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La Serena Villas
Palm Springs, California, United States · Independent · High Luxury
In a town of mid-century glass boxes, this 1933 Spanish Colonial hideaway on more than an acre of gardens goes its own way. Its 18 villas sit below the San Jacinto foothills, with Azúcar's rooftop bar, a pool and Spa Serena a short walk from downtown.
- 18 rooms
- Opened 1933
- Neighborhood: Downtown Palm Springs
- Rooms from 300 sq ft (28 m²)
- Architect: May Sung
- Interiors: Avenue Interior Design
About La Serena Villas
- The hotel was first built in 1933, before Palm Springs' modernist boom.
- Its villas sit on more than an acre of landscaped grounds.
- Azúcar's rooftop bar looks onto the San Jacinto foothills.
- Entry-level rooms start at 300 sq ft (28 m²).
History
La Serena Villas began in 1933 as a Spanish-style hotel at the foot of the San Jacinto Mountains, a few blocks from Palm Canyon Drive. Its current owners updated it as a boutique hotel while keeping the colonial architecture and more than an acre of landscaped grounds; today it pairs them with Azúcar, a restaurant and rooftop bar, and Spa Serena.
Restaurants and bars
- Azúcar — Restaurant · Modern contemporary
Amenities
- Azúcar restaurant and rooftop bar
- Spa Serena
- Pool
- Landscaped gardens
Awards
- MICHELIN One Key (2026)
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