Luxury and Charm at the Rossi Hotel

The Rossi Hotel in Palm Springs is now known as the Talavera Hotel Palm Springs. It is a boutique hotel with 8 suites, each with a private patio and jacuzzi. The hotel is located in the historic Tennis Club District, just two blocks from the main street. It was built in 1920 and was originally known as The Wigwam, hosting an array of glamorous Hollywood stars throughout the years.

Palm Springs—while a mecca for culture, art, and golf—is more famous for its stifling summer nights and warm fall days. The charming desert city, though filled with fine dining and high-end resorts, lies nearly empty for months at a time during the summer, as travelers stay away from the oppressive heat. While the streets of Palm Springs can burn from the sun, there is a quaint oasis sequestered a few blocks from downtown, a place couples can go to escape both the overwhelming heat and stress of their daily lives—that place is the Rossi Hotel.

This small boutique hotel is an isolated retreat designed for couples to spend time together and reconnect. Formerly known as the San Giuliano Hotel, the property underwent a subtle rebranding in 2016 and became the Rossi Hotel and in 2022 became the Talavera Hotel Palm Springs. The rooms were renovated with secluded luxury in mind, each space designed to showcase added amenities and unique antiques curated from throughout the world. Each of the eight suites on the property is a private refuge tucked beneath the striking shadow of the San Jacinto Mountains, a romantic hotspot reminiscent of an intimate honeymoon.

Each of the rooms is equipped with a number of luxury amenities, including a private entrance and personal patio, a goose-down comforter and pillows, an ironing board and accompanying iron, sweet air conditioning, and a personal room safe. Even the smallest suites offer basic kitchen amenities, such as a small refrigerator, a microwave, a Verismo coffeemaker, and a blender, with some of the larger rooms including a kitchenette with a stovetop. Each room also boasts an HD TV, DVD Player, and free WiFi.

As far as in-room amenities, the Rossi Hotel checks all of the right boxes, yet it’s the opulent decor that makes the Rossi distinct. There are no cookie-cutter decorations or designs; each room features a characteristic ambiance evocative of Mediterranean travel—from the Fountain room, which features a large, secluded courtyard and soothing fountain, to the Sunset Hacienda, with its shimmering curtains representing a vibrant desert evening, each space is a brilliant display of passion breathing through the decor.

That passion stems from the Rossi’s owner and designer, Marina Rossi. After building a luxury fashion brand that found success among the stars, Rossi turned to her love of real estate and founded the Rossi Hotel Group in 2005. Redeveloping the San Giuliano Hotel into a unique relaxation destination has been a pet project of Marina Rossi’s for years. In regards to the recent renovations, the property was designed with her guests firmly in mind. "Physical, mental [and] spiritual relaxation," Rossi says about her vision for the hotel. "The Rossi is a retreat for couples to grow closer... and I love that about our hotel."

It’s a romantic hideaway, a sanctuary from reality doused in both comfort and splendor. Each room’s private patio—with a personal jacuzzi hot tub, plush seating, and often mountain views—feels like a secluded garden in the midst of Palm Springs. Unlike large-scale hotel chains, the Rossi is focused on guest tranquility, not mass-producing soulless spaces. Lush greenery and dessert flowers surround the quaint pool located in the central courtyard, where even the trees are adorned with decorations from around the world.

What the Rossi Hotel lacks in big-budget buffets and unsightly fitness centers is easily forgotten with the boutique property’s personal touches and private experiences. While the Rossi is an adults-only location, pets are more than welcome on hotel grounds, in the rooms, and by the pool. The Rossi also provides a myriad of exclusive in-room experiences available for guests, including spa treatments that range from a light Swedish massage to body treatments such as seaweed wraps and facials. All treatments are offered in the privacy of the suite or personal patio.

The same is true for the Rossi Hotel’s in-room private dining. Each meal is personally prepared by professional chef Deanna Benson on the guest’s exclusive patio and customized for individual tastes. Though Benson specializes in cooking healthy California cuisine—with a focus on fresh, in-season vegetables and herbs—Benson offers a number of different options for guests, including filet mignon, sautéed prawns, and ahi poke citrus salad. Benson is available for private breakfasts, lunches, and dinners on the property, booked in advance.

With its secluded, yet central, location just blocks from the main strip of downtown Palm Springs, the Rossi Hotel is a cool oasis to take shelter from the desert’s blistering rays with your loved one for a romantic getaway.

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