Palm Springs, CaliforniaHistoric Tennis Club
Ingleside Estate
Rat Pack desert rendezvous
Historic Tennis Club Palm Springs, California
Renovated
2023
Price
$$$
Rated for
Classic Heritage SocialOutside the door
Rat Pack desert rendezvous
Tucked behind towering green hedges, this adults-only Spanish Revival estate pairs mountain views with Old Hollywood desert romance.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Melvyn's preserves fifty years of Rat Pack rituals, tableside steak Diane, and Sinatra's favored corner booth.
Notable
A 1920s Spanish Colonial Revival estate that hosted Golden Age luminaries as an exclusive invitation-only desert retreat.
Notable
Casablanca Lounge draws evening crowds for nightly piano standards, martinis, and dancing beside the lounge bar.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
this Rat Pack–era institution is Spanish Revival through and through, and while it’s been brought very much up to date, the atmosphere is still steeped in Old Hollywood romance.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set in the Historic Tennis Club enclave, the estate sits just a short walk from downtown galleries and Palm Canyon Drive.
The rooms
Rooms feature terracotta tiling and four-poster beds, with select casitas opening onto private walled courtyards and tiled fireplaces.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Italian loungers and scalloped umbrellas surround the heated swimming pool, set against views of the San Jacinto Mountains.
The spa & gym
Dogs stay too.
Melvyn's Restaurant
White tablecloths and brass lamps set the scene for classic steakhouse fare, flambéed desserts, and Sunday jazz brunch.
At the table
Casablanca Lounge serves barrel-aged cocktails beneath globe pendants, alongside wine and small plates out on the garden patio.
How it began
Founded as a 1920s private estate, Ruth Hardy ran it as a star-studded club before Mel Haber transformed it in 1975.
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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.