L’Horizon

The first thing you'll notice when checking into L’Horizon is the quiet. With its 25 delicately-appointed bungalows and sumptuous open-air spa, the 2015-opened property bills itself as Palm Springs’ only luxury boutique hotel. And you kind of have to believe them. The design is razor-sharp: private outdoor showers and copper-hooded fireplaces add a homey touch, while the floor-to-ceiling windows flood each room with light. Steve Hermann, an accomplished Hollywood-based designer, has overseen the project, which explains the discreet, CEO-meets-desert-maharaja vibe. The infinity-edge pool is another highlight, with seemingly unobstructed views of the San Jacinto Mountains and the wide, blue California sky.