Must-see hotels in The Deserts

This hotel, opened in 2017, is literally tops in town. Palm Springs' tallest building (seven stories, but still...) offers unparalleled views of the…

In an isolated, pin-drop-quiet spot, these two desert-chic suites are the ultimate romantic retreat. Each has a kitchenette and a private patio with…

Owned by Kate Pierson of the band B-52s, this desert camp has a coin-sized pool (May to October) and half-a-dozen artist-designed Airstream trailers to…

Completely updated, this venerable 1937 resort is again the region's grandest stay. The ambience exudes desert romance in 67 elegantly rustic poolside…

Heed the call of the casbah at this drop-dead gorgeous hideaway where the scene is set for romance. Twelve exotically furnished rooms wrap around a pool…

Staying at this artist-run three-room B&B feels much like bunking with good friends. Using recycled materials whenever possible, Carlo and David have…

Roll out of bed, pull back the curtains and count the colors of the desert at this 1927 Spanish Mission–style hotel that emerged from a major rejuvenation…

Rusted steel, wood and concrete are the main design ingredients of this stylish lair where the bar doubles as reception. The 32 spacious, phone-less rooms…

The intimate William F Cody–designed retreat that saw celebs such as Marilyn Monroe and Ronald Reagan lounging poolside has been rebooted as a sleek and…

Camp in a knotty-pine cabin just like Gene Autry and Roy Rogers did in the 1940s at this soulful desert hideaway 4.5 miles north of Pioneertown. All have…

Characterful and ornate, this B&B in a hand-built 1920s log home is secluded from the tourist fray and has a dozen elegantly rustic rooms spaced over…

This handsome hacienda-style inn is perfect for restoring calm after a long day on the road. The five boldly colored suites are an eccentric symphony of…

Bed down where yesteryear's silver-screen stars slept while filming at the 1946 Pioneertown Hollywood-Western movie set. New owners have upgraded the…

Swing back to the '50s – pinkie raised and all – with free ‘Orbitinis’ during cocktail hour at this fabulously retro property, with high-end mid-Century…

Over a century old, this rustic mountain lodge is as welcoming as a friend's hug. Choose from dorms or doubles with or without bath and meet fellow guests…

With Indonesian teak furnishings, this 10-suite gay male resort raises the bar for luxury with its pillow menu, flawless landscaping, two pools and a…

Cradled by tall pines, these charming creekside cabins beckon you to unwind by the fireplace or in hammocks on decks overlooking woodsy acres. It's an…

Near the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park Visitor Center, this campground is a great base from which to explore the park. Despite its size, it fills up…

The 83 rooms at this private resort have beds draped in quality linens and accented with cheerful Native American–patterned blankets. The small pool is…

Tailor-made for families, this rambling resort consists of 224 rooms with patios or balconies in one- and two-story buildings that flank lawns and lanes…