Desert Hot Springs vs Palm Springs: Which Is Right for You?

Choosing between Desert Hot Springs and Palm Springs means choosing between two very different versions of the Coachella Valley. Palm Springs is a full-service resort city with mid-century modern architecture, a dense dining and nightlife scene on Palm Canyon Drive, a packed events calendar, and an international reputation. Desert Hot Springs, roughly 20 minutes north, is quieter, more affordable, and built around one remarkable natural feature: geothermal mineral springs fed by an underground aquifer beneath the city, described by Visit Greater Palm Springs as some of the purest hot and cold mineral waters in the world. Both cities sit within the Greater Palm Springs region and draw from the same warm desert sun. But they serve very different travelers.

TL;DR: Desert Hot Springs vs Palm Springs at a Glance

• Palm Springs offers a dense resort experience: mid-century modern hotels, restaurants earning national recognition, Modernism Week, and a walkable downtown along Palm Canyon Drive generating roughly $1.9 billion in annual visitor spending.

• Desert Hot Springs is approximately 20 minutes north of Palm Springs, sits at slightly higher elevation near the San Bernardino Mountains, and centers on natural geothermal mineral springs and wellness spa retreats like Two Bunch Palms and The Spring Resort & Spa.

• Palm Springs suits travelers who want nightlife, design culture, dining variety, and proximity to events like Coachella, Stagecoach, and Modernism Week.

• Desert Hot Springs suits travelers seeking affordable spa retreats, quiet wellness escapes, and access to Mission Creek Preserve hiking without resort-city prices.

• The two cities are not competitors for most visitors: staying in Palm Springs and day-tripping to Desert Hot Springs for a mineral spa afternoon is a practical and increasingly popular strategy in 2026.

• For groups, bachelorette weekends, and design-forward boutique stays, Palm Springs remains the stronger base, with adults-only properties like The Muse Hotel Palm Springs offering a private pool, hot tub, and nine individually designed suites minutes from downtown.

This comparison covers every category that actually matters for trip planning: atmosphere, cost, wellness options, dining and nightlife, climate differences, day-trip logistics, and which city makes the better home base depending on your travel style. The goal is a clear, honest answer, not a hedge.

At The Muse Hotel Palm Springs, we have hosted enough Coachella Valley visitors to know how this question usually gets resolved. Most people who ask it are not choosing between two cities for life. They are planning a weekend and wondering whether they are missing something by staying only in Palm Springs. The answer, for most, is that Palm Springs is the right base and Desert Hot Springs is worth a half-day. But the calculus shifts for wellness-focused solo travelers, snowbirds comparing accommodation costs, and anyone whose entire trip revolves around soaking in a 600-year-old spring.

What Makes Desert Hot Springs Different From Palm Springs?

Desert Hot Springs is a distinct city within the Greater Palm Springs region, located approximately 20 minutes north of downtown Palm Springs along Gene Autry Trail and Interstate 10. The city sits at the base of the San Bernardino Mountains near Mission Creek Preserve, a protected area within the Wildlands Conservancy featuring lush wetlands and a perennial stream. What sets Desert Hot Springs apart from every other Coachella Valley city is its geothermal geology: two underground aquifers beneath the city produce both hot mineral water and cold mineral water, feeding the spa resorts and boutique wellness retreats the city is built around.

The springs have attracted wellness travelers for decades. Visit Greater Palm Springs highlights Two Bunch Palms as the area's flagship spa resort, with private tubs sourced from a spring that has reportedly been active for 600 years. El Morocco Inn & Spa offers lavish rooms with canopy beds in a dramatically themed property. The Spring Resort & Spa runs cleanse retreats combining organic teas, juices, yoga, and meditation. These are not amenities you find in Palm Springs proper, where the spa culture sits inside larger resort hotels rather than purpose-built mineral spring retreats.

The city also has a notable presence in the California cannabis industry, which has attracted both economic development and a certain category of lifestyle visitor that you do not see in the same concentration in Palm Springs. And then there is Cabot's Pueblo Museum, an eccentric hand-built structure dating back to the 1940s that feels genuinely unlike anything else in the Coachella Valley.

The key fact for trip planners: Desert Hot Springs is not trying to be Palm Springs. It is a quieter, more affordable, more locally residential city with one world-class natural asset at its center.

Are Desert Hot Springs the Same as Palm Desert?

Desert Hot Springs and Palm Desert are two separate cities within the Coachella Valley, approximately 25 miles apart, with distinct characters, price points, and visitor profiles. Desert Hot Springs sits north of Palm Springs near the San Bernardino Mountains, while Palm Desert sits southeast of Palm Springs along Highway 111, adjacent to Rancho Mirage. The two cities are sometimes confused because both use "Desert" in their names and both sit within the Greater Palm Springs region.

Palm Desert is generally considered one of the more upscale communities in the valley. It is home to El Paseo, a high-end shopping corridor sometimes called the Rodeo Drive of the desert, and the Living Desert Zoo & Gardens. College of the Desert is located there, as is the McCallum Theatre for performing arts. The median home price and retail profile in Palm Desert tend to run higher than Desert Hot Springs. Palm Desert is also approximately 14 miles southeast of The Muse Hotel Palm Springs, about a 20-minute drive.

Desert Hot Springs, in contrast, is more working-class in its residential character, has a lower cost of living than either Palm Springs or Palm Desert, and draws visitors specifically for its mineral spring spa culture rather than retail or fine dining. Caliente Springs Resort, an adults-only 55-plus RV resort in Desert Hot Springs, is frequently cited as one of the most affordable thermal resort experiences in the region, with hot mineral pools, a nine-hole golf course, pickleball, and full-hookup RV sites at rates well below comparable Palm Springs accommodation.

Short answer: Desert Hot Springs and Palm Desert are not the same place, do not serve the same visitor, and should not be used interchangeably in trip planning.

Which Is Nicer, Palm Springs or Palm Desert?

Palm Springs and Palm Desert are both desirable Coachella Valley cities, but they offer different versions of desert living. Palm Springs is the cultural and historical anchor of the region: it has the mid-century modern architecture, the Aerial Tramway, the Art Museum, a walkable downtown along Palm Canyon Drive, and a national reputation built over decades as a celebrity retreat and design destination. Palm Desert has El Paseo's luxury shopping, quieter residential neighborhoods, and a slightly different pace that attracts permanent residents and second-home owners who find Palm Springs too busy.

"Nicer" depends entirely on what you are measuring. For first-time visitors and weekend travelers, Palm Springs has the stronger concentration of hotels, restaurants, and experiences within walking distance of each other. According to data from the Palm Springs Post citing Visit Greater Palm Springs figures, more than 107,000 room nights were booked into Palm Springs-specific hotels in 2026, generating an $89 million economic impact. That volume reflects where the majority of Coachella Valley tourism infrastructure is concentrated.

For long stays, second homes, and residents who prioritize quiet over nightlife, Palm Desert and Rancho Mirage often win. But for a weekend with a group, a bachelorette celebration, or an itinerary built around dining, architecture tours, and cocktails at dusk, Palm Springs is the stronger choice by a clear margin.

The Muse Hotel Palm Springs sits in the Warm Sands neighborhood, about 2.1 miles from downtown Palm Springs, which gives guests easy access to Palm Canyon Drive dining and nightlife while staying in a quieter residential pocket of the city. Boutique hotel stays in Palm Springs in this neighborhood tend to feel more personal than the large resorts, and the drive time to any of the major city attractions is five minutes or less.

What Is the Nicest Town in the Coachella Valley?

The Coachella Valley spans nine distinct cities, and which one ranks as the "nicest" shifts depending on who you ask and what they value. For international visitors and first-time Coachella Valley travelers, Palm Springs consistently earns the top position. It has the strongest concentration of boutique hotels, nationally recognized restaurants, art institutions, and architectural heritage. The Workshop Kitchen & Bar is a Michelin-recommended restaurant in Palm Springs that draws diners from across Southern California. Rooster and the Pig was named USA Today's Restaurant of the Year in 2026, a recognition that put Palm Springs on the national culinary map in a concrete way.

Rancho Mirage and Indian Wells attract affluent retirees and second-home buyers who prioritize exclusivity and quiet. La Quinta, in the southeastern valley, is popular for golf resort stays. Palm Desert serves the middle ground between Palm Springs and the quieter southeastern communities.

For travelers choosing a weekend base in 2026, Palm Springs is the practical answer. Convention and group bookings in Palm Springs reached their highest level since 2018 in 2026, according to Visit Greater Palm Springs data, signaling that both leisure and business travelers continue to choose the city as their Coachella Valley anchor. The infrastructure, the dining quality, and the walkable downtown make it difficult to argue against.

Desert Hot Springs makes a strong case only if your primary goal is wellness and mineral spring access. For that specific purpose, no other Coachella Valley city competes.

Are Desert Hot Springs Cooler Than Palm Springs?

Desert Hot Springs sits at a slightly higher elevation than Palm Springs, positioned at the base of the San Bernardino Mountains near Mission Creek Preserve. That elevation difference does produce measurably different temperatures, particularly in the evenings and during shoulder seasons. As a general pattern, Desert Hot Springs tends to run a few degrees cooler than Palm Springs on warm days and can feel noticeably colder on winter nights, when the mountain proximity increases the temperature drop after sunset.

Palm Springs is significantly affected by wind patterns at the San Gorgonio Pass, which acts as a natural wind tunnel funneling cool coastal air east into the Coachella Valley. These gusts, particularly strong in spring, affect northern Palm Springs and the area near Interstate 10. Because Desert Hot Springs sits just north of this corridor, it can experience the same wind events but sometimes with more intensity due to the terrain.

For summer visitors, the temperature difference between Desert Hot Springs and Palm Springs is rarely enough to make a material difference in comfort. Both cities regularly exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit in July and August. The practical implication for summer visitors to either city is that mornings are for outdoor activity and afternoons belong to the pool. The Muse Hotel Palm Springs's heated courtyard pool becomes the logical center of a summer day: the San Jacinto Mountains as backdrop, water that actually cools you down, and no reason to leave until the temperature drops after 6 pm.

For fall and spring visits, October through November and late February through March offer the most comfortable temperatures in both cities, with days in the 75-85 degree range and cool evenings that make the outdoor fireplace in suites like The Taylor Suite genuinely useful rather than decorative.

Cost and Value: What Does Each City Actually Cost?

Desert Hot Springs is meaningfully more affordable than Palm Springs across nearly every cost category. The median home price in Palm Springs generally falls between $630,000 and $690,000, according to Palm Springs real estate market data. Accommodation, dining, and daily expenses in Palm Springs reflect a mature resort market with strong year-round demand. Palm Springs's average short-term rental daily rate was $472.90 in 2026, per AirDNA market data, with an occupancy rate of 50 percent. That pricing reflects what the market supports, not what budget-conscious visitors prefer.

Desert Hot Springs offers lower accommodation costs across the board. Caliente Springs Resort, the adults-only 55-plus RV resort in Desert Hot Springs, is explicitly positioned as a more affordable alternative to Palm Springs and Palm Desert RV parks, with hot mineral pools, a nine-hole golf course, pickleball courts, and organized social activities included at a lower per-night cost than comparable Palm Springs options. Visitors prioritizing a mineral spring experience and flexible daily budgets will find Desert Hot Springs more accommodating.

The important trade-off: Desert Hot Springs has limited fine dining, no walkable entertainment district, and fewer nightlife options than Palm Springs. You are not saving money on restaurants by staying in Desert Hot Springs because there are simply fewer high-end restaurants to choose from. If your trip involves multiple dinners out, the cost savings on accommodation may not offset the logistical inconvenience of driving 20 minutes each way into Palm Springs for meals.

For groups booking a boutique hotel in Palm Springs, the per-person economics often favor staying centrally. The Hotel Buyout at The Muse Hotel Palm Springs accommodates up to 21 guests across 10 bedrooms with a private pool and hot tub, which distributes the per-person cost across a larger group and eliminates the transportation overhead of an outlying location.

The "Best of Both Worlds" Strategy: Stay in Palm Springs, Day-Trip to Desert Hot Springs

The most practical approach for many 2026 Coachella Valley visitors is to stay in Palm Springs and treat Desert Hot Springs as a half-day or full-day excursion. The drive from central Palm Springs to the spa district of Desert Hot Springs takes approximately 20 minutes under normal conditions, and the contrast between the two cities makes the round-trip genuinely worthwhile.

A typical day-trip itinerary: morning at the Desert Hot Springs mineral spas (Two Bunch Palms for the most curated experience, or The Spring Resort & Spa for a cleanse-focused afternoon), lunch somewhere locally, and back into Palm Springs by early evening for dinner on Palm Canyon Drive. Rooster and the Pig, the USA Today 2026 Restaurant of the Year, sits on North Palm Canyon Drive and gets genuinely busy, so reservations are worth making in advance for weekend evenings.

This strategy lets you access Desert Hot Springs's mineral spring culture, which has no real equivalent anywhere in Palm Springs, while keeping your base in a city with more dining variety, better nightlife infrastructure, and the full Palm Springs experience as the primary backdrop. From The Muse Hotel Palm Springs's location in the Warm Sands neighborhood, Desert Hot Springs is approximately 12 miles north, about 20 minutes without traffic.

The day-trip approach also avoids the main drawback of basing yourself in Desert Hot Springs: you end up driving into Palm Springs anyway for dinner, drinks, and most evening activity. Paying Desert Hot Springs accommodation rates to spend your evenings commuting 20 minutes each way makes the cost savings less compelling than they initially appear.

For groups who want to add a in-room massage or spa experience without leaving the hotel, The Muse Hotel Palm Springs offers that option directly, which means the wellness component does not require a full day-trip for guests who want a more relaxed schedule.

Nightlife, Dining, and Cultural Events: How Do the Two Cities Compare?

Palm Springs has a substantially more developed dining and nightlife scene than Desert Hot Springs. The city's downtown along Palm Canyon Drive and the surrounding blocks support a walkable concentration of restaurants, cocktail bars, art galleries, and live music venues. Workshop Kitchen & Bar holds Michelin recognition and is the kind of reservation-worthy fine dining destination that puts a city on culinary itineraries. Cheeky's, on North Palm Canyon Drive, runs a rotating seasonal menu and a brunch format with a bacon flight that gets genuinely long weekend lines by 8:30 am. The Palm Springs Art Museum anchors the cultural calendar alongside Modernism Week, the Palm Springs International Film Festival, and the Coachella and Stagecoach festivals in April.

Desert Hot Springs has local dining and a developing food scene, but it does not compete with Palm Springs on density, variety, or national reputation. The city's visitor appeal is built almost entirely around the mineral spring spa experience and, more recently, the cannabis industry tourism it has attracted. Cabot's Pueblo Museum is worth a visit for travelers interested in eccentric Southwestern folk art and history, but it does not constitute a full-day cultural itinerary.

For bachelorette groups and girls trip organizers, this difference is decisive. Palm Springs has the dinner reservation-worthy restaurant, the cocktail bar with a good patio, the late-night venue, and the walkable block-to-block nightlife progression that Desert Hot Springs simply does not offer. Groups staying in Palm Springs at a property like The Kate Suite (two queen beds, a mini bar, pool and hot tub access, up to four guests) or The Sofia Suite (two bedrooms, outdoor fireplace, self-service bar, up to three guests) can walk or take a five-minute drive to the full Palm Springs dining and nightlife circuit without planning around a 40-minute round-trip commute.

Wellness and Spa Culture: Where Desert Hot Springs Wins

Desert Hot Springs spa culture is the one category where the city outperforms Palm Springs in a category-defining way. The city's two underground aquifers, one hot and one cold, produce mineral water that feeds dedicated spa resorts with no equivalent in Palm Springs. Two Bunch Palms is the most well-known: private mineral tubs, light rhythmic massage treatments, and water sourced from a spring that has been active for an estimated 600 years. The Spring Resort & Spa offers cleanse retreats that combine organic juices, yoga, and meditation in a purpose-built setting. El Morocco Inn & Spa leans into dramatic North African design with canopy beds and lavish rooms built around the mineral spring experience.

Palm Springs has excellent spas, primarily within resort hotels. But those spas use imported or treated water, not naturally occurring geothermal mineral springs. For visitors whose primary goal is therapeutic mineral soaking, the distinction matters. Specifically, the high mineral content of Desert Hot Springs water, including silica, calcium, and magnesium, is part of the appeal that devotees of the Springs consistently cite.

The practical guidance: book Two Bunch Palms well in advance, particularly for weekend visits. Walk-in availability is limited at the most in-demand treatments. If your group is split between wellness-focused and nightlife-focused travelers, the Desert Hot Springs day-trip model handles both preferences without forcing a compromise on home base location.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Desert Hot Springs worth visiting, or is Palm Springs enough?

Desert Hot Springs is worth a half-day visit specifically for the geothermal mineral spring spa experience, which has no real equivalent in Palm Springs. Two Bunch Palms and The Spring Resort & Spa offer mineral soaking retreats that are genuinely distinct from anything the Palm Springs resort hotel spa circuit provides. For visitors whose trip is primarily about nightlife, dining, architecture, or cultural events, Palm Springs has everything they need without requiring the 20-minute drive north.

Are Desert Hot Springs and Palm Springs close to each other?

Desert Hot Springs is approximately 20 minutes north of downtown Palm Springs by car under normal traffic conditions. The two cities are connected via Gene Autry Trail and Interstate 10. The proximity makes a day-trip from Palm Springs to Desert Hot Springs genuinely practical, and many visitors combine a Palm Springs home base with a Desert Hot Springs spa afternoon without difficulty. From The Muse Hotel Palm Springs in the Warm Sands neighborhood, Desert Hot Springs is approximately 12 miles north.

Is Desert Hot Springs cheaper than Palm Springs for accommodation?

Yes, Desert Hot Springs is meaningfully more affordable for accommodation than Palm Springs. Palm Springs's average short-term rental daily rate was $472.90 in 2026 according to AirDNA data, reflecting a mature resort market. Desert Hot Springs options, including wellness resorts like The Spring Resort & Spa and RV resorts like Caliente Springs, tend to price lower. The trade-off is that Desert Hot Springs has a much smaller selection of accommodation types and requires driving into Palm Springs for most dining and evening activity.

What is Desert Hot Springs most famous for?

Desert Hot Springs is most famous for its natural geothermal mineral springs, fed by two underground aquifers beneath the city that produce both hot and cold mineral water. The city's spa resort industry, led by properties including Two Bunch Palms, El Morocco Inn & Spa, and The Spring Resort & Spa, was built around this unique natural resource. Visit Greater Palm Springs describes the springs as among the purest hot and cold mineral springs in the world.

What is the best time of year to visit Palm Springs for a bachelorette or girls trip?

Late February through April and October through November are the optimal windows for Palm Springs bachelorette weekends and girls trips. Temperatures range from 75 to 85 degrees during these periods, ideal for pool time and evening dining. April brings the Coachella and Stagecoach festivals, which increase accommodation scarcity and prices significantly. For festival-period visits, boutique properties like The Muse Hotel Palm Springs book out quickly and advance planning of 3-4 months is realistic. Summer visits work well for pool-centric stays but temperatures regularly exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit, which limits outdoor activity to mornings and evenings.

Is The Muse Hotel Palm Springs adults-only, and what does that mean in practice?

Yes, The Muse Hotel Palm Springs is a genuine adults-only boutique hotel. In practice, this means the property and its shared courtyard heated pool are reserved exclusively for adult guests, producing a social atmosphere without the interruptions common at family-friendly resorts. The nine individually designed suites, courtyard pool, and hot tub are shared only among adult guests staying at the property on any given night. For bachelorette groups and couples seeking a genuinely adult environment, this designation is a practical differentiator rather than a marketing label.

How does the Hotel Buyout at The Muse Hotel Palm Springs work?

The Hotel Buyout at The Muse Hotel Palm Springs gives a single group exclusive access to all nine suites across 10 bedrooms, accommodating up to 21 guests. The booking covers the private pool, outdoor hot tub, courtyard, and the full property for the duration of the stay. It is the most practical option for larger bachelorette groups, milestone birthday celebrations, and private retreat organizers who want a cohesive, curated property without sharing amenities with other guests. Details and availability are at the Hotel Buyout booking page.

How to Choose: Desert Hot Springs vs Palm Springs by Traveler Type

The decision between Desert Hot Springs and Palm Springs ultimately comes down to what you want the center of your trip to be. Use this framework to self-select quickly.

Traveler Type	Better Base	Why
Bachelorette or girls trip group	Palm Springs	Walkable nightlife, dining variety, boutique hotels with group amenities
Wellness-focused solo traveler	Desert Hot Springs	Mineral spring spa resorts with no Palm Springs equivalent
Romantic couple, design-focused	Palm Springs	Mid-century architecture, intimate boutique suites, fine dining
Snowbird or long-stay RV visitor	Desert Hot Springs	Caliente Springs Resort affordability, quieter pace, mineral pools on-site
First-time Coachella Valley visitor	Palm Springs	Highest concentration of must-see attractions, dining, and events
Festival season visitor (April)	Palm Springs	Proximity to Coachella grounds, established boutique hotel infrastructure
Budget-conscious day visitor	Palm Springs base, DHS day-trip	Stay affordably, day-trip north for mineral spa access without a full relocation

For travelers visiting in 2026 who want to experience both cities, the practical recommendation is clear: base yourself in Palm Springs, book a morning or afternoon at Two Bunch Palms or The Spring Resort & Spa during your stay, and return to Palm Springs for dinner. You get the mineral spring experience that defines Desert Hot Springs and the dining, nightlife, and boutique hotel quality that defines Palm Springs, without the logistical overhead of commuting between them for every evening activity.

Where to Stay in Palm Springs: The Muse Hotel Palm Springs

For groups, couples, and solo travelers choosing Palm Springs as their Coachella Valley base, the accommodation choice shapes the entire trip. Large resort hotels offer poolside service and spa facilities but sacrifice the intimacy and design specificity that draws many visitors to Palm Springs in the first place. Vacation rentals offer space but none of the curation. The Muse Hotel Palm Springs occupies a distinct position: an adults-only boutique hotel with nine individually designed suites, a heated courtyard pool, and a Warm Sands neighborhood location that is quiet by Palm Springs standards without being inconvenient.

For couples, suites like The Bowie Suite offer a full kitchen, private patio, outdoor fireplace, and mountain views through the courtyard, with downtown Palm Springs 2.1 miles away. The Marilyn Suite brings bold mid-century design, a private backyard oasis, and a full kitchen for up to two guests who want one of the most visually striking rooms on the property. For small groups of three or four, The Duo Suite provides two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a full kitchen, and a private back patio steps from the courtyard pool.

Groups of up to 21 can book the entire property through the Hotel Buyout option, which includes all nine suites, the private pool, and the outdoor hot tub for exclusive use. For bachelorette weekends and milestone celebrations, this is the most practical configuration: one property, one check-in, no shared amenities with strangers.

For those planning a bachelorette party in Palm Springs, The Muse Hotel Palm Springs handles the logistics that typically make group hotel bookings frustrating: scattered rooms across a large property, different floors, shared pools with every other guest in the building. The nine-suite scale means the group stays together, the courtyard pool is effectively yours, and the distance to downtown Palm Springs is a five-minute drive rather than a cross-city commute.

The Verdict: Desert Hot Springs vs Palm Springs in 2026

Desert Hot Springs and Palm Springs are complementary rather than competing destinations for most visitors. Palm Springs is the stronger base for the overwhelming majority of Coachella Valley trips: it has the concentration of restaurants, the walkable downtown, the cultural events, the boutique hotel infrastructure, and the mid-century modern design culture that has made it one of Southern California's most iconic weekend destinations. According to Visit Greater Palm Springs data from the Palm Springs Post, visitor spending in Palm Springs averages $1.9 billion annually, roughly $5 million per day, reflecting a tourism ecosystem with real depth.

Desert Hot Springs earns its place on the itinerary as a day-trip destination for the mineral spring spa experience, which is genuinely world-class and genuinely absent from Palm Springs proper. If your trip centers entirely on therapeutic wellness and quiet retreat, Desert Hot Springs has spa resorts that exist nowhere else in the Coachella Valley. For every other kind of trip, Palm Springs wins.

Plan thoughtfully, book your base early, particularly if you are visiting during Coachella or Stagecoach season in April when Palm Springs boutique properties fill months in advance, and add Desert Hot Springs as a half-day when the schedule allows. That combination gives you the best of both cities without compromising either.

If Palm Springs is your base for exploring the Coachella Valley, including a day trip to Desert Hot Springs, The Bowie Suite at The Muse Hotel Palm Springs puts you in a private patio suite with a full kitchen, an outdoor fireplace for cool desert evenings, and direct access to the heated courtyard pool with San Jacinto Mountain views. Downtown Palm Springs is 2.1 miles away, Desert Hot Springs is 20 minutes north, and the nine individually designed suites mean your stay has a specific character rather than a generic hotel room number. Browse availability and all suites at The Muse Hotel Palm Springs here.