New boutique hotels make a splash in Palm Springs
From The Weekend to the newly-expanded Willows Historic Palm Springs Inn, the hotel landscape of Palm Springs is changing
Palm Springs, CA, March 14, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- It's time to cast off winter’s gloom and head to the warm desert oasis of Palm Springs. There's never been a more exciting time to visit photographable Palm Springs and enjoy its ever-changing boutique hotel scene. That's because several hotels, including The Weekend Palm Springs, are now open and welcoming guests, while timeless favorites, like The Willows Historic Palm Springs Inn, have recently expanded. At the Desert Riviera and Hotel California, there's even a brand new owner.
Two new hotels — The Weekend Palm Springs and Tuscany Manor — both have roots in Palm Springs, as they were built in the 1970s. A newly renovated 10-suite hotel, The Weekend offers sophisticated mid-century modern furnishings. The living rooms are spacious, the bathrooms have rain showers and L'Occitane toiletries, and the private patios are made for relaxation, with lounge chairs and fountains. In the morning, a complimentary breakfast is delivered to guests.
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"What people really love is the space and attention to detail," owner Mark Hermann says.
The Willows Historic Palm Springs Inn has long been one of Palm Springs' most legendary properties, originally serving as a private getaway for a Los Angeles millionaire in the 1920s. For years, this graceful hotel had only eight guest rooms, but the property doubled in size when it was joined with the nine-room Bishop House. Guests can travel between both buildings via footpaths.
"The Willows is a confection of the past," owner Tracy Conrad says. "It recreates a more gracious and lovely time in two twin historic homes which have hosted luminaries, dignitaries, scientists, and royalty."
Neil Mehta is the newest hotelier in Palm Springs, having purchased the Desert Riviera and Hotel California in January. Mehta comes to the desert with a background in real estate development, and experience in the hospitality industry — he owns a hotel in Newport Beach. Consistency is important to Mehta, and he does not plan on making any major changes to his popular hotels.
"That was the most critical element of our purchase, to ensure that guests did not feel a thing," Mehta says.
He will add fun new amenities, like movies by the pool at the Desert Riviera and giving guests access to both properties. Mehta has long been enamored with Palm Springs, and can't wait to get settled.
"I am a big fan of the city of Palm Springs and of the culture that has always embraced diversity," Mehta says. "I'm excited to be part of it, to grow our business, and to provide positive experiences for guests."
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