A welcoming oasis in the Low Desert, The Alcazar hotel provides a tranquil escape from city life and boasts a convenient location just steps from the design-store-studded North Palm Canyon Drive. Opened in 2011 by locally-owned hospitality group Foundation Ten Creative, you are guaranteed that good food is part of a stay at this boutique resort.

Housed in a collection of Spanish Colonial cottages arranged around a lush courtyard sanctuary, the Alcazar has an intimate atmosphere that imparts a subtle feeling of community. The garden space, punctuated with trickling fountains and shaded patio furniture, invites you to stick around and relax. The centerpiece of the grounds is a sparkling salt-water pool, cradled by the towering San Jacinto mountains and bathed in the warmth of always-sunny Palm Springs.

When you’ve had enough outdoor lounging, retreat to your room, a modern, whitewashed space colored by the changing light of the desert sun or, if you’re hungry, pop over to the Alcazar’s adjoined restaurant Cheeky’s. If you’ve extended your lounging into the evening, Cheeky’s will have already closed, so head to the Alcazar’s other restaurant, Birba, to enjoy handmade Italian cuisine under twinkling patio lights in an al fresco setting. As the night sky cools the dessert landscape, Birba heats up, attracting everyone from visiting festival-goers to Hollywood snowbirds and even Palm Springs locals. When the day is done, return to your dreamy neighborhood hideaway for a restful sleep nestled among high-end Italian linens.

The simple elegance of the Alcazar, combined with affordable room rates, makes it the perfect place to spend a weekend and disconnect. Everything about the Alacazar is enchanting, from the fairy lights that illuminate the garden at night to the climbing vines that cover the property. Friendly and familiar service and the attention to detail and personal touches you’ll notice throughout your stay make you feel right at home. The winning combination of the Alcazar, Cheeky’s and Birba means that a stay here offers everything you need, but in case you want to venture out further into Palm Springs, the Alcazar even provides free Townie bikes to aid you in exploring!

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THE ALCAZAR PALM SPRINGS – 622 N Palm Canyon Dr.

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