Falling for Palm Springs
While fall brings cooler temps in many places, Palm Springs is just ramping up for its peak holiday season. Here, in this Southern California desert destination, travelers can enjoy moderate weather with daytime highs in the 70s for lounging poolside, taking in the cinematic desert scenescapes, exploring the arts & culture scene, and discovering exciting food & drink.
Where to stay:
Kimpton The Rowan Palm Springs
To be in the heart of all downtown has to offer, the 153-room Kimpton Rowan puts guests within walking distance of hiking trails, outdoor art installations and the Palm Springs Art Museum, and shops and entertainment. The Kimpton Rowan is an aesthete traveler’s dream with interiors that celebrate Palm Springs’ colorful mid-century heritage and modernism roots, reinterpreted from a contemporary viewpoint. Guest rooms are spacious, thoroughly modern, and comfortable with views of the San Jacinto Mountains or Coachella Valley.
Adjacent to the rooftop pool – the only hotel rooftop pool in Palm Springs –you’ll find refreshing cocktails at High Bar and at 4 Saints restaurant, delicious dishes centered on local ingredients, layered with Southern comfort and Latin flavors. For fuss-free dining, Juniper Table offers casual yet elevated menus for breakfast, brunch and dinner.
For travelers seeking tranquility and privacy, Casa Cody offers just that with 30 accommodations, including 4 standalone cottages. The newly renovated interiors showcase a rich palette of color and texture, eco-minded amenities, and adobe hacienda architecture.
The grounds span 1.5 acres at the base of the San Jacinto Mountains with two pools and meandering pathways through desert landscaping, wild bougainvillea, and plentiful fruit trees ripe for picking. Don’t miss the Marketplace, which serves a small yet flavorful, garden-fresh menu for breakfast and all-day dining. Stay awhile and browse one-of-a-kind travel gifts along with everyday provisions reflective of the quieter side of Palm Springs.
