Colony Palms Hotel

Character and identity

A Spanish Colonial Revival hideaway in the Movie Colony neighbourhood of Palm Springs, this 56-room adults-only property carries Steve Hermann's design fingerprints throughout: Hollywood Regency glamour layered over mid-century desert references, with bold wallpapers, soaring ceilings, and pockets of greenery in every room. The palm-fringed pool, framed by the San Jacinto Mountains, anchors the experience, surrounded by fire pits and private nooks. The Colony Club delivers chef Michael Hung's California Mediterranean cooking poolside and in an Art Deco dining room, while the spa runs gua sha facials and sound healing alongside more conventional treatments. Service opens with a welcome glass of champagne.

Who's it for

Bottom line

The pull here is the package: a tightly designed, intimate property where the cooking, the pool scene, and the Movie Colony address all punch above the room count. Book a suite for the private veranda, or stretch to the two-storey Hermann Residence if you want the citrus-tree backyard and hot tub. Reserve well ahead of Coachella weekends to dodge the price spike.