Prolific Entertainment producer/presenter Chris Isaacson who brings some of the most exciting shows and events to the desert announces a partnership with a trio of the most perfectly charming boutique hotels in Palm Springs.
“I’ve been bringing artists to the desert for twenty years, and I still think Palm Springs is the best room in California. Our artists have a wonderful experience here, right down to a great night’s sleep. That’s April Smith and her team, and now our audiences can join them. Make a weekend of it at the Palm Springs Cultural Center and the 10% is on us,” says Isaacson.
These three hotels are where we book our own artists, which is the highest recommendation we know how to give. The Dunes for midcentury pool days. Dive for an adults-only escape. Talavera for a private hideaway with real history. Three very different weekends, all of them minutes from downtown.

The hotel trio under the leadership of April Smith of Mariners Companies, Palm Springs Cultural Center, and Chris Isaacson Presents makes a fresh step in aligning for great Palm Springs experiences. See a spectacular show at an iconic location and stay for the weekend.

“Palm Springs has always been a place people travel to for an experience, not just a room. Partnering with Chris Isaacson Presents lets us offer guests the whole weekend, a great show and a great stay, and we could not be prouder to be part of it,” said April Smith of Mariners Companies.

We’re proud to offer three distinctive Palm Springs hotel experiences as preferred places for guests attending Chris Isaacson Presents at the Palm Springs Cultural Center. From the intimate adults-only European escape of Dive Palm Springs, to the historic charm and private luxury of Talavera Palm Springs, to the relaxed midcentury energy and resort-style amenities of The Dunes Palm Springs, there’s a perfect stay for every kind of getaway.

Dive Palm Springs Hotel:
A 13-room boutique hotel inspired by the French Riviera of the 1960s. Located in the heart of Palm Springs, this elegant adults-only retreat blends relaxed luxury with thoughtful design, creating an atmosphere of relaxed mornings, sun-soaked afternoons, and effortless desert evenings.

Recognized as a MICHELIN Key Preferred Hotel in 2024 and 2025, Dive offers curated wellness amenities including an infrared sauna, cold plunge, jacuzzi, and heated pool, along with a complimentary prix fixe breakfast each morning. Dog-friendly stays and a timeless desert setting make it easy to fully relax and unwind.

Talavera Palm Springs Hotel:
Tucked into Palm Springs’ historic Tennis Club neighborhood, Talavera Palm Springs is an intimate 11-suite hideaway that feels more like a private desert estate than a traditional hotel. Originally built in the 1920s as The Wigwam, the property pairs its storied past with a relaxed, decidedly romantic approach to modern Palm Springs hospitality.

Behind its walls, lush gardens, winding pathways and secluded courtyards create a world unto itself. Each individually designed suite opens to a private patio with its own jacuzzi, inviting guests to slow down and settle into the rhythm of the desert. Two pools, intimate gathering spaces and quiet corners beneath the palms add to the sense of discovery.

With downtown Palm Springs just moments away, Talavera offers the rare combination of seclusion and connection—close to the restaurants, galleries and energy of the city, yet wonderfully removed from it all.

Recently named Best Boutique Hotel in Palm Springs in Palm Springs Life’s 2026 Best of the Best.

The Dunes Palm Springs Hotel:
A Palm Springs landmark reimagined for a new generation, The Dunes Palm Springs brings fresh energy to the city’s iconic midcentury resort culture. Originally built in the 1960s and thoughtfully revived. At the heart of the property is a sun-soaked pool framed by towering palms. Recipient of Tripadvisor’s 2026 Travelers’ Choice Award, The Dunes is more than a place to stay. It captures what has always made Palm Springs irresistible: bold design, warm sunshine, a sense of escape, and the freedom to slow down and have a little fun.

Come for the show, stay for the Palm Springs experience.

The Dunes Palm Springs: https://www.dunesps.com/
Dive Palm Springs: https://www.divepalmsprings.com/
Talavera Palm Springs: https://www.talaverapalmsprings.com/


About: Chris Isaacson Presents
Chris Isaacson Presents is one of the West Coast's premier live event production companies, with more than 1,500 produced events over two decades. Signature productions include Dick Van Dyke's 100th Birthday Celebration with performance by Grammy Award-winner Jon Batiste; private events with k.d. lang; the Los Angeles premieres of Ryan Murphy's Feud: Bette & Joan and Pose for FX. Star-studded concert series for The Grove and Americana at Brand featured Sergio Mendes, Richard Marx, Natasha Bedingfield, and Dave Stewart, with additional collaborations spanning legendary songwriter Jimmy Webb, Cybill Shepherd, Fortune Feimster, Nikki Glaser, and Tony Award-winner Shoshana Bean. The company produced the historic final performance at West Hollywood’s legendary Studio One, and Isaacson served as a producer on the acclaimed documentary Studio One Forever. Isaacson also produced the City of West Hollywood’s 40th Anniversary & State of the Community Celebration, marking 40 years of cityhood and hosted by Bruce Vilanch, and has been honored with three Proclamations from the City of West Hollywood. The company currently presents a full season of live entertainment in Palm Springs, including Isaacson’s Radiant Works programs under its Upright Cabaret, non-profit.

About: The Palm Springs Cultural Center
The Palm Springs Cultural Center incubates, produces, and encourages arts and cultural programs to leverage the unique power of creativity to open minds, bridge what divides us, and discover what connects us. Their programs include film festivals, farmers’ markets, live performances, art installations, and lecture series—all of which function as creative inspiration points—expanding our learning and building meaningful relationships with the people and the environment around us.

The Palm Springs Cultural Center is a vibrant arts, culture, and community engagement hub. This remarkable institution is more than just a venue; it is a beacon of creativity, education, and entertainment for residents and visitors alike.

About: Mariners Companies, Inc.
The Mariner’s Companies is a Newport Beach, California-based investment and hospitality group specializing in owning and developing distinctive hotels, resorts, and RV communities.