Out of this Orbit! Orbit In is FANTASTIC!! Hands down one of my favorite stays in my well traveled life. The rooms and grounds are right out of the 1950's with all the amenities of the finest 2017 A++++ hotel. The host Bill can not do enough for you. Tons of GREAT restaurants just a short walk away. The pool is out of this world. WARM and as you float around the pool you feel like you have been transported back the golden years of the 1950's. Just amazing. This is an adult B&B so no screaming kids jumping in the pool and running around the grounds. PERFECT. We liked it so much we booked our next stay at the airport on the way home! Bill & Joan Ruppert read more

Just the vacation spot my partner and I were looking for on our first trip to Palm Springs. We were very impressed with the Orbit in. Everything from the Staff, owers, location, to the palm tree lined canyon private setting and view, made our trip very memorable. We WILL be going back! read more

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The Orbit In Hotel is a beautiful mid-century hotel in the heart of Palm Springs. The rooms are comfortable and have their own unique charm. The staff is friendly and accommodating and has plenty of suggestions for things to do around town. Whether you are looking to explore the town or relax poolside, I can't think of a better place to go when visiting Palm Springs. read more

We stayed at this place on Saturday night and what a pleasant surprise. This is a really fun 10 unit motel where you step back in time to 1950s Palm Springs. Clean, beautiful, well maintained stay, walking distance to shopping and outstanding night life. Complimentary soft drinks and social hour which included their Orbitinni cocktail...a refreshing end to a warm day and start of evening fun. Don't expect a five star resort stay but do expect an intimate five star fun vibe in a great location. read more

My husband took me here for my anniversary in June. This is such a unique boutique hotel that we loved! The hotel has a mid-century, post modern architecture that is gorgeous and there is a pool in the center courtyard. The owners and staff are over accommodating and super friendly. The Orbit In has so many fun add-ons like their "Orbitini Hour" (their version of happy hour) with free martinis with fun music! They even have old retro bikes that you can borrow to ride around town. We absolutely will be going back! read more

You can see from my review from last year, I really loved this place. Just got back and I am really disappointed in the way we were treated. The website clearly states summer rates $119-$159. No one in our party (we booked the entire place) got a rate of $119.In fact our friends that had a tiny room with no view( the Twin Palms) were charged $159 per night. I don't know about everyone else but I know I got billed $169 per night (no kitchen). You would think they'd be happy that we filled the place for the weekend, but I've come away feeling like they bilked us. They wanted to charge us an additional $250 "group cleaning fee" and cancel the free happy hour until I protested. Some of our party decided to stay an extra night (Sunday). My freinds were given a discount rate ($30 less). I went into the office to inquire about a better rate and was told that it wasn't possible. On the way home, Kevin, the owner called my friend's cell to tell her that he went ahead a charged her credit card $30 because it was unfair to give them a deal and not me. Unbelievable! The rates and policies seem to be rather fluid so check all of your paper work and make sure they honor the rates they advertise. I was recently perusing trip advisor (sorry yelp!) and noticed that my negative review of the Orbit Inn had been taken down. When I posted it I was contacted by Trip advisor and Kevin asking if indeed it was a legitimate review. I guess it's obvious that TA censors their reviews or can be bought. It's also obvious that Kevin is a colossal jerk. read more

Beware being ripped off. A whole pile of my friends reserved all the rooms at the Orbit In for this past weekend. Jeff and I were one of the first ones to book a room when the weekend was announced - in fact, weeks before some of the others. We had never stayed there so didn't know anything about the individual rooms. When Jeff made the reservation they told us we had the Twin Palms room. Fine. It was the same cost($149 per night plus tax = $166, low season/weekend) as the other non-kitchen rooms (which were only about $15 more anyways). When we got there, we thought the room was cute but small. There was an outdoor patio that was just concrete and some dirt - no plants at all. I started to fume a bit when I saw everyone else's rooms - they were all twice as big and had cool amenities like fireplaces, outdoor showers, one had a bath tub. One was almost as small but had a really cool patio with a bar. Almost all of the other rooms had large picture windows looking out onto the pool area while we just had the one looking out onto our dirt and concrete patio. I feel like the room we stayed in should have been at least $30 less a night. I also feel like we were given that room because we booked early and didn't know anything about the rooms - of course, they're going to rent out the room least likely to be wanted to the first suckers who come along. One other issue: We were not given any extra toilet paper and at night, there is no one at the front desk. The one roll ran out and we had to ask a friend in another room for their extra roll. I was thinking that if we hadn't been staying there with a bunch of friends we would have had to go to the store. I feel like we were staying in the un-loved step-child room. Addendum: I looked again at the hotel website. It states that the room rates for the low season are $119 - $159 regardless of weekend or weekday. If our room wasn't the $119 one, I don't know which one was. We were charged $149 upon making the reservation and were not told we were getting a tiny room with a tiny bathroom and no view. We assumed at the time we would be getting one of the better rooms since we were paying near the top of the rate scale. read more

I'm more than a little embarrassed to be posting a review three years after my stay, but since it's positive, I'm going to go ahead and do it. I had won a two-night stay here in a charity silent auction two years before. First, kudos to the owner(s) for giving me TWO years to use that win, instead of the intended single year. I really appreciated that flexibility! As long as I'm praising the owner(s), let me praise every single staffer whom I encountered. Professional! Knowledgeable! Competent! Friendly! Everyone clearly wants you to feel at home during your stay, and they succeed! I only saw one room during my stay, my assigned room, but it was perfect from an MCM perspective! spacious, great accoutrements, a private patio, and views of the surrounding mountains. However, I had seen a couple other rooms two years earlier when I stopped by for a visit, and each has a unique interior and theme. It would be fun to work my way through each room! I did not take advantage of the pool, but I did enjoy more than one "Orbitini" at their poolside bar! Delicious! Even though most places in Palm Springs are fairly easy to find, I'll just point out that the Orbit In is no exception to that, though it's far enough off the main drags so that noise is never a problem. Orbit In is first-class lodging in a town that a lot of top notch options! It isn't cheap, but it's a great value if you appreciate MCM design! I just realized that I'm wearing an Orbit In t-shirt as I type this review! I got it as part of my winning auction package, and I proudly wear it out and about, telling people what a great venue this is! read more

If you want to experience the epitome of MCM lodging in the epicenter of MCM architecture, then book your stay at the Orbit In! Nestled at the foot of the San Jacinto Mountains, the cozy resort's focus is the salt water pool surrounded by clean and well-appointed guest rooms. The views are magnificent, the vibe is laid-back, the staff is professional and the owners, Jinny and Kevin, are some of the nicest hosts I've ever met. This is the place to go and unwind. Do not miss the Orbitini happy hour from 5pm to 6pm! read more

i gotta take this away from michael k. while i think it's totally fair to expect a clean room without drippy faucets, i think when he calls palm springs '...a tacky town,' then he's got it pegged all wrong. palm springs IS mid century. that's the design aesthetic of the area: architecture, furniture design, ambiance. it's not tacky, it's kitschy and that's the charm of the place. it's a one horse town with tons of old folks, gays and those weird desert dwellers that populate all the desert towns. in the midst of all this is an homage to a wonderful design movement. the orbit in participates in this homage and it's perfecly charming. the rooms are small, but it's a small boutique hotel. it's furnished with designers ranging from eames to noguchi and a ton in between. between 5 - 6 they have orbitini hour with free cocktails (that they offer anything at all is worthy of praise, not complaint) and the staff was wonderful, friendly and accomodating. if you're looking for spainish revival, santa barbara might be more your speed. palm springs is about desert eclectism and experiencing elements of a time long ago. read more

The Orbit In was wonderful, I highly recommend staying here! I came here for a weekend getaway with my husband as it was our first time visiting Palm Springs. The location was great, within walking distance of all of the downtown shops, restaurants and bars. The Mid Century Modern decor was very cool and made for a very authentic Palm Springs experience. The saltwater pool was heated to a perfect temperature and had a great view of the mountains. Our stay included an impressive continental breakfast with lots of fresh fruit, Greek yogurt, organic coffee and more. We really enjoyed their complimentary happy hour "Orbitinis" which were served to us poolside. There was also free soda, snacks and water which we could help ourselves too at any time. We also took advantage of the complimentary beach cruisers to check out the nearby neighborhood. Our room was very comfortable with a nice bed, private patio and it even included a record player with a ton of choices of records housed in the lobby. The manager and staff were awesome, very helpful with recommendations and went above and beyond to guarantee a nice stay. I will definitely stay here again on my next visit to Palm Springs. read more

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My partner and I have been staying at the Orbit In since 2008. Great mid century boutique hotel. Wonderful staff. Beautiful pool.

This place is fantastic. Gone are the hidden fees and incidental charges. This place has free carbonated drinks, sun tan lotion, magazines, books, dvd's, continental breakfast, and even a free HAPPY HOUR!!! On top of that the staff is very pleasant, friendly and willing to help with anything. The property itself is juxtapostioned against the mountains and is in a great location. It boasts a retro mid-century modern feel and most everything is vintage. Pool is chilled and this was clutch as it was humid and 120 degrees when we went and all the other pools were like bath water. Furthermore, it is a very nice relaxed atmosphere and you don't have to worry about obnoxious "fill-in-the-blank." Would definitely stay here again! read more

I died and went to heaven in 1957-62! LOVED this place. It is officially my favorite hotel. If you want to feel like you are on the set of Mad Men but still have wireless and a breakfast that has almond and soymilk - go here! Chilling around the pool, lightly cooled by their water misters, laying on floats, and sunning yourself to softly playing Sinatra...yes please! I had the smallest room - Twin Palms and i loved it. Cute backyard, record players in the room with records to listen to...I got ready listening to Herb Alpert everyday. The vintage bathroom is somehow brand new looking every though it is correct for the period. Their furniture is all in great condition. Bed was comfy. All the little touches were there. Elaine & Bill, the managers, are super helpful. I am def going back here! read more

Just spent a great few days here. The rooms are clean and lovely and they do a great job working in lots of mid-century details. We enjoyed playing records in our room. The intimate feel of the hotel appealed to us - the nightly happy hours and cozy outdoor space drives a sense of community which is fun. We had a late flight out and Bill was gracious enough to let us hang around and use the bikes and the pools and have a home base for the afternoon. He is a great resource and makes you feel at home. We'll be back! Thank you. read more

I was only expecting a mediocre place to stay. What a jewel! The attention to the mid century detailing was wonderful. The owners, Kevin and his wife, were the most delightful people!! I loved that it was just a very small inn in a residential area and really hidden away. Everything was complimentary--water in the room, sodas, etc. At 5 in the evening, the poolside bar opens for the "Orbitinis". Any guest can join in on the fun. Then, in the mornings, there is the continental breakfasts! Very clean and very well maintained. I really am torn between writing this review and not wanting anyone to know about my little secret place to stay in Palm Springs!! read more

This place is great because the staff is super nice and they offer you so many amenities at no extra charge: bikes, robes, drinks, and there's even records to play on the in-room turntable. There is no actual bar, just complimentary "Orbitinis" everyday at 5pm poolside! The hotel only has 8 rooms or so, is at the base of the mountain, and is 21+ only, so it's nice and quiet. Awesome mid-century architecture and nothing is old or beat-up. I recommend the Frey room as it's the only one with an outdoor shower! read more

If I could give 6 stars I would. I've never seen customer service like this before. Bill and Elena treat you like you're one of their family. It's very clear they love their hotel and pride themselves on the service. And Theresa the cleaner should take a bow too! Absolutely first rate in every respect. THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!! Gary read more

This was an amazing place to stay. It was relaxing, quiet, with very well kept rooms and grounds. The staff was the friendliest and most welcoming I've ever experienced and it was perfectly located. It felt like it was secluded and far from the downtown shops and restaurants, but it was really just a short walk away (or 5 minute drive if it's over 110 degrees like it was this weekend!). We stayed in the Eames Room and it was beautiful. Definitely take them up on the Orbitini happy hour and the free breakfast. They put in the effort and you can really tell. read more

I had a fantastic weekend at the Orbit with all my friends...rooms were great, the staff was friendly and I just adore Blue (the owners dog)...The only negative thing I can say about this place is the price, other then that it was AWESOME! read more

I actually stayed here during the Coachella Music fest. I think the people on the phone we worried I was going to be some sort of party animal. But the truth is I just wanted a nice quiet place to snooze in after the fun was had at the festival. I stayed in the Cha Cha Cha room which was nice because of the patio included. My date was a smoker so it worked out well for her to sit out there and smoke. The room was smaller then what it looked like in the pics but still a nice room and lots of windows for natural lighting. Of course dark drapes to help us sleep in the morning. The hotel itself was very nice and clean. For the most part it was quiet (but we got woken up around 9:30 AM by some loud elderly swimmers) and very cozy. I really appreciated the fact that their was free coffee and sodas for us whenever we wanted. It was just a matter of walking out to the fridge and grabbing a soda or creamer. It is amazing how some places will charge you $2 a soda and I was really happy that orbit inn happily had them available for free. I also loved the large towels they had and the comfortable robes. The hottub was hot! Just the way I liked it probably around 102 degrees. After the festival we climbed in and soaked for a good 20 minutes. It definitely soaked some of our sore muscles out and the robes they supplied were very comfortable as well. The staff was great! Very friendly and had great dinner and lunch suggestions. I would love to stay here again especially for Coachella next year. My only complaint was the early risers (I think the hotel draws an more older crowd) that were a little loud in the morning. I don't blame this on the hotel but it was annoying going to bed at 3 - 4 AM after the festival and being woken up at 9:30 AM. I am going to try and book them for next years Coachella. Hopefully I can get the date reserved. If you want a great chill spot this good as it gets. If you want a party spot then I suggest you down the way to ACE Hotel. read more

Weren't we lucky to have discovered this hidden gem! We haven't been to Palm Springs in 20 years but now looking forward to returning. The ENTIRE staff and Kevin (the proprietor) are stellar! This 10 room motel is reasonably priced and only two blocks from the main street of town. Do yourself a favor - get out of L.A.'s madness and book a long weekend at the Orbit Inn. These seniors had so much fun meeting the other guests - we all wined and dined. read more

Tremendous: gorgeous location, excellent salt water pool which is either cooled or heated depending on the time of year, the friendliest two managers in Bill & Elaine that I have ever met, and stylish to boot. Just a great time. Excellent location a few blocks from the main Palm Springs drag. Seriously, Bill and Elaine are rockstars who want to make you enjoy your stay. Not to mention the Orbitini hour, where the drinks are free and delicious, and the weather is probably great. You can't go wrong here. read more

One of the best places to stay in Palm Springs. The manager Jade was extraordinarily accommodating...I strolled into the managers office looking for directions to the nearest store for Advil and Jade hands me 4 Advil and a free bottle of red wine!!! The place is meticulous and well thought out. Free drinks, saline pool, comfortable beds and a great outdoor patio to relax under the sun or moon. A must stay when in PS. read more

I absolutely love the Orbit In. I've stayed here twice now and couldn't be happier with either stay. The first time I came with my boyfriend for a romantic weekend and it was absolutely wonderful. The best trip I've ever had. Kevin (the owner), Jade and Michael are all fabulous. I can't say enough about how wonderful Jade's food suggestions are. He's very good at figuring out what you'd like and has never steered me wrong. This isn't the place for you if you expect the most up-to-date, luxury accomodations but if you are a bit relaxed and love mid-centry decor, prepare to fall in love. While every singe piece of furniture isn't authentic, much of it is. Honestly I can't complain that the bed linens aren't from the 50's... read more

I visited for two nights recently while attending a conference at the convention center. What a welcome diversion from the ordinary this place is! My welcome was terrific, cocktail hour was well underway, special arrangements were made for my early breakfast, easy walk to Palm Canyon and my fave restaurant, Johannes, groovy accomodations, extra-extra-ordinary customer service, delicious orbitinis, wonderful salt water swim, borrow a bike, I cannot say enough about my terrific experience. I will recommend this place to anyone. read more

I stayed here the weekend before last with my friend Cade for Coachella. It was awesome! The couple who own it are so nice and helpful. We asked them where to eat close by and they made a great recommendation. There are bikes you can use to putt around the city, a nice pool and tiny but totally fine hot tub, free sodas in the fridge, coffee and a great little breakfast in the morning. There is Internet, record players in the rooms with records you can use in the office and in the rooms. Also there are flatscreen TVs with DVD players in them, and you cam check out movies at the office as well. It is a great great place. Check it out! read more

Completely wonderful. Warm and caring staff, adorable rooms... Ours had an all pink tiled bathroom and adorable kitchen and a little back patio. Pool is perfect. With only nine rooms it is a quiet little retreat totally removed from any kind of hustle or noise. Palms frame the view from the pool up to the mountains beyond. No complaints, just can't wait to return. read more

By far the best hotel experience I have ever had. besides from the rooms being lovely clean and full of character the staff went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable. We stayed one night and at check out in the morning mentioned to the owner that we would be shopping next day but where worried about the heat, We went in August, They invited us to visit the pool at their other hotel down the road if we wanted to cool off later in the day and gave us the gate key to get in. read more

Count those stars and multiply them by two. I feel like the world is going to be okay when I find places like Orbit Inn. You will feel like you have stepped back into the 50''s perfection. The location is fantastic. Park your car and walk to the best restaurants and shopping. This place is special. Bill made us feel like he was waiting for us to arrive so the fun could begin. We played Frank Sinatra on the record player in our room, drank complimentary Orbini's during happy hour. Even though you are in the middle of things, it's very quiet. Get off the couch and treat yourself to this very affordable inn experience. Thank you, Bil! Thank you to the owners and the staff. We can't wait to go back. read more

We've had our eye on this gem for a few years now. While on a self-guided mid-century modern bicycle tour, we stopped by the Orbit In. Oh, it looked so neat from the outside! The gate was open, and one of the staff happened to walk out. He let us come in & have a quick tour of the place, and that was it - we had to stay here! We tried to book a room on our next stay, but they were booked. Finally, we managed to get a room this September with other family as well. Yay! After that build up, the place exceeded our expectations! All staff are so friendly, led by Bill and Elaine. The place has a great vibe from morning 'til night. The amenities are substantial: from the generous continental breakfast spread, poolside cocktail hour, loaner bicycles, nicely appointed rooms; I could go on and on. We met Jeannie, one of the owners, and she is a delight as well. If you're a mid-century fan, you will love the authentic details throughout the property. From the Nelson platform bench/coffee table in our main room, to the efficiency kitchen, to the Saarinen dining table, it was just beautiful. You can tell the people who made the effort to rejuvenate/ restore this property have a lot of love for this period and this place. So, if you try to book & it is full, keep trying. It's a place that's worth the wait! I only wish they allowed pets so we could make a longer road trip with our dog, but that is really a minor issue, and doesn't change my high recommendation one bit. This will be our first choice from here on out. That being said, there is a sister property called The Hideaway that is appointed with late 40's furnishings. Given the attention to detail at the Orbit In, I bet that place is great, too. It's a bit larger, so might be able to take you if Orbit in can't! read more

The reviews are true. Stay here if you appreciate the nostalgic. The room we stayed in literally looked unchanged from 1955. (So beware those of you looking for modern, luxury bathrooms). The grounds are clean, the salt water pool is oh so relaxing, and the spa and fire pits are perfect for nights. The owner is on site during the day, and she is friendly! There is a dog named Blue who roams the property, but he does NOT jump in the pool. The location is prime and the continental breakfast is great! My only (small) complaint is, the TVs in the rooms are tiny. I think I am contradicting myself...they didn't have flat screens in 1955 ;) read more

I adore this gorgeous little place. The mid-century modern decor is adorable. Only nine rooms, so the pool's never crowded. And no kids allowed! Sorry, people with kids... I don't want your kids on my vacation. There's a cocktail hour every evening, with free Orbitinis (which is sake and juice). Sake isn't my thing, but I appreciate the gesture. The staff here is very sweet and accommodating. They do leave in the evening, which I didn't mind at all, but might bug you if you decide you need something at three AM. There are record players in each room, and a stack of records at the front desk to choose from. Pretty cool! Each room also features a cocktail shaker! Only thing that bugged me a little was that the photo of our room (the Cha Cha Lounge) featured a tiny bar on the patio. That was a big reason why we booked this particular room, and when we got there, we saw that that bar was no longer there! Just a little patio. Oh well. We still loved our visit and can't wait to go back. read more

First time here and I love the old time mid century look of the place, simple but very relaxing! I would go back very soon if I could!

If you want to take a step back into the Palm Springs of Frank Sinatra glamour, Orbit In is for you. The proprietors Kevin and Jinny have such excellent taste it will make you want to move in permanently. I loved the preserved architectural details, like the pink tile bathroom with the matching pink toilet. Even the poolside umbrellas are period appropriate -- they look like flying saucers. Then there are the small details that add up to great late 1950s and early 1960s decor: framed advertisements, place settings, record players in each room. We stayed in the Leopard Lounge and loved the leopard motif. It was really hard to leave a place that made us feel so at home. The breakfast is generous and the 5pm cocktail hour brings all the guests poolside. We felt at home here and can't wait to come back. Thank you, Kevin and Jinny, for making my birthday and my first Palm Springs trip lovely. We'll be back. read more

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Absolutely the best place to relax in the desert. The personal touch of orbitini's with the owners combined with a very tasteful decor really make this place the spot for us. Love the bikes too. read more

Where do I start to describe the mid-century wonderfulness and awesome retro vibe? We were looking for a perfect spot to spend New Years - we wanted the palmiest of palms for our getaway. We drove by this place a few years back and I said YES - I must stay there. So we booked late spring for New Years and it was perfect. can I give ten stars? Cuz five stars seems unjust. Our room had a pink tiled bathroom and an aqua toned ice bucket. We met Bill at the front desk who was cordial, friendly, polite and made us feel very welcome. The beds were comfortable,..the kitchenette was divine though the concealed fridge was challenging to locate though made it a mystery which I am ok with. The Jacuzzi was perfect after a late NYE outing...we were quiet! I promise! Breakfast by the pool worked out...toast, yogurt, fresh fruit...coffee...my needs were take care of. Will we be back??? Absolutely...and truthfully...driving away I felt a little blue. I miss you PS and the Orbit In. Oh - did I mention the views of the magical homes on the San Jacinto backdrop? read more

Perfect place that I would recommend to anybody who loves Mid Century Modern style and a family-run feel. The owner is so wonderful and puts on a great happy hour where you can mingle with the other guests. Small, cozy, big beautiful rooms, and super relaxing saltwater pool & hot tub. Couldn't have liked it more. read more

Peaceful, spotlessly clean, relaxing, tastefully decorated: this place has it all--except for good pillows. I slept without one (for four nights) rather than use the cheap and spongy foam marshmallows provided. Having said that, I'll continue my praise. The service was friendly and unobtrusive, just what you'd want in a place that calls itself "The Hideaway." The breakfast was nice and the fruit divine. Bicycles are available--free!--for cruising about PS. Do yourself a favor and treat yourself to a couple of restful days here. (Weekdays, not surprisingly, offer the most solitude.) read more

Stayed at the hide-away a half dozen years ago - solidified our desire to live here. Mid-century modern design and palm springs in general feels just right here. A perfect example of a perfect little hotel. read more