Need to know

Rooms

65 rooms, suites and villas.

Rates

US$199–US$719, not including breakfast.

Check-out

Midday, but can be extended to 3pm on request (subject to availability).

Facilities

Flat-screen TV, CD/DVD player, WiFi, iPod dock, minibar, fridge; library, gym, spa, fitness classes including yoga, Pilates and hikes, loaner bicycles.

Poolside

Three outdoor pools (including a family pool and an adults-only pool), each in a different courtyard; poolside cabanas; two large Jacuzzis. Some spa treatments (manis/pedis, reflexology) can be taken poolside when it's not too hot.

Children

Babysitting available. As well as a kids' pool, there are children's bikes, cartoon DVDs and games on offer. Most rooms have sofabeds, or you can borrow a pull-out bed ($35 a stay).

Hotel closed

Never.

Also

Smoking permitted outside only. Estrella Spa offers the usual his 'n' hers therapies, massages, facials and couples' treatments. Try DIY mud masks in the outdoor Ice Haus. Pets allowed, $85 a stay. Dog walking, grooming and pet reflexology available.

In the know

Our favourite rooms

Most rooms are premium studios with a king-size bed or two queen beds; room 106 was a particular favourite of actress Ann Miller. The Wetherly suites all have a patio or balcony, and either a second bathroom or full kitchen. The beautiful detached villas feature plenty of home comforts, including gorgeous fireplaces, kitchens and a private patio.

Packing tips

Pool totes, pool shoes and bathrobes are provided in rooms, so all you need to remember are your shades and your bikini. Some good walking shoes and a hat are a good idea for desert excursions.

Also

Friday nights are Film Noir nights; the Regency Lawn is attractively strewn with blankets, pillows and chairs and a classic film is screened for guests.

Food & drink

Hotel restaurant

Citron's modern Californian food is on offer from 7am for breakfast and lunch until 4pm; dinner is served from 6pm.

Dress code

Relax, you're in the desert. In California.

Top table

On the covered patio, or reserve a private poolside cabana for an intimate romantic dinner.

Last orders

10pm in the restaurant, which is open till 11pm.

Room service

7am–10pm; after that, it's snacks from your minibar.

Hotel bar

'Good libations' include flavoured mojitos (try the grapefruit one, made with fruit from the hotel's own trees), or Popsicle Tinis, imported from Miami – these watermelon martinis are served with an ice lolly made of grapefruit, orange and mint.

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Smith concierge

If you'd prefer to talk to someone, or don't want to book online, call our travel team on 1 866 610 3867. We guarantee you’ll get the best available rates, and we don’t charge a booking fee.

Viceroy Palm Springs

415 South Belardo Road, Palm Springs, California 92262