Reporting by Ema Sasic, Palm Springs Desert Sun
An iconic Palm Springs hotel has earned its spot among the best hotels in Southern California, according to Condé Nast Traveler readers.
The Kimpton Rowan Palm Springs was recognized as No. 7 on the top 25 list. Condé Nast Traveler received nearly 800,000 responses from readers rating their travel experiences across the globe from hotels to cruises, according to a press release.
The downtown Palm Springs hotel was the only Coachella Valley spot to make it on the lineup.
Palm Springs hotel makes the grade
The Rowan, located near the Palm Springs Art Museum and Downtown Palm Springs Park, opened its doors in 2017 and provides guests with a view of both downtown and the towering mountains.
The hotel has 153 rooms, pickleball courts located in an adjacent lot and a rooftop pool and bar, along with the restaurants 4 Saints (which made it onto the Michelin Guide restaurants list for Palm Springs) and Juniper Table.
The hotel earned a score of 98.85 from readers, though no information was available as to what the hotel was graded on.
“This recognition belongs to our entire team, whose warmth and commitment to our guests shape the experience here every day,” Kimpton Rowan Palm Springs General Manager Peggy Trott said in a provided statement.
“With our 10th anniversary approaching in 2027 and exciting plans on the horizon, we look forward to building on this momentum and giving our guests and the local community even more to celebrate in the years ahead.”
Condé Nast Traveler reveals top 25 hotels in Southern California
The full list of top Southern California hotels, according to Condé Nast Traveler, is as follows:
- Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows, Santa Monica
- Oceana Santa Monica, Los Angeles
- Regent Santa Monica Beach, Santa Monica
- Lido House, Autograph Collection, Newport Beach
- The Georgian – The Unbound Collection by Hyatt, Santa Monica
- Mar Monte Hotel – The Unbound Collection by Hyatt, Santa Barbara
- Kimpton Rowan Palm Springs Hotel, Palm Springs
- El Encanto Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara
- Shore Hotel, Los Angeles
- Nobu Ryokan Malibu, Malibu
- Surf & Sand Laguna Beach, Laguna Beach
- Mission Pacific Beach Resort, Oceanside
- Santa Monica Proper Hotel, Santa Monica
- The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe, San Diego
- L’Auberge Del Mar, Del Mar
- The Inn at Mattei’s Tavern, Auberge Collection, Los Olivos
- Moxy Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara
- Orli La Jolla, La Jolla
- Shade Hotel Redondo Beach, Redondo Beach
- The Pierside Santa Monica, Santa Monica
- Pendry San Diego, San Diego
- The Langham Huntington, Pasadena, Los Angeles, Los Angeles
- Shutters on the Beach, Santa Monica
- The Seabird Ocean Resort & Spa, a Destination by Hyatt Hotel, Oceanside
- Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa, La Jolla
Ema Sasic covers entertainment and health in the Coachella Valley. Reach her at ema.sasic@desertsun.com, on X @ema_sasic or on Instagram @emasasic.
This article originally appeared on Palm Springs Desert Sun.
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