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Mid-century accommodations Originally built in the 1950s as a retreat for the production crew of the classic film “A Place in the Sun,” starring Elizabeth Taylor and Montgomery Clift, this lush one acre property boasts sixteen mid-century bungalows (rustically furnished, with kitchens, for long term and short term stays) which form an inviting enclave around a pristine pool and spa. Read more...
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Tiki culture accommodations If Tiki Culture is your thing then the Caliente Tropics hotel is the place for you. Built in the mid 1960s when Polynesian-themed A-Frames were popping up everywhere, this hip yet unpretentious large-scale, renovated, affordable motor Inn boasts one of the biggest swimming pools in Palm Springs as well as a great southern location with endless mountain, palm Read more...
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Mid-century accommodations Vintage themed rooms with a touch of kitsch and the original kidney shaped swimming pool will transport guests back to the 1950s when this pink shrine to mid-century design began. Currently owned and operated by renowned collector Ruby Montana, whose retro treasures are displayed in each of the six guest suites, the intimate Coral Sands mixes Western Desert Read more...
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Mid-century accommodations Designed by Herbert Burns in 1955 and nestled at the base of Mt. San Jacinto, this classic apartment-style hotel boasts 14 rooms (many with small kitchens) surrounding a common pool & spa area that is great for short or longer-term rentals. In fact, the hotel’s founding owners lived and raised their family on the property for many years. Read more...
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Mid-century accommodations Designed by Herbert Burns and built in 1951 (to which Burns later added a second floor at the behest of the owner), The Holiday House was recently reimagined as a designer boutique hotel and boasts 28 rooms, a restaurant & bar, and lush landscaping surrounding a common pool area. Located in the Historic Tennis Club neighborhood, mere steps Read more...
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Mid-century accommodations Built in 1948 by an ex Marine inspired by his time in the Pacific during World War II, the Polynesian-themed Waldorf Hotel and its Tiki Bar (designed by Mercer & Mercer) were a sensation in Vancouver during the 1950s and 60s and are making a comeback thanks to a recent extensive renovation. The colorful East Vancouver property holds Read more...
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Mid-century accommodations The former “Golden Palm Villa,” a 1958 mid-century modern Inn, reinvented itself in the 90s as Palm Springs’ leading clothing optional hotel for gay men. INNdulge has since become one of the places to stay in the Warm Sands area for gay modernists. The hotel has 24 updated rooms and suites (some with kitchens), an original kidney shaped Read more...
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Mid-century accommodations Situated on over 2 and a half manicured acres in South Palm Springs, L’Horizon Hotel was designed by noted modernist architect William F. Cody in 1952 as a getaway retreat for a big time television producer and his Hollywood friends. Beautifully updated in 2015, yet retaining all its mid-century modern amazingness, this 22 room, high end “hotel” has Read more...
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Mid-century accommodations Located in the Historic Tennis Club neighborhood near the base of Mt. San Jacinto, the Orbit In exudes a retro “rat pack” vibe, even boasting an actual boomerang bar to prove it! Designed by Herbert Burns as “The Village Manor” in 1957, and relaunched as the Orbit In in 2001, this oasis of cool features 9 poolside studio rooms Read more...
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Mid-century accommodations Originally opened in 1955, this fashionable boutique hotel has been restored to its former glory and then some; a private Oasis for young modern scenesters just north of the Uptown Design District. Rooms surround a central pool area with beautiful mountain views and have been updated with modern furnishings & amenities, while complimentary breakfast is served daily. No Read more...
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Mid-century accommodations The Burrard Motor Inn, centrally located in downtown Vancouver across from St. Paul’s Hospital, opened its doors to guests in 1956 as a typical 3-story, garden courtyard-style motel. Today, now known as The Burrard, its a hip, retro boutique hotel that’s been freshened up a lot since the days of Elvis and The Beatles, yet still retains that Read more...
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Mid-century accommodations With no signage out front, this property is easy to miss. Which is the point. Unlike its sister hotel, the Orbit In, which boasts a retro “rat pack” vibe, The Hideaway is private, serene and the perfect place to relax if you’re not into the poolside party scene. Located in the heart of the Historic Tennis Club neighborhood, The Read more...
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Mid-century modern accommodations Opened in 1960 and located away from downtown’s hustle & bustle in North Palm Springs, where E. Racquet Club Road meets N. Farrell Drive, The Monkey Tree is a classic mid-century gem that boasts 16 uniquely decorated period rooms with modern amenities surrounding a nicely landscaped central pool area. Once a getaway spot for celebrity couples like Lucille Ball Read more...
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Mid-century accommodations Although mid-century modern, specifically, isn’t the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of the stylish Parker Palm Springs, the hotel actually began its evolution in 1959 as California’s first Holiday Inn. Purchased two years later by cowboy actor Gene Autry, the Melody Ranch, as he called it, changed hands in the 1990s and was converted to Read more...
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Mid-century accommodations Built in the 1930s and expanded to its current footprint in the early 1950s, The Palm Springs Rendezvous (originally known as the Mira Loma) served as a haven for Hollywood stars such as Marilyn Monroe, Veronica Lake and Gloria Swanson back in the day. Today, 10 updated modern themed rooms, with a “tip of the hat” to the Read more...
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Mid-century accommodations The Riviera Hotel opened in 1959 and was an instant hit, quickly attracting Hollywood’s elite and becoming the place to see and be seen during the swinging 1960s. The likes of Elvis Presley, Desi Arnaz and Sonny & Cher all stayed or performed at The Riviera. After several years of decline, however, the iconic hotel was renovated and Read more...
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Mid-century Accommodations Located in the Historic Tennis Club neighborhood just steps from busy Palm Canyon Drive, this intimate hotel was designed by Herbert Burns in the early 1950s and has been lovingly restored by the same folks who own the Del Marcos Hotel across the street. Formerly known as the Calla Lily Hotel, the Three Fifty has been dusted off Read more...