shopping, and cultural entertainment defining Palm Springs’ current moment. Avalon is only two hours from L.A., OC, and San Diego (plus PSP’s 18 non-stop daily flights from Chicago, NY, Portland, and Seattle).
4. Sparrows Lodge
1330 East Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92264, United States
From $320 per night
ETIC Hotels Green Score: 9.2/10
Sparrows Lodge is a completely restored 1950s retreat. You will be welcomed roadside with a simple hand-painted sign with two Sparrows.
5. The Saguaro Palm Springs
1800 E Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92264, United States
From $160 per night
ETIC Hotels Green Score: 9.2/10
Colorful, vibrant property with a fun atmosphere and lively pool parties. Big, bright, and loud, the Saguaro Palm Springs has a rainbow color palette as bold as the flavors emanating from its two popular restaurants.
6. Three Amigos Ranch
92264 – Palm Springs
From $200 per night
ETIC Hotels Green Score: 9.2/10
Remodeled Palm Springs Vacation Home with huge private pool yard. Close to town. Main house plus guest casita. Heated inground pool, spa, firepit, outdoor living room & dining pavilion. This property has that mid mod Palm Springs vibe.
7. Les Cactus
555 S Warm Sands Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92264, United States
From $250 per night
ETIC Hotels Green Score: 9.2/10
Les Cactus Palm Springs, named after the 60s French rock n’ roll hit by Jacques Dutronc, brings to life an “Airbnb-meets-hotel’ experience to the desert. … The pet-friendly hotel boasts a clean and eclectic California design aesthetic, featuring 27 guestrooms that include a mix of one-bedroom suites and studios.
8. The Monkey Tree Hotel
2388 E Racquet Club Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92262, United States
From $200 per night
ETIC Hotels Green Score: 9.2/10
The owners, husband and wife team Gary and Kathy Friedle, purchased the hotel in 2015 and wanted to create a destination for vacationers looking for a clean, spacious room; quality food; a beautiful swimming pool; and a relaxing atmosphere in which to unwind. This might include a workout and a massage, or it might be lounging by the pool with a book. They renovated and re-opened The Monkey Tree Hotel with all this in mind. The smallest room on the property measures 300 sf, with the largest suite measuring 725 sf. The two largest rooms (The Jungle Room and The Apartment) also have their own 500+sf private patios, for the ultimate in seclusion and privacy.
9. ARRIVE Palm Springs
1551 North Palm Canyon Drive 92262 – Palm Springs
From $230 per night
ETIC Hotels Green Score: 9.2/10
32 guest rooms, a poolside restaurant and bar, and endless sunshine.
10. Sonder at V Palm Springs
333 East Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, 92264, United States
From $450 per night
ETIC Hotels Green Score: 9.2/10
Nowhere else emulates the feel of the V Palm Springs. The naturally, soulful spirit emanates from the desert-inspired design. The fresh, chic vibe from the open-air layout simultaneously invites revelry and relaxation. The mountains provide a breathtaking backdrop for the scene, while you enjoy specialty libations and scintillating conversation with friends.
