Palm Springs, CaliforniaHistoric Tennis Club
Holiday House Palm Springs
Midcentury poolside hangout
Historic Tennis Club Palm Springs, California
Renovated
2017
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe SocialOutside the door
Midcentury poolside hangout
Blue-and-white patterns and original pop art frame a convivial poolside courtyard shaded by palms and the San Jacinto range.
“It’s all about the playful details at Holiday House, from the love beads that guests receive on arrival to the custom fortune cookies they take home”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Blue-and-white interiors mix custom geometric textiles, wicker, and original modern art by David Hockney and Roy Lichtenstein.
Notable
Welcome rosé spritzers greet guests alongside custom seersucker robes, Waterworks bath hardware, and private mountain-view patios.
Notable
The Pantry serves poolside cocktails, while monthly communal fried chicken dinners gather guests and locals under courtyard string lights.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler, Wallpaper* and AFAR.
Good means bright and cheerful, with original artwork, bath hardware by Waterworks, and custom textiles by Mark D. Sikes...
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Tucked into the Historic Tennis Club neighborhood, the property sits a block from downtown galleries, vintage shops, and desert hiking trails.
The rooms
Rooms forgo televisions for curated art and custom textiles, while top-tier options add deep soaking tubs and private mountain-view patios.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Blue loungers and a hot tub circle the heated courtyard pool beneath views of the San Jacinto Mountains.
The spa
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
The Pantry
Shaded patio tables host continental breakfasts of housemade pastries and monthly communal fried chicken family dinners.
The 28 bright and airy rooms are set within the dual-level buildings and feature custom textiles like bold bedspreads and wallpapers, plus rattan accents.
The Pantry & Bar
Geometric blue tilework lines the indoor counter, where bartenders pour craft cocktails, aperitifs, and regional wines.
How it began
Originally completed in 1951 as a modernist motor court, the property was revived in 2017 with breezy coastal hues and playful Americana.
“Burns’ low-key modernism, much less severe than the likes of Frey or Lautner and known for its ‘liveability’, is enlivened by Gio Ponti-inspired fresh pops of multi-hued blues and white.”
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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.