Several signature music events in Greater Palm Springs have earned the destination a worldwide reputation for fun, excitement and energy. Music lovers don their best bohemian garb and cowboy boots for Coachella and Stagecoach, held over three consecutive weekends at the Empire Polo Fields whilst White Party Palm Springs is the largest LGBTQ+ dance party in the World. There is something for everyone. See here our top picks on where to stay during these fantastic events.
Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival
Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival is one of the most renowned music festivals in the world. Held at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, the event unfolds over two consecutive weekends 15 – 17 April and 22-24 2022. The 2022 headliners include Billie Eilish, Harry Styles and Ye (Kanye West).
Where to stay
Ace Hotel Swim & Club
Located just a 25 minute drive from Coachella Valley, the Ace Hotel & Swim Club is a hipster hotel that boasts vintage vibes along with modern amenities. During Coachella, guests here are regularly greeted with live music, DJs sets and late-night shows, so for those who don’t have tickets to Coachella can still feel as if they are there. The rooms are everything a music lover could ask for with in-room record players. Enjoy the hotel’s amenities and splash around its outdoor pools, where non-guests can actually purchase a day pass.
Renaissance Indian Wells Resort & Spa
Festival goers seeking a remarkable hotel in Indian Wells should consider Renaissance Indian Wells Resort & Spa located just 15 minutes from Coachella Valley. The onsite amenities are what keep guests coming back here, such as the full-service spa, onsite restaurants and even a pool with a sandy beach. Guest rooms come with private balconies, so visitors can enjoy the desert views from their own secluded space.
Stagecoach Country Music Festival
Thousands of country music fans are dusting off their cowboy boots and hats for the Stagecoach Country Music Festival on 29 April – 1 May 2022. The event features three days of western fun, from dance halls and vintage shopping markets to the concerts themselves. Headlining artists for 2022 include Thomas Rhett, Carrie Underwood and Luke Combs.
Where to stay
Best Western Date Tree Hotel
Enjoy a generous peppering of luxury complete with a very affordable price tag. Best Western Date Tree Hotel offers a low-maintenance, unobtrusive charm for those looking for a nice easy stay whilst visiting for Stagecoach Festival. The hotel hosts utilitarian rooms, an Olympic-size pool and free hot breakfast. The cooked-to-order breakfast includes hot eggs and waffles, fruit, a selection of cereal and yoghurt, incredible pastries and bottomless 100% Arabica coffee or chilled juices. The hotel is situated in a prime location, downtown Palm Springs, drawing in many guests.
White Party Palm Springs
White Party Palm Springs is the largest LGBTQ+ dance party in the World. Featuring DJs, live performances, pool parties and more, this event brings guests in for a weekend that cannot be matched, taking place from 29 April – 1 May 2022 with Hilton Palm Springs being the official hotel for the event.
Where to stay
Margaritaville Resort Palm Springs
Margaritaville Resort Palm Springs, the highly anticipated first resort on the west coast, is a tropical oasis just minutes from downtown Palm Springs. Experience first-class relaxation and luxury services such as a full-service spa at this Palm Springs hotel with world-class golf, shopping and sightseeing opportunities located just steps away. Guests can also take advantage of several on-site dining options at the property. The resort includes 398-rooms, Margaritaville-inspired dining options with indoor and outdoor seating, St. Somewhere Spa (Palm Springs’s largest resort spa) all-new family-oriented programming and more.
Kimpton, The Rowan
Just a short walk from the White Party, Kimpton The Rowan is the perfect place to stay. An urban oasis that effortlessly blends laid-back cool and rugged desert beauty with high style, culture and unrivalled Kimpton hospitality. The 153-room boutique hotel boasts the city’s first and only rooftop pool complete with six luxury cabanas, two restaurants and two bars, idyllic views of the San Jacinto Mountains and desert landscape and more. With its prime location anchoring the very centre of the revitalised downtown Palm Springs, Kimpton The Rowan Palm Springs puts guests just steps away from some of the city’s best dining, shopping, art and attractions.
