About This Bed and Breakfast
The Willows Historic Palm Springs Inn, located in Palm Springs, California, sits next door to the Palm Springs Art Museum in a prime downtown location. This historic mansion-style bed and breakfast offers a peaceful retreat with beautiful desert landscaping, a cascading waterfall, and stunning mountain views. Visitors can enjoy scenic walking paths that lead up the hillside, offering panoramic views of Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley.
Atmosphere
This bed and breakfast provides an intimate, tranquil environment that makes guests feel like they’re staying in a private Italian villa. The property features immaculately manicured grounds filled with flowers and the gentle sounds of birds chirping and trickling water. With only eight rooms, visitors consistently note the peaceful atmosphere and exceptional privacy. The evening wine hour creates a friendly, social environment where guests can mingle in tastefully furnished common areas.
Cleanliness
Visitors describe spacious, period-perfect rooms that blend 1928 historic charm with modern amenities. The bathrooms receive particular praise for being well-maintained and spotlessly clean, featuring modern walk-in showers while maintaining their original character. Guests mention thoughtful in-room amenities including welcome snacks, water, and luxurious toiletries. Some rooms offer private outdoor entrances and stunning views of either the pool or surrounding landscape.
Breakfast
The complimentary three-course breakfast is served in a beautiful dining room overlooking a rock wall waterfall. Visitors praise the fresh, high-quality offerings served on fine china, though some note that dietary restrictions aren’t well accommodated. The set menu typically includes items like homemade scones, fresh fruit, and eggs Benedict, accompanied by coffee, tea, and fresh-squeezed orange juice. Breakfast is served between 8:00-10:00 AM, with some flexibility for earlier service upon request.