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Ballantines Hotel, Palm Springs, California

Hotel Description
Unique among Palm Springs Hotels: Ballantines Hotel, the original Palm Springs Hotel in the Ballantines Group and one of the first Palm Springs Hotels to lead the mid-century modernism revival in a bold and colorful style. When it comes to visitors from Los Angeles looking for Palm Springs hotels, Ballantines offers a small and intimate boutique hotel with an emphasis on vintage 50's kitsch. Ballantines original is a fun-loving location with 14 rooms all differently themed, private patios, a poolside bar and massage room... It is ideal for romantic couples, or just as a place to chill and be cool in private, while in Palm Springs. Ballantines Hotel is near downtown Palm Springs, a great place to stay for Palm Springs events. Access is by reservation only and the quality of the rooms caters to more discerning clientele. There is a house party atmosphere, even a quiet room for reading, chess or if you rent the whole property... your own private party!

Luxury Hotel Accommodation
All rooms have a Mini Fridge - Continental Breakfast & Beer / Wine Hour included 50's Musicals Suite - is an amalgam of musical greats of the era - such as Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, the Rat Pack, and Gershwin. The authentic Kelvinator fridge, Crosley radio and lava lamp capture the essence of 50's kitschy glam! Poolside, king size bed, kitchenette, great views, and private patio. Courtney Suite - this suite is predominantly yellow and white, with formica featured throughout. This is the only room with a fireplace and a 4 person 50's dinette in its classic kitchen. The Art work consists of an eclectic collection of original photographs, prints and painting. King bed and a private patio. Jasper Johns - This poolside room celebrates this famous American Artist with an American Flag painting and chairs by Eero Saarinen. Poolside, Queen bed and is the room for true patriots! French 50's - featuring a concrete floor and a classic red and orange shag pile carpet on the floor, Bertoia chairs and artwork by Fernand Leger. This poolside room has a panoramic view of the mountains, king bed and private patio. Hawaiian Surf Room - captures the surfing culture which swept the States in the 50's led by Elvis Presley movies. The kitchenette even boasts a restored "King" brand fridge /stove/sink. Poolside and Queen bed. The Rebel Studio - this is a dramatic studio with a kitchenette and original photographs of James Dean, the quintessential rebel of the 50's! This is one of Ballantines' coolest rooms. Queen bed and private patio. Palm Springs Suite - this suite has a classic 50's kitchen with Cadillac chairs. A yellow vinyl headboard and lime formica counter make this a very light and sunny poolside room epitomizing Palm Springs. Poolside, king bed, kitchenette, and private patio. Movie Men - this poolside room is a classic celebration of male movie stars and furniture of the 50's, including an Eames surfboard table. This room has a king bed, 50's retro bedspread and a private patio. Audrey Hepburn Room - This fashion icon of the 50's is reflected in the peachy coloured room with bobble chenille bedspreads and photographs. This room can be used with twins or a king bed. Movie Women - this room complements the Movie Men room. It has black and white iconistic photographs of the great leading ladies of this era. This poolside room is complete with a small dressing area, 50's retro bedspread, king bed, and a private patio. Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. - this poolside room sports photographs of Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. who reputedly enjoyed the occasional matinee in this hotel. The bed is a classic cherry wood vintage bed (queen size) with an original chenille bedspread. Out of Africa Room - Leopard print bedlinen and famous photographs from African movies contribute to make this cosy room a funky addition to this eclectic hotel. Room features one Queen bed.

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