Palm Springs newest hipster hotel is the place to see and be seen. Stephanie Theobald quoted the general manager of the funky Ace Hotel and Swimclub in UK's Gaurdian as commenting that this boutique hotel and others like are creating a kind of West Coast Hamptons.
The hipster getaways are springing up in what some call a mid-century modern Disneyland are changing the face of the city. So what makes them tick, oh, I mean hip? It's the color in Saguaro's case and the lack of color in the Ace Hotel's case. The former is housed in a transformed Holiday Inn that went bust, painted in colors the city once prohibited; the later in a black and white building that looks like it was 1960s Denny's attached to a drive-in motel.
The two hotels are a must to visit or have a meal as they offer abundant relaxation nooks and varied cuisine that ranges from tapas at the Saguaro to black bean burgers, my favorite, at the Ace. Both hotels welcome visitors who are free to roam the premises with welcome arms. If you want to swim, you can for a nominal daily use fee.
Don't miss out visiting both of these for a casual breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner. One more tip--the sweets at the Ace are homemade and some of the most satisfying I have every eaten.