Holiday House Palm Springs
200 W Arenas Rd
Palm Springs, CA
Burns architecture, Sikes interiors, oranges overhead.
This property is an Honorable Mention. It has been vetted and approved for our highest standards of cleanliness, safety, and operational excellence. While it is still evolving toward our full design-led designation, it is a proven, reliable anchor for any road trip. We recommend it with confidence.
About Holiday House Palm Springs
Holiday House opened in 1951 as a design by Herbert W. Burns, one of the architects who defined Palm Springs modernism, and it has been reimagined by interior decorator Mark D. Sikes with the team behind Sparrows Lodge. The result marries clean mid-century architecture with Sikes's bright, pattern-forward interiors, all wrapped around a citrus-shaded pool courtyard with a shuffleboard court and the San Jacinto Mountains rising behind. It sits a single block from the heart of downtown Palm Springs, close enough to walk to dinner and far enough to keep the pool quiet. The property earns a place in the MICHELIN Guide's hotel selection. It is a stylish, sociable retreat that leans into the pleasures of a desert pool day.
What Holiday House Palm Springs Is Known For
Holiday House pairs two genuine names in a way few properties can: Herbert W. Burns's 1951 architecture and Mark D. Sikes's interior vision, executed by the team behind Sparrows Lodge. That pedigree shows in the details, from the citrus-shaded courtyard to the pattern-forward rooms, and it earned the property a spot in the MICHELIN Guide's hotel selection. The pool courtyard, with its shuffleboard and orange trees and mountain backdrop, is one of the most photographed hangouts in the desert.
Amenities
- Pets Welcome
- Breakfast Included
- WiFi
- Citrus-shaded pool courtyard
- Poolside shuffleboard court
- Afternoon ice cream cart
- Fruit-infused water and complimentary sun lotion at the pool
- Outdoor sofa seating among orange trees
- Daily breakfast
What Guests Love
- The pool courtyard is shaded by citrus trees and orange groves and comes with poolside shuffleboard, an afternoon ice cream cart, and misted loungers.
- The property pairs Herbert W. Burns's 1951 architecture with interiors by decorator Mark D. Sikes and the Sparrows Lodge team.
- It sits a single block from downtown Palm Springs, so dinner and galleries are an easy walk.
- Breakfast is included and served each morning by the pool.
Worth Knowing
- The property sits one block off downtown Palm Springs, so restaurants and galleries are a short walk and a car is optional once you arrive.
- Pets are welcome. A pet fee applies; contact the property directly to confirm current amounts and any restrictions before booking.
- The pool courtyard is the social heart of the property; request a room set back from it if you prefer quiet in the evenings.
- Weekends and festival dates book up well ahead, so reserve early for Modernism Week and event weekends.
The Room
Rooms carry Mark D. Sikes's signature pattern-forward look layered over Herbert Burns's clean mid-century architecture: crisp prints, bright color, and quality bedding in spaces that feel current without losing their period bones. Many are spacious and light-filled. Each includes an in-room coffee maker. The interiors are designed to photograph beautifully while still reading as comfortable and lived-in, a balance the Sikes redesign strikes with confidence.
The Grounds
The pool courtyard is the reason to come: a good-size pool ringed by sun loungers, umbrellas, and misters, shaded by citrus trees and orange groves, with a shuffleboard court on one side and the mountains filling the sky. Stylish outdoor sofas cluster among the orange trees. Thoughtful touches appear throughout the day, from fruit-infused water to an ice cream cart making the rounds. The property sits one block off downtown, so parking is on site and the grounds stay pleasantly walled off from the street.
The Experience
A day at Holiday House revolves around the pool. Loungers come with fruit-infused water and free sun lotion; an ice cream cart appears in the afternoon; a game of poolside shuffleboard fills the gap before cocktails. The staff draw consistent praise for warmth and attention, going out of their way to make the day easy. Breakfast is included and served each morning. Because downtown is a block away, evenings mean an easy stroll to dinner before returning to the courtyard. It is a property built for the classic Palm Springs pleasure of doing very little, very well.
Details
Palm Springs, CA 92262
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Holiday House Palm Springs have EV charging?
No, Holiday House Palm Springs does not have EV charging.
Does Holiday House Palm Springs have WiFi?
Yes, Holiday House Palm Springs has WiFi.
What is there to do near Holiday House Palm Springs?
Downtown Palm Springs: 0.2 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can walk. Palm Springs Art Museum: 0.5 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can walk. Palm Springs Aerial Tramway: 6 miles, about a 10 minute drive.
How far is Holiday House Palm Springs from Downtown Palm Springs?
0.2 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can walk.
How far is Holiday House Palm Springs from Palm Springs Art Museum?
0.5 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can walk.
How far is Holiday House Palm Springs from Palm Springs Aerial Tramway?
6 miles, about a 10 minute drive.
Who designed Holiday House Palm Springs?
Holiday House Palm Springs opened in 1951 as a design by architect Herbert W. Burns and was reimagined by interior decorator Mark D. Sikes with the team behind Sparrows Lodge.
Does Holiday House Palm Springs have a pool?
Yes. Holiday House Palm Springs is built around a citrus-shaded pool courtyard with sun loungers, misters, a shuffleboard court, and mountain views.
Is breakfast included at Holiday House Palm Springs?
Yes. Breakfast is included with your stay and served each morning by the pool.
Is Holiday House Palm Springs pet friendly?
Yes. Pets are welcome. Contact the property directly before booking to confirm current pet fees, room availability, and any restrictions.
How far is Holiday House Palm Springs from downtown?
Holiday House Palm Springs is about 0.2 miles from downtown Palm Springs, a single block and roughly a 4-minute walk.
Is Holiday House Palm Springs in the MICHELIN Guide?
Yes. Holiday House Palm Springs is included in the MICHELIN Guide's hotel selection for the Palm Springs area.
Is parking free at Holiday House Palm Springs?
Yes. On-site parking is available for guests.
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Things to Do Near Palm Springs
Downtown Palm Springs
0.2 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can walk.
0.2 miles away, about a 4-minute walk, downtown Palm Springs delivers VillageFest, galleries, and Palm Canyon Drive dining a single block from the pool.
Palm Springs Art Museum
0.5 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can walk.
0.5 miles away, about a 10-minute walk, the Palm Springs Art Museum offers modern and contemporary art and anchors the town's cultural calendar.
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
6 miles, about a 10 minute drive.
6 miles away, about a 15-minute drive, the Aerial Tramway rises from the desert floor into the pine forests of Mount San Jacinto State Park.