Historic Tennis Club Palm Springs, California
Renovated
2016
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe HeritageOutside the door
Spanish colonial quarters
Whitewashed Spanish-colonial bungalows wrap around a central pool, where palm-shaded pathways and mountain views create a quiet adults-only retreat.
“Bungalows are decidedly design-forward, with a mix of Spanish, Moroccan, and boho styles, and feel even larger than they are…”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Whitewashed Spanish-colonial bungalows feature vaulted wood-beamed ceilings, Moroccan textiles, and private enclosed patios with clawfoot soaking tubs.
Notable
Guests receive welcome tequila trays at check-in, with Frette linens and evening candlelit tub setups upon request.
Notable
Dating to 1933, this Spanish-style bungalow enclave preserves its historic compound footprint in the Historic Tennis Club neighborhood.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
you’d be hard pressed to find a lovelier example of colonial-contemporary architecture and design.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set in the Historic Tennis Club neighborhood, the property sits two blocks from the boutiques, galleries, and dining along Palm Canyon Drive.
The rooms
Bungalows feature vaulted wood-beamed ceilings and private enclosed patios equipped with clawfoot soaking tubs, gas fire pits, and built-in bench seating.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Cushioned daybeds and palm trees ring the heated saltwater pool, looking toward the San Jacinto mountains.
The spa
Spa Serena offers custom facials and couples massages in treatment rooms that open toward the courtyard.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
Azúcar
Tiled tables open onto the courtyard pool, serving California dishes layered with Mediterranean and Mexican flavors.
Sugar High Rooftop Bar & Lounge
A large stucco fireplace warms this rooftop terrace, where craft cocktails come with mountain views.
How it began
Architect May Sung led the 2016 reconstruction of this 1933 Spanish-style enclave, preserving its historic footprint while reimagining the interiors.
Good to know
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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.