• Palm Springs is one of the world's best-known desert oases.NA/AbleStock.com/Getty Images
  
  What could be better than soaking up the California sunshine? Soaking up the sunshine in beautiful Palm Springs, California, would have to be the answer. The breathtaking scenery and serene surroundings of Palm Springs give this jewel of a city a feeling of heaven on earth.
  
  When visiting the area, downtown is an ideal location to take advantage of everything that this city has to offer. Not only does downtown put you close to the beating heart of this city, but it also features several hotels that would exceed the expectations of even the most discriminating visitors.
  
  

Andreas Hotel & Spa

• The legendary and highly respected Andreas Hotel & Spa is still as popular today as it was during the days of Sinatra and Monroe. This property was a magnet for Hollywood heavy hitters and still remains a celebrity hot spot. Though this hotel originally opened its doors in 1935, it has since been renovated and was recently nominated for a Gold Nugget Award for Architecture and Design. The common areas of this hotel feature outdoor gas fireplaces, free WI-FI, a fully equipped fitness center, and a full-service spa. Room accommodations for this hotel vary from beautifully appointed deluxe queen rooms to lavish two-bedroom suites. All rooms include pillow-top beds and large bathrooms. Complimentary continental breakfast is provided daily.
  
  Andreas Hotel & Spa
  
  227 N. Indian Canyon Drive
  
  Palm Springs, CA 92262
  
  760-327-5701
  
  andreashotel.com
  
  

Hyatt Regency Suites Palm Springs

• If you are in need of a suite in the heart of downtown, the Hyatt Regency Suites may have exactly what you are looking for. This hotel is an all-suite property and has accommodations to meet the needs of single travelers as well as family vacationers. Rooms are spacious and are stylishly decorated with contemporary furnishings. Forty-two inch LCD televisions, large marble bathrooms and mini-refrigerators are standard in all suites. On-site restaurants, a bar, and complimentary transportation to Palms Springs International Airport are just a few of the amenities and services offered to guests of this hotel.
  
  Hyatt Regency Suites Palm Springs
  
  285 N. Palm Canyon Drive
  
  Palm Springs, CA 92262
  
  760-322-9000
  
  palmsprings.hyatt.com
  
  

Best Western Las Brisas Hotel

• The Best Western Las Brisas Hotel offers affordable accommodations for travelers wishing to experience downtown Palm Springs without spending a small fortune. This stunning Mediterranean-style hotel was renovated in 2008 and offers a variety of room types to choose from. Large hacienda-style rooms and deluxe spa suites provide all the comforts of home. Each guest rooms and suites features cable television, a coffeemaker and mini-refrigerator. Three restaurants and a poolside bar make the Best Western Las Brisas a place of considerable interest when searching for a downtown area hotel.
  
  Best Western Las Brisas Hotel
  
  222 S. Indian Canyon Drive
  
  Palm Springs, CA 92262
  
  760-325-4372
  
  book.bestwestern.com