Deepwell Estates Palm Springs, California
Renovated
2015
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Heritage LuxeOutside the door
The house
Steve Hermann HotelsModernist desert lair
Low-slung bungalows and fire pits dot three gated acres framed by palm trees and the San Jacinto Mountains.
“Romance suffuses this upscale three-acre resort of low-slung bungalows, designed in 1952 and later refreshed by acclaimed designer Steve Hermann.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Custom pine ceilings, vintage furnishings, and sweeping glass walls frame Steve Hermann's restored mid-century bungalows.
Remarkable
William F. Cody's 1952 desert compound once hosted Hollywood luminaries like Marilyn Monroe and television producers.
Notable
Complimentary poolside back massages, Frette linens, Le Labo amenities, and personalized service across secluded private bungalows.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
Mr. Hermann, naturally, was responsible for a thorough redesign, and today L’Horizon Resort & Spa is as pure a dose of glamorous luxury boutique hospitality as you’re likely to find in town.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Tucked inside residential Deepwell Estates, the retreat sits minutes from downtown Palm Springs galleries and the base of the San Jacinto Mountains.
The rooms
Tongue-and-groove pine ceilings and floor-to-ceiling glass define the bungalows, where select rooms feature copper-clad fireplaces and private outdoor showers.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Saline swimming pools sit bordered by stone water features and white cabana daybeds facing the mountains.
The spa
Massages and body treatments take place in canvas cabanas with patterned tile floors and private outdoor rain showers.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
SO•PA
The open-air courtyard centers on linear fire pits and a 26-foot walnut table serving Mediterranean-accented Californian dishes.
Each of the 24 bungalows (and one Residence) feels like its own private oasis. Sleek design combines with comfortable, fluffy bedding for a wonderfully relaxing space.
At the table
The outdoor pool bar serves craft cocktails and lunch under palm trees cooled by fine misters.
How it began
Built in 1952 as a private desert compound for Hollywood producer Jack Wrather, the estate originally hosted guests like Marilyn Monroe.
Good to know
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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.