They found it was easier to maintain a low profile at a motel with only a handful of rooms. celebs who began visiting the desert nearly a century ago. Long before anyone had heard the term “boutique hotel,” small lodgings were popular, especially with L.A. Good news if you’re planning a desert getaway.Īmong the newbies are a French-inspired boutique, a hot springs spa hotel with in-room soaking tubs, and a resort water park with two 30-foot slides and a lazy river.īigger isn’t always better here. You can check out the details of the community’s Safer Together, Greater Together Pledge, which lists more than 450 businesses, including hotels, restaurants and retail shops. Worried about COVID-19? The Greater Palm Springs tourism industry has pledged to implement the state’s latest safety guidelines. And the Palm Springs area, Southern California’s favorite getaway, is ready for us with seven new or renovated hotels overflowing with cool vibes, splashy pools and luxe furnishings. Remember back in the day - when you took vacations and weekend trips and stayed in hotels?