Downtown Palm Springs is the walkable core of the city, lined with Palm Canyon Drive's shopping and dining. Boutique hotels here range from historic adobe inns to modern design properties. Most offer outdoor pools, many include full-service spas and free parking. Budget options like 7 Springs Inn & Suites start lower, while luxury properties like Avalon Hotel & Bungalows provide expansive gardens and multiple pools. Visitors can expect mountain views, complimentary breakfast at some, and easy access to the Palm Springs Art Museum and convention center.
Top-rated among these options are Casa Cody (Superb 94), a 1920s hacienda with free WiFi and parking; Alcazar Palm Springs (Superb 91), featuring modern design, free pastries and bike hire; and Andreas Hotel & Spa (Fabulous 89), an adults-only property with a full spa and complimentary breakfast. Colony Palms Hotel and Bungalows (Fabulous 85) offers a 24-hour pool and Le Labo bath products. Note that some hotels are adults-only (Colony Palms, Andreas) while others welcome families (Avalon, Casa Cody). Valet parking only at Colony Palms; most others offer free self-parking. Book ahead during peak season.