Ingleside Estate Offers Adults-Only Desert Luxury in Palm Springs

This historic Spanish Revival estate blends Old Hollywood glamour and serene poolside relaxation.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 3:37am

A bold, geometric illustration in the Art Deco style depicting the towering, streamlined architecture of Ingleside Estate in Palm Springs, with sweeping gradients of warm desert colors.Ingleside Estate's Spanish Colonial Revival architecture and serene desert setting evoke the glamour and romance of Old Hollywood travel.Palm Springs Today

Ingleside Estate is an adults-only hotel in Palm Springs that combines a 100-year-old Spanish Colonial Revival design with Old Hollywood charm. The 30-key property features villa-style suites, premium patios, and estate rooms, all with recent bathroom renovations. Guests can enjoy the manicured grounds, central courtyard fountain, and access to the amenities of the adjacent Avalon Palm Springs hotel, including multiple pools, a spa, and a fitness center. The on-site Melvyn's restaurant evokes the property's mid-20th century heyday, serving classic American fare and cocktails.

Why it matters

Ingleside Estate offers a unique, adults-only hotel experience in the heart of Palm Springs, blending historic architecture, celebrity glamour, and modern luxury amenities. As one of the oldest neighborhoods in the city, the Historic Tennis Club area provides a quieter, more secluded setting just off the main downtown strip.

The details

Across the 30-key hotel, there are villa-style suites, premium patios, deluxe, and general estate rooms. The private patios offer more secluded space, while all rooms feature Spanish interior design details, dark wood poster beds, and recently renovated bathrooms with black Waterworks fittings and mint green subway tile. Guests who opt out of daily housekeeping receive a $10 credit to use toward a beverage. The on-site Melvyn's restaurant, named after a former owner, serves classic American fare and cocktails in a fine-dining atmosphere that evokes the hotel's mid-20th century heyday.

  • Melvyn's recently celebrated its 50th anniversary.
  • The hotel is located in Palm Springs' Historic Tennis Club neighborhood, which dates back to the 1930s.

The players

Ingleside Estate

An adults-only hotel in Palm Springs that combines a 100-year-old Spanish Colonial Revival design with Old Hollywood charm.

Melvyn Haber

The third Ingleside Estate proprietor who ushered in the supper-club ambiance and Rat Pack frequenters during the mid-disco era days.

George Washington Smith

The Santa Barbara architect responsible for the thoughtful 20th century Spanish Colonial Revival style of Ingleside Estate.

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What’s next

Visitors can book their stay at Ingleside Estate to experience the historic charm and adult-focused amenities of this Palm Springs oasis.

The takeaway

Ingleside Estate offers a unique blend of Old Hollywood glamour and modern luxury in the heart of Palm Springs, providing an adults-only desert escape with a rich history and serene ambiance.