Casa Cody
Sepia-tinted chic
Desert meets downtown
Over a century since it first opened, Casa Cody still holds aloft the crown of Palm Springs’ oldest operating hotel. Pioneer Harriet Cody opened it back in the roaring Twenties, and it soon became a magnet for passing luminaries of Hollywood’s Golden Age. Today, over an acre of secret-garden-like grounds invite you to pick fruit from citrus trees and stroll around serene bougainvillea-fringed lawns. A varied assortment of casita-style lodgings are steeped in a mix of mid-century modernism and dust-bowl nostalgia, and zhuzhed up with a sprinkle of 21st-century Cali-chic. We’re sure Harriet would approve.
Facilities
Rooms
30, including eight suites.
Checkout
11am, but flexible, subject to availability. Earliest check-in, 3pm.
More Details
Rates include a continental breakfast buffet, with made-to-order options for an extra charge.
Free Internet Access
Pet Friendly
Pool
At the Hotel
Swimming pools, snack bar, loaner bikes, free WiFi, 24-hour reception, free parking. In rooms: 50-inch TV with streaming services, minifridge, custom bathrobes, hair dryer, air-conditioning.
Our Favourite Rooms
We love the Olympic Cottage, one-time athlete accommodation and remnants of the 1932 Los Angeles Olympics. As well as a cozy lounge and full-size kitchen, there’s a big secluded garden with twin loungers, outside rainfall shower and looming views of the neighboring San Jacinto Mountains.
Poolside
The two pools – one kidney-shaped and the other rectangular – both offer plenty of cushioned loungers to flop onto post-dip. The water is also heated over chillier months.
Spa
There’s a small treatment room for massage treatments and facials, plus an outdoor Jacuzzi.
Packing Tips
Sundresses, shorts and sandals are en vogue year-round in Palm Springs.
Also
The hotel supplies fruit-picker sticks so you can pluck ripe lemons and figs from the trees.
Children
The hotel’s hushed atmosphere more suits a grown-up stay, though little Smiths are welcome and much of the accommodation is family friendly. Baby cots are available free of charge and for bigger kids extra rollaway beds are $75 a night.
Gallery
Food & Drink
Top Table
There’s a small sunny patio that makes a pleasant spot for breakfast, though for afternoon nibbles we recommend having your food delivered poolside. A charcuterie board to share pairs nicely with a bottle of Santa Barbara red, for example.
Hotel Restaurant
Casa Cody has no restaurant per se, though a continental breakfast is served each morning free of charge. You can choose tasty add-ons like avocado toast, chia pudding, and Santa Barbara smoked salmon bagel. There’s also an all-day menu of salads and sandwiches available, often filled with seasonal produce from the hotel’s vegetable garden. Many of the guest rooms have kitchens or kitchenettes, too.
Hotel Bar
A simple bar offers a slimmed-down drinks menu that includes a pair of signature cocktails, San Diego craft ale, and ‘Lo-Fi’ wine from Santa Barbara County. If you’d rather mix up your own, cocktail kits come with vodka, gin or mezcal with hard seltzer, perfect for a poolside tipple.
Last Orders
10pm
Planes
Palm Springs International Airport is less than 10 minutes’ drive away, with multiple flights daily to and from Los Angeles. Several major airlines also offer connections from other major domestic airports.
Trains
Palm Springs Amtrak station is a 10-minute drive from the hotel. There are two direct trains every day to LA, which take three-and-a-half hours.
Automobiles
The airport is the best place to pick up a hire car, and if you’re planning on driving to Los Angeles it’s around two hours. Casa Cody has a few off-street parking spots, plus there’s street parking next to the hotel entrance.
Worth Getting Out of Bed For
When you’re done mooching around the pool, grab one of the hotel’s loaner bikes and take a two-wheeled tour around Palm Springs. If you’re into architecture, the town boasts one of the largest concentrations of mid-century modern buildings in the world. Start at Palm Springs Visitor Center, a former gas station and fine example of the genre, as well the perfect place to organize a route. If shopping is on the agenda, head to Palm Canyon Drive to browse a slew of vintage clothing boutiques and second-hand stores brimming with retro curios. The Frippery is a perennial favorite with locals and out-of-towners alike.
Being right on the edge of the San Jacinto Sierra puts you within easy reach of some top-notch hiking too. The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway is the quickest way to get up into the more scenic trails and some spectacular views. You’re also within striking distance of the cactus-dotted desertscape of Joshua Tree National Park.
Earn or Redeem Points with World of Hyatt
This Mr & Mrs Smith hotel participates in the World of Hyatt loyalty program. As a member, you can earn and redeem points and enjoy exclusive benefits for qualifying nights. .
