Top Luxury Hotels in Palm Springs

Top Luxury Hotels in Palm Springs
Considered the jewel of the desert, Palm Springs offers nature lovers a plethora of scenic destinations to explore. From the tranquil Agua Caliente Indian Canyons to the majestic San Jacinto Mountains and nearby Joshua Tree National Park, Palm Springs presents myriad opportunities for hiking, climbing, sightseeing, biking and communing with nature. Luxury accommodations provide visitors with a relaxing retreat in oasis-like settings.

Le Parker Meridien Palm Springs

Spanning 13 acres of graceful grounds, Le Parker Meridien Palm Springs presents five-star luxury at every turn, from the Pilates and yoga classes on-site, to authentic clay tennis courts, executive golf course, four swimming pools and two petanque (boules) courts. Elegantly appointed rooms and villas come complete with high-speed Internet, mini bar, in-room safes, deluxe feather beds, sheep-skin rugs and complimentary cable TV. Ranked as one of the top-ten spas in the U.S. by Conde Nast Traveler, the renowned Palm Springs Yacht Club, the hotel's spa, features indoor swimming pools, saunas and therapeutic spa service.

Le Parker Meridien Palm Springs
4200 E. Palm Canyon Drive
Palm Springs, California 92264
(760) 770-5000
starwoodhotels.com

Esmeralda Renaissance Resort

Located in the Indian Wells district of Palm Springs, the Esmeralda Renaissance Resort unveils world-class offerings throughout its stately grounds, distinctive facilities and luxury accommodations. All guest rooms feature private balconies and stylish furnishings. Amenities include three swimming pools, a fitness center, garden spa and on-site restaurants including the award-winning Sirocco Italian restaurant. The hotel has received the Conde Nast Gold List, AAA 4 Diamond Award and Wine Spectator Magazine's 100 Best Spas Award, to name a few.

Esmeralda Renaissance Resort
44-400 Indian Wells Lane
Indian Wells, California 92210-9971
(760) 773-4444
renaissanceesmeralda.com

Smoke Tree Ranch

Since the 1930s, the historic Smoke Tree Ranch has occupied part of 400 acres of pristine desert, unveiling a nostalgic, genteel luxury enjoyed for decades by some of world's foremost families, including Walt Disney's. Understated elegance abounds at this all-inclusive resort, where private cottages showcase a "touch of yesterday" with the amenities of today, including Internet access, fridge and cable TV. Most of the private cottages include carports, wood-burning fireplaces, private patios and plantation-style shutters. Designed by Disney studios in the 1960s, the Disney Cottage features a gabled wooden ceiling, garden patio and premier amenities. Sterling hospitality prevails at the renowned Ranch House Dining Room, where jackets are the suggested attire for male patrons on Friday and Saturday evenings.

Smoke Tree Ranch
800 S. Sunrise Way
Palm Springs, California 92264
(800) 787-3922
smoketreeranch.com

Article Written By Karen Sprinkles

Karen Sprinkles has been a freelance writer since 1988. She's currently the managing editor of a luxury home magazine and has written for regional newspapers and magazines. Sprinkles received the Award of Excellence from the Hawaii Book Publishers Association for "The Hawaii Home Book," which reached No. 1 on the Hawaii bestsellers list. She earned a bachelor's degree in English from the University of California.

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