Return to Hollywood’s glamour days with a visit to the Ingleside Inn, a cozy 30-room hotel on the site of a lush family estate just blocks from the heart of Palm Springs, restaurants, clubs, shops and sight-seeing. The inn was designated an official historic site in 1990 and boasts proclamations from “Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous” as one of old television show’s 10 best hotels. The inn still prides itself on its old-school glamour and boasts of visits from the likes of Rita Hayworth and Spencer Tracy as well as more contemporary celebrities like Goldie Hawn. Melvyn’s Restaurant and the Casablanca Lounge are local as well as tourist favorites for a classic cocktail and jazz.
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The Ingleside Inn’s private, lush setting and intimate size offer a great respite from the heat and hustle of Palm Springs. The inn's small size and thick landscaping guarantees a quiet stay yet one that's still convenient to all the excitement Palm Springs has to offer. Clinging to a reputation dating to the glamorous glory days of the 1950s is pretty standard at many old Palm Springs hotels and the Ingleside is no exception, with its celebrity photo collection and frequent sales pitches for the books and DVDs about the inn's history, but taken with a grain of salt it’s a nice history lesson. Melvyn’s Sunday evening jazz jam sessions are not to be missed. There have been reports in the past couple years of rooms being broken into, so check the security before leaving the room. Read our customer reviews?
Each of the guest rooms is uniquely decorated in a blend of over-stuffed comfort and luxury in neutrals and jewel tones. The rooms come with functioning wood or gas fireplaces, semi-private patios and courtyard or mountain views. The guest rooms range in size from fairly small standard rooms to two-room suites. Don’t look for too many modern technological amenities – a telephone and a television set are all that’s provided. Bathrobes, hairdryers and irons are not part of the room package, but can be obtained from the front desk. In-room refrigerators are stocked with complimentary drinks and snacks.
In keeping with its days-gone-by grandeur, the Ingleside offers little in the way of business services. Instead, the inn’s staff focuses on keeping guests relaxed, pampered and entertained. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are available in rooms, poolside or in the gazebo; massages can be arranged in-room; and the front desk is always happy to recommend hikes, shopping excursions or other activities. For more leisurely pursuits, backgammon boards, books and VCRs are available from the front desk. The heated pool and Jacuzzi are open 24-hours
The Ingleside Inn is located less than three miles from the Palm Springs Airport.
From the airport, go north on East Tahquitz Canyon Way.
Turn left on South El Cielo.
After a half mile, turn right onto East Ramon Road.
Travel 2.1 miles to Ingleside Inn, located at the intersection with South Belardo Road
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