Palm Springs is the perfect getaway in my opinion. Whether you are looking for a local staycation from LA, a fun birthday getaway or even a future bachelor/bachelorette destination, Palm Springs seriously has it all. And Holiday House is perfectly located near Downtown Palm Springs so you can walk to all the action.
While most people will find the bigger resorts like The Saquaro and The Kimpton Rowan Hotel on the main pages of Expedia & Trip Advisor, it’s the boutique hotels that really make up quintessential Palm Springs.
Holiday House features sweeping views of the mountains, large rooms, bocce ball and a refreshing pool.
Hotel Details
Clientele: Adults-Only
Number of Rooms: 28
Wifi: Yes
Location: Downtown Palm Springs
Walkability: High – can walk to tons of restaurants, bars, shops and Starbucks Vibe: Mid Century Modern
Dog Friendly: Yes, with additional fee
Drone Friendly: Not on property but the mountains/scenery off-site are perfect for drones
Potential Social Media Content: Yes, the mid-century modern aesthetic of the hotel is perfect for creating content – deep vibrant blues are the hotel brand colors
Hotel Vibe: Mid Century Modern
Amenities
- Beautiful pool with mountain views
- Jacuzzi
- Bocce Park
- EV Charging Station
- Free Parking around the hotel
- Restaurant
- Library Lounge
- Small Gift/Toiletry Shop
- Bikes
Check In & Lobby
Upon entering the front door, one of the first things you will see is their cool library lounge with all sorts of design and art books. Floor to ceiling blue wallpaper.. it’s a real wow! Great for a photo opp!
Their check-in area also had beautiful mid century furniture and an indoor/outdoor bar. There is not a typical “front desk.” Instead, an employee greeted me with a mask on, checked me in and gave me their safety/cleaning commitment & house rules.
The best part? They offer a speciality welcome cocktail.. Yes, Please!
I was escorted to my room and was given a brief rundown of the property. The whole check-in process was a breeze.
The Best “Superior” Room
And yes, I really did stay in the “Best Room.” On Booking, it’s considered the “Superior Room.”
Holiday House Palm Springs has three one bedroom room types, Good, Better and Best. On Booking, these are known as King, Standard and Superior.
The “Best” or “Superior” rooms give you an outdoor patio, or balcony, and an extra large dining room. I booked the “Best” room through Booking. I was in Room 26 & it had a wonderful balcony with both mountain and pool views.
Staying on brand, the entire room was outfitted with really cool blue wallpaper, decor & mid century modern furniture. I loved all the little details. It’s what made this place really feel like a Boutique Hotel.
From the fun snack basket, well-stocked mini bar & fridge, retro Palm Springs post cards & a generous Toiletry Bag stocked with goodies, all of these touches felt so special.
I also appreciated the thick black out blinds and very refreshing A/C. Oh, and I don’t want to forget the amazing Property Map they had in the room, which highlighted cool restaurants & bars nearby and things to do locally in Palm Springs.
The Bathroom was open concept with a soaking tub, great shower & two sinks. A small window inside the bathroom was great to let out steam from the shower too. Overall, the bathroom was perfect.
I really had no big complaints about the room. The smallest detail I noticed was that the kitchenette had no glassware, which was strange, because they had a mini bar. No wine glasses, no drinking glasses. Maybe it was just my room that didn’t have them?
After seeing the property map, I would request this specific room again. It was an end unit, which gives you a bit more privacy and I also liked both the pool and the mountain views. While I could see the pool, I wasn’t getting any noise from it, which was nice.
Food & Drinks
A continental breakfast was served every day from 6-10am. It’s a “to-go” style breakfast with items like toast, banana bread, hot oats & yogurt. While this perk is complimentary to guests, I would have liked to see a few more options. Personally, I would have died for 1/2 of an avocado and another egg option (as I’m not crazy about hard boiled).
Their tea selection was pretty basic (primarily black and earl gray), but I appreciated all of their different choices of milk & their grab and go fruit.
They offer a small menu for lunch and dinner, and you can book reservations on their website or through Open Table. Occasionally they will host “family-style” BBQ dinners and Sunday Brunch.
I ate lunch both days by the pool and their lunch menu was awesome. You’ll find healthy options like Avocado Chicken Salad & a Baby Kale Salad. However, I tried the more indulgent items – The Pantry Cheeseburger and Fish Tacos. French Fries reminded me of In N Out’s, which I was not mad at!
The Fish Tacos were equally delicious! Highly Recommend! It’s very possible their menu has changed since my stay but overall, I would say they have a great menu and variety of options.
The Pool
The Pool was just as charming as the rest of the property. Dark Blue chaise lounges framed the rectangular pool and umbrellas were scattered throughout the pool area. Whether you’re looking for full sun or shade, you can easily find a lounge chair that has either. Servers were consistently walking around the pool area and always on top of guests needing cocktails, wine or food.
The other downside I saw both days was a bee problem. The bushes behind the chaise lounges have misters, which is nice, but I wonder if that attracts bees? And of course, if you eat food by the pool, which most people do, that’s probably going to attract bees pretty quickly too. Now.. it’s one thing to see a bee or two. Not a big deal. But this was more extreme.
Both days I was laying out by the pool, there was probably 5-7 dead bees in the pool at any given time with other bees flying around. It would have been nice to have the pool attendant do a once over with a pool net to clean out the dead bees. And it could have been an isolated problem during my stay. And again, this problem may have been addressed by now.
Aside from that, the views of the mountains were beautiful, the music was relaxing and the service staff was on point.
Is Holiday House Boutique or Busted?
Holiday House is Boutique!
This adults-only escape in the heart of Downtown Palm Springs is a gem. I can’t wait to go back and let me know in the comments below, have you been to Palm Springs? What’s been your experience? Check out my Palm Springs Travel Guide for recommendations on where to eat around town.
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I live in cali and I am planning on going here very soon. I love this guide to give me all the info I need!
It seems like a nice place with some personality. I love the photo with the blue striped exterior and the van wearing a mask. The snack basket seems fun too. Is that Silly Putty?
Such beautiful pictures.
Thank you so much Pooja! Stunning pictures on your blog too – those underwater zoo pics look so cool!
This is so adorable. I love an area that’s walkable but the bikes would be fun too. And I love the popsicle stand.
Yes Julie, I was able to walk into town every day and get my daily Starbucks jolt haha
That is a beeeeautiful room, pool and all the breakfast options sounds lovely. I can totally see why you loved it.
Yes Josy – it really was gorgeous room & property. By the way, I sent my girlfriend your blog because she is going up to Canada in about 2 weeks and interested in hiking!