Moroccan influences that are visible throughout the hotel combine
with midcentury heritage, and the contemporary aesthetic that
pervades the spaces. Different color combinations, bespoke furniture
and custom textiles make each one of the 46 guest rooms—including
two suites and one bi-level presidential suite—unique. Acqua di Parma
bath essentials, Revival New York bed linens and Sonifi entertainment
systems provide the highest level of comfort while the private patios
or balconies—many adorned with Moroccan fountains—offer peaceful
views of the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto mountain ranges. e highest
level and biggest suite (approximately 1,000 square feet) is Le Riad,
which refers to traditional palaces in Morocco used by royalty and the
elite class. Spread over two stories, it comprises two outdoor patios,
one balcony, a full size kitchen, billiards table, professional dressing/
makeup vanity and an in-room soaking tub at the foot of the bed in the
master bedroom, allowing guests to experience true luxury.
Bullard also took care of the public spaces, which feature a pool deck
and a private wedding garden. In the Pink Cabana restaurant helmed
by chef Jason Niederkorn—who prepares Mediterranean cuisine
with Moroccan influence—a tropical, fresh atmosphere inspired by
1950s- and 1960s-era Palm Springs is achieved through the colorful
wallpaper and chairs, as well as the green and white tiles on the floor
that complement the pink ceiling and booths. After entering through a
serene and olive tree-lined garden walkway that leads to the spa, guests
discover a charming relaxation area decorated with lanterns, mirrors,
metal accents and patterned decorative elements. Glamorous and
exotic, colorful and crisp, the Sands Hotel & Spa reinvents different
aesthetic codes without fear of eclecticism. sandshotelandspa.com
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without fear
of eclecticism.
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