Surrounded by tropical foliage, this secluded, upscale spa hotel is 3 miles from the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway and 2 miles from the Agua Caliente Cultural Museum.
Featuring Italian linens, the sophisticated rooms have coffeemakers, complimentary Wi-Fi and minifridges, plus flat-screen TVs with DVD players. Suites add airy living rooms with sofas.
Free perks include cookies at check-in, a continental breakfast buffet and poolside cocktails. The serene spa offers massages, body treatments and facials (fee). There's also a heated outdoor pool, a gazebo-covered hot tub, and a 24-hour TV lounge with a DVD library.