444 Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs, CA 92262. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V. Free parking. The security-gated entry makes La Mancha look like a private community, and it was designed that way. Once you're inside, though, a warmly respectful staff will pamper you, just the way they've coddled the countless celebs who've lent their names to the brochure. What distinguishes La Mancha from other resorts is its quiet elegance and service, not its modern but unoriginal furnishings.
Many guests opt for the villas, which have private pools, fireplaces, and wet bars.
Fruit baskets welcome arrivals. In keeping with the La Mancha theme, the Don Quixote Dining Room is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. 100 N. Indian Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, CA 92263. AE, CB, DC, MC, V. Free parking. This is one of the more unusual choices in town.