200 W. Arenas Rd., downtown, (760) 320-8866. 28 rooms. Age 21+. Pool; hot tub. Restaurant; breakfast included. No phones or TVs. Pets ok. Free parking. Resort fee $15/night, includes Wi-Fi, continental breakfast, and use of bikes.
This two-story boutique hotel is well situated in a long-established neighborhood and is just one block from downtown central Palm Springs and just a few blocks from the base of the San Jacinto mountains. The Holiday House has a beach-house-in-the-desert vibe that includes a beachy color scheme of blue and white. At check in, we were welcomed with a “love beads” necklace to wear during our stay and offered a complimentary glass of rose to enjoy at our convenience (we picked it up later from the open-air bar, in a plastic cup to sip in the hot tub).
A large pool and hot tub dominate the center courtyard, and a shuffle board and several fire pits are adjacent. Refreshing misters are used throughout to cool things down. The property features midcentury-inspired elements and displays artwork that includes pieces by David Hockney, Roy Liechtenstein, and Mr. Brainwash.
Most rooms have either a balcony or patio with charming but hard-to-get-in-and-out-of butterfly chairs, and six patios have a private outdoor shower. It is possible to turn off the AC for the night and open windows to the cool desert air, which also admits the sound of chirping birds in the morning. The simple continental breakfast buffet includes hard-boiled eggs, fresh fruit, yogurt, granola, and housemade bread that makes delicious toast.
Holiday House’s sister property--
Sparrows Lodge--is nearby. It is similar but with a ranch decor.
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