Hotel Paseo

Boutique Hotels to Book in Greater Palm Springs

Readers voted for their favorite businesses in 24 categories in our annual Best of the Best competition. Here are their picks for small hotels.

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Hotel Paseo

The pool at Hotel Paseo.
PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY HOTEL PASEO

PALM SPRINGS

Parker Palm Springs: Eat, sleep, dream, and treat yourself in a Jonathan Adler–designed fantasyland with endless options, including three large pools, a trio of restaurants, four clay tennis courts, a pétanque court, a croquet lawn, a lavish spa, and a fitness studio.

DESERT HOT SPRINGS

Azure Palm Hot Springs Resort and Day Spa Oasis: An oasis of relaxation, this property specializes in boutique luxury. Beyond the spa offerings, restorative cleanses, wellness classes, and mineral water, discover unique gifts and souvenirs at the curated shop and recharge with organic coffee at the on-site café.

CATHEDRAL CITY

The Paloma Resort: When it comes to unwinding, this resort promises it all, from tapas-style bites at on-site restaurant Sol y Sombra to spa services at Grounded at The Paloma. Follow your poolside libation with a massage for the ultimate experience, then cozy up in a suite decked in murals of desert plants.

PALM DESERT

Hotel Paseo: This boutique hotel acts like a resort with a hoppin’ pool scene and poolside bar, a restaurant with regular performances by local bands, a spa, and art-filled interiors. Plus, it’s located at the heart of El Paseo, walking distance to luxury shopping, dining, and art galleries.

INDIAN WELLS

Sands Hotel & Spa: Mixing mid-mod cool with Moroccan flair, the 46-room hotel and its Pink Cabana restaurant provide an Instagram-worthy aesthetic alongside genuinely stellar service. A robust brunch lineup includes tartines, quiches, and other yummy morning staples. 

LA QUINTA

The Chateau at Lake La Quinta: Designed like a small castle in the European countryside, this boutique property marries lakeside views with cozy rooms and attentive service. It’s the ideal destination for romantic getaways, staycations, and weddings. It’s also pet friendly!