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Hot and Chic in Palm Springs

06.30.13

Craving a stylish and relaxing desert getaway? Glamorous old school Palm Springs is best defined at Riviera Palm Springs Resort & Spa the legendary resort that opened in 1959 was a favorite hangout back in the day for Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Elvis Presley among others.

Today, it’s luster is back like no other, design touches like white leather furniture, brocade wallpaper, crimson red chandeliers and hues of chocolate brown, deep orange, fuschia, and sunny yellow are splashed throughout the hotel. Book a room in one of its ultrachic rooms, lounge poolside at one of its two swanky pools, enjoy firepit lit nights, and take advantage of its decadent SpaTerre health spa with a state-of-the-art fitness center. The resort is centrally located, downtown Palm Springs is just 2 miles away.

And with its signature Circa 59 restaurant, there’s no need to dine out. Acclaimed Chef Jesse Souza is kicking-off the sunny season with seasonally inspired dishes made from locally grown Coachella Valley ingredients, and premium meats and quality seafood. Chef Souza's is committed to buying fresh and local, he shops at more than 25 SoCal regional farms on a weekly basis for his culinary masterpieces.

Start with a “BLT” Salad, with an Iceberg wedge, candied bacon, baby tomatoes, jalapeño Ranch dressing; duck carnitas with tamarind bbq, yogurt apple slaw, chipotle blackberry and cornmeal crepes; share the truffled lobster mac & cheese; and dine on a Scottish salmon with lemon risotto, apple celery slaw, hazelnut/lemon brown butter; or a sugar & spice pork chop with hashed brown potatoes, braised kale, house made applesauce, maple/mustard glaze; or enjoy a 16 oz. ribeye with truffle fries, arugula salad, and circa steak sauce.

Make it on a Thursday and enjoy the Hot as Hell Pool Party at the Bikini Pool from 7 to 10 p.m., sip on specialty cocktails, order tasty appetizers and listen to live music.

There are plenty of specials and packages available online offering discounts on spa treatments and more.

1600 N Indian Canyon Drive in Palm Springs.
760.327.8311.



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