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| 3.5.2021
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WITH ITS PINK EXTERIOR AND HEATED POOL, BOUTIQUE HOTEL LES CACTUS IS A BRIGHT, HIDDEN SANCTUARY IN THE HEART OF PALM SPRINGS.
for those who seek respite from urban life, providing an envi-
ronment where the beauty and peace of the desert are an
invitation to contemplate. Renowned for hosting some of the
most iconic mid-century modern homes in Southern Califor-
nia—designed by masters Richard Neutra, Albert Frey and
John Lautner—it is a stylish mecca that attracts all generations,
too. Los Angeles-based hotelier Matthew Kurtz and his wife
are two such aficionados. The couple dreamt of spending
more free time there, but soon realized that budgets forbade it.
That's when they conceived the idea of creating an affordable
yet well designed small hotel.
In partnership with local hoteliers Richard Crisman and
Jeff Brock (who are behind Sparrows Lodge and Holiday
House), Kurtz tackled the challenge of refreshing a historic
1930s property set against the stunning backdrop of the
San Jacinto Mountains. Centrally located in the Warm Sands
neighborhood, Les Cactus opened its doors a few months
ago, after an intense, six-month renovation. The 27-room,
adults-only hotel provides a relaxing stay at a reasonable
price, reinvigorating the area's hospitality scene. "We saw
a need for a fun, design-focused and affordable property,
that blurs the line between traditional hotel operations and
Only 100 miles from Los Angeles,
Palm Springs is the ideal weekend destination
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