Avalon Hotel Palm Springs, Cathedral CityAvalon Hotel Palm Springs in Cathedral City, United States has a corrected score of 3.4 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 1 of 4 platforms), ranked 20 of 54 hotels we score in Cathedral City. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.4 before correction: Tripadvisor 3.4. Rooms from about $242 a night (cached, not a live quote).Avalon Hotel Palm Springs is a 67-room boutique property situated on four acres of landscaped grounds in downtown Palm Springs. Located at the base of the San Jacinto Mountains, the hotel features Spanish-style rooms and 13 private villas equipped with gas fireplaces. The architecture combines mid-century and Spanish Revival design. Guests can access on-site dining, a spa, a gym, and several swimming pools. The accommodation includes patios or balconies facing gardens and courtyards. It suits families and business travellers, though the boutique scale means facilities are more intimate than larger resorts. The property is pet friendly and offers one or two-bedroom villa options.What stands out

Spanish Revival and mid-century design

Private villas with gas fireplaces

On-site spa and dining

Landscaped garden grounds

Watch out for

Small boutique scale

Better-scored in Cathedral City

Terra Palm Springs, Cathedral City: 4.1 ± 0.3 (thin evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), from $290 a night. Terra Palm Springs is a small 13-room boutique hotel at 888 N Indian Canyon Dr in the Movie Colony neighbourhood of Palm Springs, California.

Holiday House, Cathedral City: 4.0 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), from $190 a night. Holiday House is a 28-room, adults-only boutique hotel on West Arenas Road in downtown Palm Springs, California.

Hotel California, Cathedral City: 4.0 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms). Hotel California is a renovated adults-only hotel with 14 rooms in central Palm Springs, set at the foot of the San Jacinto Mountains.