Pool, Private Terrace | King Suite at Monkey Tree

Tucked beneath the San Jacinto Mountains in the heart of Palm Springs, Monkey Tree is a remodeled boutique hotel where mid-century modern design meets a fashionable, color-soaked twist. Originally built in the 1960s by celebrated architect Albert Frey, the property has a fun and frenzied past — rumor has it that JFK and Marilyn Monroe stole away here for a tryst during one of their stays. Today, it remains the most beloved hotel in Palm Springs, drawing couples, friends, and groups looking to swap city noise for sunny days and electric desert nights.

This suite sits just steps from the communal pool and leans fully into the hotel's retro spirit, with vibrant accents, a vanity, and a standout bathroom featuring an oversized soaking tub and modern fixtures. Step outside to your own furnished 300 sq ft terrace, strung with overhead lights — the kind of space that turns a quiet morning coffee into a slow afternoon hang and, eventually, a long evening with friends.

Beyond the suite, the hotel's eclectic common areas are made for mingling. Soak in the shared hot tub, take a bracing dip in the cold plunge, or float the afternoon away in the pool. Provided board games and a walkable neighborhood packed with bars and restaurants mean the fun never has to end at your front door — though with a terrace this good, you might not want to leave it.

AvantStay provides an upscale experience with services that elevate your stay and save time so you can enjoy every moment. Guests have access to a 24/7 support team and a tech-enabled concierge to book services, such as fridge stocking, mid-stay cleanings, and private chefs. For anything you need (or never knew you needed), we’re at your service!

Located 100 miles east of Los Angeles, Coachella Valley is an oasis for those looking to experience the beauty and ruggedness of Southern California’s desert region. Surrounded by picturesque vistas and mountains, an abundance of golf courses, shopping, and dining, this sunny destination is a must for those who enjoy the outdoors and the arts. Home to the country’s most famous music festival, travelers across the globe flock here to attend The Coachella Music & Arts Festival, hosted annually in April. No matter what time of year, there’s always something exciting going on.
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Nearby Activities: Escena Golf Club, Lulu California Bistro, Palm Springs Art Museum, Palm Springs SkatePark, Mesquite Golf and Country Club, Desert Healthcare Park, North Lykken Trailhead.

Home Truths:
- This home allows pets for a fee. If undisclosed pets are brought into the home without AvantStay's approval there is a fine of $500 per pet.
- This hotel is available as a buyout of all rooms for a special price! Please inquire for more details!
- This room does not have a kitchen.
- Children are welcome at this hotel. For adult-only options please check out our other hotels; The El Cid and The Marley.
- ​​​​​​​This room is part of a hotel with a communal pool and other shared amenities.
- Please note that we will need to electronically verify your ID before receiving check-in instructions.
- Landscapers service the property every Tuesday.
- Please note that this is a self-service vacation rental with contactless check-in and no staff on site.
- During the summer months, desert temperatures are extremely high, which may cause the pool temperature to rise as well. Unfortunately, there is nothing we can do to control this.

Parking details:
There is enough parking at the hotel for one car per room.

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The room configuration is as follows:

Studio / King bed with ensuite

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This is a smoke-free property. Violation of the no-smoking policy will result in forfeiture of the security deposit, a $300 smoking fee, and liability for any fire or property damage costs.

As part of our commitment to being good neighbors, occupancy limits and quiet hours (9pm-8am) are strictly enforced. No speakers or sound systems will be provided for use in our properties. Violation of any noise ordinances will be subject to fines that can reach up to $10,000 per violation.

Events or parties are not allowed without prior written approval and an additional fee. Any unauthorized parties or events will be shut down and a fine will be assessed. Please inquire for more information about our event policies and fees.

There is nothing more important to us at AvantStay than the health, safety, and experience of our guests & staff. We've enhanced our cleaning and sanitation protocols and are taking extra care to disinfect all surfaces between reservations with hospital-grade disinfecting solutions.

As a reminder, we do work with 3rd party vendors to maintain the property, and although we adhere to the strictest CDC guidelines and advise all contractors to wear PPE equipment, we can not always enforce. We strongly advise guests to please deny access if any vendors fail to meet and adhere to these standards.

IDs will be requested for verification after booking. All bookings over 30 days require a security deposit.

We report and prosecute all Credit Card Fraud.

This hotel offers its guests a sauna, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Palm Springs hotel is smoke free.