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Hotel California - A Town & Desert Boutique Hotel

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A patio area with a fire feature, outdoor seating, a fountain, and a pool.
A living room with a sofa, two wooden chairs, a coffee table with a magazine, and a view of a pool and kitchen area.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a stone fountain.
A desert garden with a palm tree, rocks, and a building with a sign reading "Hotel California".
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a bench, a desk, and two chairs.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $113
$101 nightly
$113 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31

Explore the area

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424 E Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA, 92264
  • Place, Moorten Botanical Garden
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Indian Canyons Golf Resort
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Tahquitz Canyon
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for King room

A neatly made bed with a patterned bedspread, two bedside lamps, and a window with blinds.

King room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed with a floral bedspread, two bedside lamps, a wooden nightstand, and a view through a glass door to an outdoor area.

King Pool View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Townhouse

A neatly made bed with a patterned bedspread, a bedside lamp, and a metal headboard.

Townhouse

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a blue armchair, a lamp, and a vase with sunflowers.

King Deluxe

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Double Queen Upstairs

A small, cozy room with a bed, a table with fruit and a vase, two chairs, a mirror, a shelf with cups, and a small cabinet.

Double Queen Upstairs

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Premium King Pool View Upstairs

A modern bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a bench, a desk with chairs, and a wall-mounted artwork.

Premium King Pool View Upstairs

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden accent wall, a nightstand with a lamp, and a visible bathroom door.

The Casita

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Junior Suite with Kitchen

A living room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

Junior Suite with Kitchen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Palm Springs

Located in Palm Springs (Tahquitz River Estates), Hotel California - A Town & Desert Boutique Hotel is a 5-minute walk from San Jacinto Mountains and 6 minutes by foot from Moorten Botanical Garden. .This hotel is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Palm Springs Art Museum and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Palm Springs Convention Center.

What's nearby

  • Moorten Botanical Garden - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Indian Canyons Golf Resort - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • The Cameron - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Tahquitz Canyon - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Baristo Park - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Palm Springs Station - 22 min drive
  • Palm Springs Intl. Airport (PSP) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tool Shed - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • Panda Express
  • ‪Dick’s on Arenas - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lulu California Bistro - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Hotel California - A Town & Desert Boutique Hotel

Hotel California - A Town & Desert Boutique Hotel offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Palm Springs hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and shared/communal kitchens. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 16 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Flat-screen televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a hot tub. Additional amenities at this Mediterranean hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
Grab a bite from the grocery/convenience store serving guests of Hotel California - A Town & Desert Boutique Hotel. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 11:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Arcade/game room
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mediterranean architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 5 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
24-hour pool access
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property

Property is also known as

Hotel California Palm Springs
Hotel Hotel California Palm Springs
Palm Springs Hotel California Hotel
California Palm Springs
Hotel Hotel California
California
Hotel California Hotel
Hotel California Palm Springs
Hotel California Hotel Palm Springs

Hotel California - A Town & Desert Boutique Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 414 out of 487 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 487 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 487 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 487 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 487 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel has a great vibe. With the pool at the center of the property and the friendly, helpful staff it was a great stay.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is our second stay and we always enjoy the hotel and staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tascha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really loved this hotel, maybe a little faded in patches but rooms were spotless and well appointed. Pool was area was lovely and the staff were amazing, they couldn't do enough for you.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked the intimate size of the outdoor space with pool, hot tub and lots of foliage. STaff was especially helpful. I would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a delightful small hotel with everything you need. It’s in a great location (south of town). Staff was super friendly and I especially loved the complementary bottled water and snacks in the room. Breakfast was nice. I’d stay here again for sure.
Courtyard at night.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
wonderful staff and amenities. great housekeepers.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean with super friendly staff. Parking was easy. Good location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Madeline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super cute stay. The staff always went above and beyond.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed Hotel California, the courtyard with the pool is beautiful and the rooms are nice. Parking is easy, it's in a great location and the staff was incredibly helpful and friendly. The breakfast was a bonus. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kit R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was great, always available spots, near the locked gate entrance. The kitchen set up was really great, and the breakfadt options were perfect. The bagels, the muffins, the fruit...perfect. great coffee.
Rooms open to the pool
Great places to settle with breakfast in garden areas
Wonderful ambience by heated pool and hot tub
Lots of nooks to hang out in
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this place is 5 star. I was hesitant about leaving a review because I don’t really want anyone to know about my little hotel but the staff deserves the praise. They’re wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Unique boutique hotel, very cozy. Location was good. Staff friendly and helpful. Room was clean. Parking easy. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Love the Hotel, staff, and location! Clean, spacious, comfortable bed and great amenities! Quiet area and great views!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

helene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff was really nice and did everything they could to make our stay comfortable .
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent boutique hotel with great amenities and the most accommodating staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anjulie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would stay here again. It was a relaxing atmosphere with beautiful surroundings. I liked our room and everyone there was very nice and helpful. We will be staying there again in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

terri

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and very comfortable, helpful and friendly staff
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Captain Mark D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Linda, Teri and the rest of the team did a wonderful job taking care of us. We will be back...
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was wonderful! Free convenient parking and breakfast included with a wide selection. Our room was lovely and had a very comfortable bed, little kitchenette and a great shower. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. The Hotel California is a lovely place!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bobby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unique hotel, super nice staff and fun retro hotel. Small and intimate.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really liked this place. Small and unique!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mariana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room, friendly staff, quiet, parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mardi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the courtyard with pool and the general ambience of the place. We didn’t have a room with a Mountain View, but enjoyed the privacy of our first floor garden view room. Staff were very friendly and ready to help.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026