Places to stay in Palm Springs

Built in the 1920s, Casa Cody qualifies as the oldest operating small hotel in Palm Springs; it also has among the lowest prices on our list. The Southwestern-style complex, once owned by Buffalo Bill Cody’s niece Harriet, includes studios and one- and two-bedroom suites; many come with kitchens, and some have fireplaces. Furnishings are Santa Fe-style with splashes of color. There are two courtyards, each with swimming pool. The large grounds feature lawns, fruit trees and bougainvillea. Free continental breakfast is served by the pool. Kids and pets allowed (pet fee $15).  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

175 S. Cahuilla Road, Palm Springs; (800) 231-2639, (760) 320-9346, http://www.casacody.com. High-season rates for doubles from $99-$189, no additional charge on weekends; off-season rates start at $79.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Walk into the lobby of the Chase and you’ll notice the pluses right away: home-baked chocolate chip cookies at the front desk, ‘50s decor worthy of HGTV, and an eye-catching landscaped courtyard and pool just outside the picture window. This retro two-story hotel, in the historic Tennis Club District of Palm Springs, has spacious rooms, most with kitchenettes, and is polished in a Sinatra/Rat Pack sort of way. Free continental breakfast served each morning in the lobby. Kids and pets allowed (pet fee $10).  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

200 W. Arenas Road, Palm Springs; (888) 320-8867 or (760) 320-8866, http://www.chasehotelpalmsprings.com. High-season doubles from $119 ($139 with kitchen), no additional charge for weekends; off-season doubles from $79.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Retro fans will love the Del Marcos Hotel, where the Midcentury Modern design features vintage furniture, not knockoffs. “We cater to people who know and love the design,” said Laura Ramstead, the manager. Designed in 1947 by desert architect William F. Cody, Del Marcos Hotel has a long list of amenities, including continental breakfast, complimentary bicycles, welcome drink, robes, saltwater pool, private patio or balcony and poolside cabanas with TV. No kids, but pets allowed in some rooms. (Pet fee $25)  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

225 W. Baristo Road, Palm Springs; (800) 676-1214 or (760) 325-6902, http://www.delmarcoshotel.com. Winter rates for doubles from $139, weekends $149; off-season doubles from $79.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)