Palm Springs, CaliforniaUptown Design District
Fleur Noire Hotel
Mural-painted desert casitas
Uptown Design District Palm Springs, California
Renovated
2021
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Social LocalOutside the door
Mural-painted desert casitas
Single-story bungalows surround a courtyard pool, their exterior walls blooming with towering botanical murals.
“The intimate property centers around single-story, Spanish-style stucco buildings that house 21 rooms and suites under their tiled roofs.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Hand-painted botanical murals by Louise Jones wrap bungalows lined with dark floral wallpapers.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
Its modern, light-filled interiors feature moody floral wallpaper by designer Ellie Cashman, while Louise Jones’s larger-than-life botanical murals bloom across the hotel’s outdoor spaces.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set along North Indian Canyon Drive, the hotel puts midcentury vintage shops and independent dining within an easy pedal.
The rooms
Dark botanical wallpaper stands out against caned headboards and terracotta tiles, and suites open under vaulted ceilings.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Fringed parasols and sun loungers line the heated pool, with desert mountain ridges rising just beyond the courtyard.
Bar
La Boisson
A tiled counter serves chilled rosé and champagne, and outdoor cafe tables sit beside a towering sunflower mural.
How it began
Built in 1949 as Burket's Trade Winds Hotel, the property served as apartments before its 2021 revival.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.