Glamping may work for some, but the wardrobe you’ll likely be toting for your week-long stay in Palm Springs during Coachella doesn’t seem quite as appropriate for tent-living as it does for a luxury rental home or five-star bungalow. Rather than hitting the camp grounds, check into a residence that will help you properly store your Instagram-worthy looks for the festival’s best shows and spend your down time lounging by the pool. Here is our guide to the best places to stay for fashion’s favourite music festival–from mid-century modern estates to Mexican-inspired casitas.
Avalon Hotel & Bungalows

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Twin Palms Sinatra Estate

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Sanctuary

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On The Rocks

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The Colony Palms

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This Spanish colonial style hotel blends the South American influences on Southern California with the modern design elements native to Palm Springs. Guest rooms range from standard suites to Casitas tucked away in the property’s gardens, this hotel is less for the crowd looking to see and be seen and more for those seeking a well-designed, high-style respite from the Palm Springs party scene. While here, make sure to reserve a table for a meal at Purple Palm, an ode to the hotel’s first owner who was a proud member of the Purple Gang in the late 1930’s. A major port for contraband during the prohibition, the bar and restaurant is best known for their tequila selection, and their hidden speakeasy downstairs. From $299 per night.
The Parker Palm Springs

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Kir Royale

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This home is for those seeking equal parts luxury, leisure and zen. Start your day relaxing in the indoor yoga and meditation room followed by a visit to your at-home elevated outdoor spa. Achieve the perfect California (even glow) tan with your poolside tanning shelf, and cool off by taking a dip in your salwater pool or indulging in it’s misting system. Head out to one of the area’s nearby hotels for dinner, or cook or grill in your professional-grade kitchen before eating under the stars with a view of Mount San Jacinto–the home is located right in it’s foothills. From $995 per night.
Casa Elizabeth

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Ideal for a Coachella girls trip, this villa was named for its one-time owner Elizabeth Taylor. The chic rooms, renovated by Kathy Ireland, are scattered with her past possessions–from photography to decorative objects. A pool area complete with waterfalls, a spill-over spa and a rose-colored cabana is only made more glamorous by the majestic mountain views surrounding the entire property. If you are looking to embrace the Hollywood history of Palm Springs, this gem has your name on it. From $530 per night.