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Del Marcos Hotel BOUTIQUE HOTEL
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 760-325-6902, 800-676-1214; www.delmarcoshotel.com ; 225 W Baristo
Rd; r incl breakfast $139-269; )
At this 1947 gem, designed by William F Cody, groovy lobby tunes usher you to a saltwa-
ter pool and ineffably chic rooms. And it's steps from the shops and eats of downtown
Palm Springs' village.
Alcazar BOUTIQUE HOTEL
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 760-318-9850; www.alcazarpalmsprings.com ; 622 N Palm Canyon Dr; r in-
cl breakfast from $149; )
At the edge of Uptown, a fashionable (but not party) crowd makes new friends poolside
before retiring to one of the 34 rooms around a pool. Some have Jacuzzi tubs, patios, fire-
places or all three. Gleaming white floors lead to equally minimalist walls and bed linens.
Look for loaner bikes and pastries from Cheeky's .
Riviera Palm Springs LUXURY HOTEL
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 760-327-8311; www.psriviera.com ; 1600 Indian Canyon Dr; r $240-260, ste
$290-540; )
This Rat Pack playground now sparkles brighter than ever. Expect the full range of fancy
mod-cons amid luscious gardens, three amoeba-shaped pools, 17 (count 'em) fire pits, the
Spa Terre ( GOOGLE MAP ; 760-778-6690; www.psriviera.com ; 1600 N Indian Canyon Dr) , and
'60s accents such as shag rugs, classy-campy crystal chandeliers and Warhol art. Circa 59
indoor-outdoor restaurant and lounge makes you and your sweetie look good.
It's about a mile to downtown Palm Springs; shuttle service available.
Parker Palm Springs RESORT
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 760-770-5000; www.theparkerpalmsprings.com ; 4200 E Palm Canyon Dr;
r from $300; )
Featured in the Bravo TV series Welcome to the Parker, this posh resort highlights whim-
sical decor by Jonathan Adler. Drop by for a cocktail at Mister Parker's or a posh brunch
at Norma's five-star coffee shop. The grounds boast hammocks, boules (lawn bowling)