ARRIVE Palm Springs, at 1551 North Palm Canyon Drive, is built for guests who want a pool scene with some personality. It is an adults-only property for guests 21 and over, with a mid-century modern design that includes clerestory windows and a relaxed, comfortably upscale mood near the shops, bars and restaurants of Uptown. The center of gravity is the outdoor pool, with a swim-up bar, a poolside bar and a hot tub, and spa services such as deep-tissue, Swedish and sports massage as well as in-room massages. On-site dining covers the Palm Canyon Swim and Social restaurant, a Cartel Coffee Lab shop and an ice cream shop, and the property offers free bicycle rentals, table tennis, games, concerts and live shows. Rooms have free fast WiFi, and the 24-hour front desk handles concierge requests. Expect extra charges for uncovered self-parking by the night, a pet fee for one dog up to 45 pounds, and cooked-to-order breakfast and cabanas.
The social setting is the point. Pool parties, barbecues and live music give ARRIVE an energy that quieter boutique hotels deliberately avoid, so it suits friends traveling together, couples who like a lively poolside and visitors who want to meet people. If your idea of a Palm Springs weekend is a book and total silence, you will prefer a smaller retreat. The location near Uptown is a strong advantage, putting galleries, design shops and a string of restaurants within walking distance without the crowds of the downtown core.
Practical planning
Check-in starts at 3 p.m. and check-out is before 11 a.m., the minimum age is 21 and the hotel is for adults only. Parking is uncovered and charged per night, dogs are accepted with a per-stay fee and a single-pet limit, and cooked-to-order breakfast and pool cabanas cost extra. Book early for Modernism Week, spring festival weekends and holidays; in summer, the swim-up bar and shaded cabanas make the heat easier, and rates are significantly lower, so it is an appealing choice for a hot-weather weekend with friends.
Compared with its neighbors, ARRIVE is more casual and music-driven than the Kimpton Rowan or Thompson, and more lively than Orbit In or Villa Royale. Choose it if you want a base with built-in activities, a coffee bar and a walkable neighborhood, and skip it if you need a quiet pool, on-site fine dining or a family-friendly policy. Because the calendar of live shows and poolside events varies, check what is planned for your dates before you book, since a concert weekend will feel very different from a quiet midweek stay, and ask the hotel which rooms sit farthest from the pool if you want to sleep early.
Why stay here
- ✓Pool with swim-up bar
- ✓Hot tub
- ✓Spa and massage services
- ✓Palm Canyon Swim and Social restaurant
- ✓Cartel Coffee Lab coffee shop
- ✓Free bicycle rentals
- ✓Live music and poolside events
- ✓Free in-room WiFi
Good questions
Is ARRIVE Palm Springs adults only?+
Yes. Guests must be 21 or older to check in.
Does ARRIVE have a spa and restaurant?+
Yes. It offers massage and spa services, the Palm Canyon Swim and Social restaurant, a coffee shop and an ice cream shop.
Is there free parking?+
No. Uncovered self-parking is charged per night, so check the current rate when you book.
