22 Mar 2016
(Greater Palm Springs, CA) - March 21, 2016 - Greater Palm Springs is Southern California's premier resort, entertainment, golf and tennis destination. This modern oasis of nine distinct cities – Palm Springs, Desert Hot Springs, Cathedral City, Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert, Indian Wells, La Quinta, Indio and Coachella – lures Hollywood celebrities, major music headliners, top sports personalities, world-renowned dignitaries and visitors from around the world. Our “chill culture” experience encompasses adventure, recreation, relaxation and a variety of world-renown special events.
Here is an update of what's new in the oasis:
AIRLIFT
JetBlue Flies Nonstop JFK-PSP
JetBlue began nonstop service from New York City to Palm Springs on January 14, 2016. Flights are available Thursday – Monday and the seasonal service continues through May 1, 2016.
Virgin America SFO-PSP Begins Year-Round Service
Virgin America announced that its nonstop service between San Francisco and Palm Springs will now be operated year-round.
HOTEL DEVELOPMENTS—On the Horizon
Kimpton Hotel Palm Springs
Construction is underway for a six-story, 155-room Kimpton brand hotel set to open in 2017 as part of the Downtown Palm Springs Project. Located on North Palm Canyon Drive, the property will include a rooftop pool, the first of its kind in the city.
Hotel El Paseo
Construction has begun on the new-build Hotel Paseo, a boutique property located in the El Paseo Shopping District in Palm Desert. The $36 million, three-story, 150-room hotel is expected to open in spring 2017.
Andaz Palm Springs
Slated to open 2017, this 150-room, 13-suite luxury lifestyle hotel will be located in the heart of downtown Palm Springs, adjacent to the vibrant Uptown Design District and within walking distance to the shops, restaurant and galleries that line famed Palm Canyon Drive.
Virgin Hotels Palm Springs
In the heart of downtown Palm Springs, the new Virgin Hotels Palm Springs will feature 150-rooms and suites, multiple dining and drinking outlets, including The Commons Club, meetings spaces and a rooftop terrace and pool overlooking the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains. Virgin Hotels Palm Springs will be a new-build property designed by local architect Chris Pardo and is expected to open in late 2018.
Hyde Hotel & Residences Coachella Valley
sbe, a lifestyle hospitality company that develops, manages and operates numerous award-wining hospitality venues in Los Angeles and Las Vegas, will open Hyde Hotel & Residences in Coachella Valley in early 2017. Hyde Hotel & Residences Coachella Valley will feature 350 guest rooms, comprised of 150 two-bedroom condo units, 40 luxury suites – some with private plunge pools, and 10 luxury two-bedroom stand-alone villas. The property will also include Hyde Kitchen and Cocktails, a destination spa, and meeting and event facilities.
www.sbe.com/hotels/brands/hyde-hotel-residences
HOTEL DEVELOPMENTS—Recently Opened Hotels
ARRIVE Palm Springs
The 32-room contemporary, midcentury modern-inspired hotel ARRIVE Palm Springs opened in February 2016 in the north end of the Uptown Design District. Designed by Chris Pardo, ARRIVE Palm Springs features an open floor plan, a luxurious wet room and an abundance of natural light. The property includes the 80-seat Reservoir restaurant with al fresco dining, a 66-foot pool and 20-foot Jacuzzi. ARRIVE is a new hotel brand by former Facebook employee Ezra Callahan.
The Monkey Tree Hotel
The Monkey Tree Hotel is a newly redesigned and renovated 16-room midcentury modern hotel located in Palm Springs' up the street from Charlie Farrell's famous Racquet Club. The Monkey Tree Hotel was designed in 1960 by Albert Frey as a hotel getaway for celebrities like Lucille Ball, Gene Wilder, Eric Clapton and even John F. Kennedy and Marilyn Monroe.
DoubleTree by Hilton
Formerly the Desert Princess, the DoubleTree by Hilton completed a multi-million-dollar renovation in early 2016. The resort now features 289 contemporary guestrooms and suites, a new bar, modernized Olympic-sized pool and spa, an enhanced restaurant experience, new lobby and a brand new 1,300 sq. ft. fitness center. In addition, the property has 23,000 sq. ft. of flexible meeting and event space and a beautiful outdoor wedding venue.
THINGS TO DO—On the Horizon
BNP Paribas Open to Welcome New Stadium
The BNP Paribas Open will welcome a new 5,000-seat stadium—featuring a tennis museum—which will start construction at the end of 2016. The new stadium, Stadium 3 will replace the existing Court 3, which sits between stadiums 1 and 2, near the heart of the tennis village.
THINGS TO DO—Recently Opened
Escape Room Palm Springs
Challenge your mind with this thrilling new adventure, which opened in February 2016. You're trapped in a specially themed room and your group only has 45-minutes to solve a series of challenges that will ultimately unlock the puzzle that leads to escape. With each clue solved, the story behind each room is slowly revealed. Can you work together to escape?
Sunny Cycle Palm Springs
Discover a new, eco-friendly way to explore Palm Springs with Sunny Cycle Palm Springs, an electric limousine cycle. With a flat screen TV, stereo sound system, USB port phone chargers, misters, under-carriage lighting, under-canopy lighting, and an electric motor assist function, the bike accommodates all user capabilities. Up to 15 passengers may ride on the Sunny Cycle.
To explore the full list of developments, openings, and new things to do, visit our What's New in Greater Palm Springs.
