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July 2022
Santa Barbara Magazine
We get away in Paradise
With just 14 rooms, AZURE SKY is a newly renovated microhotel embracing a midcentury modern ethos in South Palm Springs. Originally built back in 1959, the hotel, now operated by Santa Barbara’s Acme Hospitality, features serene grounds that have been thoughtfully transformed. A grassy meadow, formally the original pool, features an inviting fire pit. The expansive new pool area is now the focal point of the property with unobstructed views of the San Jacinto Mountains.
Restored and redesigned with a neutral_palette, muted black finishes, and glossy wood, the accommodations include plenty of natural light. Boasting custom-built beds, the spacious suites-12 of which feature kitchenettes-call to mind an airy apartment more than a hotel room. With a lobby that doubles as a retro living room, complete with a cocktail bar, guests don’t have to leave the property to enjoy all the desert has to offer.
June 24th 2022
SF GATE
The Four New Must-Stay Boutique Hotels in Palm Springs This Summer: Azure Sky
A private oasis in the heart of Palm Springs, Azure Sky is the brand-new boutique hotel now accepting reservations (as of June 6th). Designed in the Desert Modern style, with soaring roof lines, walls of glass, peek-a-boo exterior screens, and seamless transitions between indoor and outdoor spaces, Azure Sky is a nod to classic 1960s Palm Springs while offering guests all the luxurious amenities that accompany a dreamy getaway.
The space truly feels unreal, in the best way. Unobstructed views of the San Jacinto Mountains give way to a sparkling pool and date palms that sway in the warm summer breeze. The suites are elegant yet understated, offering respite from the busy world you left behind. With no telephones or televisions en suite, Azure Sky is conducive to switching off (although there is great WiFi when you need it!). Instead of a screen, spend your day reading in your private hammock, or lounging by the expansive pool amid lush desert landscaping. Azure Sky is all about basking in the calming seclusion of a chilled-out architectural highlight.
June 11th 2022
LaLa Scoop
Relive California’s past with 5 reimagined hotels
Transformed into a design lover’s Zen oasis, this former apartment building from 1959 has been reborn as 14-room Azure Sky Hotel, set in the tranquil Deepwell Estates neighborhood. The design team behind this Palm Springs newcomer has made mid-century modern with a calm aesthetic in this secluded property just minutes from all the action of downtown.
Thanks to the vision of the creative team Lightning Bar Palm Springs, made up of John Janulis (partner in Villa Royale Palm Springs & Lightning Bar Collective) and Anne L’Esperance (An Ellipsis Design) with the help of Cioffi Architect, two years were dedicated to breathing new life into every aspect of Azure Sky.
May 12th 2022
Hospitality Design
Azure Sky to Open in Palm Springs Next Month
An upscale adults-only hotel will soon join the hospitality landscape in Palm Springs, California. Azure Sky occupies a midcentury structure transformed by locally based Cioffi Architect and Anne L’Esperance of An Ellipsis Design to accentuate its roots and revitalize the property as a modern sanctuary.
April 15th 2022
Locale Magazine
For the Traveler in Need of Relaxation
Originally built in 1959, this exclusive hotel caters to adults and promises a serene stay where you can unwind and escape your everyday worries. Out of the 14 rooms provided, 12 are equipped with kitchenettes and outdoor hammocks, giving you a sense of seclusion you won’t find at a chain hotel. Make your way through its midcentury modern hallways and utilize outdoor amenities, like a 4,500-square-foot pool, Jacuzzi, two courtyards and lounge seating scattered throughout the property. The best part? As you check in, you can enjoy a premium cocktail by the cozy fireplace, which is accented with custom woodwork and vintage lighting.
PERK: Guests can enjoy a cocktail by the fireplace as they check in.
April 4th 2022
SF GATE
7 top-rated Palm Springs hotels to visit
This adults-only, 14-room gem is the newest luxury boutique hotel in Palm Springs and is conveniently located close to downtown Palm Springs, but secluded enough to be a serene residential sanctuary. The hotel was originally built in 1959 and underwent two years of restoration before reopening in April 2022. Guests entering the lobby can enjoy a cocktail by the fireplace while checking in, then wind around the hotel’s courtyards and fire pits on the way to their room or the pool.
March 5th 2022
FORBES
77 New Hotels Around The World Opening This Spring
Azure Sky will open a 14-room, adults-only property in Palm Springs in mid-April. In view of the San Jacinto Mountains, the property features desert landscaping and a terrace complete with pool and whirlpool.
February 22nd 2022
PALM SPRINGS LIFE
Glow Up
Built in 1959, the midcentury hotel will be reborn in April as Acme Hospitality’s first property in Palm Springs. The company behind such spots as the Santa Barbara restaurants Loquita and The Lark as well as the hip Nevada County hotels Holbrooke and National Exchange modernized the boutique’s 14-room property, which features a 4,500-square-foot pool and fit pits.In the rooms, chic updates include built-in beds with tufted blush-colored headboards.
January 6th 2022
Travel + Leisure
Perfect for West Coast Road Trippers
Palm Springs, California is already an adult’s playground filled with golf courses, world-class spas, plenty of hiking trails, and incredible art and design. Soon, travelers headed to the area, especially as part of a quintessential West Coast road trip, will find Azure Sky, a forthcoming boutique hotel adding to the already stylish landscape.
January 5th 2022
Just Luxe
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December 21st 2021
Travel Agent Central
Azure Sky to Open in Palm Springs in Early 2022
December 20th 2021
Luxury Travel Magazine
Azure Sky, an Intimate Luxury Boutique Hotel to Open in Palm Springs
December 17th 2021
Visit Palm Springs
What’s New in Palm Springs: Coming Soon
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