Palm Springs, CaliforniaMovie Colony
The Colony Palms Hotel and Bungalows
Hollywood regency hideaway
Movie Colony Palm Springs, California
Renovated
2020
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe HeritageOutside the door
Hollywood regency hideaway
Striped loungers and emerald mosaic tiles frame a palm-shaded saltwater pool, set against the San Jacinto Mountains.
“But it’s the verdant, palm tree-lined pool, with its backdrop of the San Jacinto Mountains, that’s the centerpiece.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Green treillage latticework, custom wallpaper, and emerald glass mosaic tiles line the central saltwater pool.
Notable
Welcome champagne on arrival, custom green beach cruisers, Italian Frette linens, and Le Labo bath products.
Notable
Built in 1936 as a mobster-owned speakeasy and refuge for Hollywood stars visiting the desert.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
The refurbished and redesigned Colony Palms is once again a luxe and stylish destination, one that consciously recalls the glamour of the golden age of Hollywood — and Palm Springs.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Tucked into the historic Movie Colony, the hotel sits one block from the midcentury design shops and eateries along Palm Canyon Drive.
The rooms
Bold patterned wallpaper and wide plank floors accent guest quarters, while secluded bungalows add private patios with alfresco soaking tubs.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Fringed umbrellas and cabanas flank the central saltwater swimming pool beneath the San Jacinto Mountains.
The spa
Four treatment rooms lined with banana-leaf wallpaper open onto an outdoor courtyard for custom massages and facials.
The jacuzzi
A cloverleaf-shaped outdoor jacuzzi sits among terracotta tiles and desert palms for open-air soaking.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
The Colony Club
Californian fare and classic cocktails are served across velvet banquettes, a fluted bar, and the poolside terrace.
How it began
Opened in 1936 by Detroit mobster Al Wertheimer, the property began as a discreet desert speakeasy for Hollywood screen legends.
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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.