DRIFT Palm Springs | Venue Report

The Lowdown

Type: Banquet Hall / Event Facility Boutique Hotel Hotel / Resort / Spa

Views: Cityscape Courtyard Desert Garden Mountains

Style: Bohemian
Coastal
Contemporary
Minimalistic
Rustic

Best type of Celebrations

Venue Setting

The place to gather. Our unique and flexible spaces, local design influences, and on-site amenities are perfect for you plus a few. Drift is located on Indian Canyon Drive, in the heart of downtown Palm Springs. Enjoy dinner at Farm or Rooster and the Pig, followed by an evening stroll along the paseo and the pastel palette of a desert sunset. It’s a 5-minute drive from Palm Springs International Airport, 2 hours from LAX, and a short drive to spots like Coachella, Palm Desert, or Joshua Tree National Park.

Capacity

Seated: 150

Buffet: N/A

Standing: 225

Fees

(Prices listed here are estimates only & are subject to change)

Price range: Join the party and sign in to view pricing

Does this include catering fees?: No

Estimated price per head: from $50 to $500

Additional charges: Tax and service fees apply to all event venue fees and food and beverage charges.

Insurance: Additional Insurance May Be Required Depending On The Event

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Event Logistics and Amenities

(Essential event logistics and amenities to ensure a seamless and memorable experience for you gathering)

Celebrations hosted here since: 2023
Curfew: No Curfew
Venue spaces: Indoor & Outdoor Venue Spaces Available
Catering: Client Must Use The Catering Provided By The Venue
Alcohol: Provided By Venue For Fee – You Must Use The Venue For All Alcohol Services
Music: Indoors & Outdoors
Smoking: Designated Smoking Areas Only
Accommodations: Drift Palm Springs offers 39 Studios and Suites onsite! Our spacious suites range from 1 bedroom to four-bedroom layouts, with full kitchens and living areas, and balconies or patios! Of our 39 studios and suites, we offer 87 individual bedrooms and beds!
Kid Friendly Events: Yes
Handicap Accessible: Yes

Amenities

Street Parking
Valet Parking
Wifi
Dining Chairs
Dining Tables
Onsite Restrooms

Venue Features

The scene:: Drift Palm Springs brings Baja style stateside to downtown Palm Springs, Southern California’s sun-soaked desert paradise. Enjoy spectacular views of the San Jacinto mountain range or Drift’s resort-style pool, where daybeds, cabanas, and loungers invite sun and relaxation. The hotel is home to Maleza, an upscale Baja-inspired restaurant in partnership with Jorge Espindola and Cesar Pita of San Jose del Cabo-based Roots and Roads. Locals and guests gather in Drift’s chic open-air event space, perfect for supper clubs and mezcal tastings, surrounded by a wall of cacti for added privacy. For more intimate gatherings, guests can prepare meals in-room, sourcing products from the Drift Pantry, a curated in-room marketplace stocked with locally sourced items, as well as an ample wine and beer selection.
Standout venue features:: With over 15k sq ft of flexible and inspiring indoor and outdoor event space, you have a variety of options for your welcome party, rehearsal, ceremony, cocktail hour, after party and farewell brunch. We provide a variety of awesome venue spaces at the hotel where you could enjoy your ceremony, cocktail hour, reception and even an after party! We have 39 guest rooms that hold closer to 100 guests. We specialize in full hotel buyouts where couples can enjoy a full weekend of fun, love and the convenience of having all your events onsite!!

Food Restaurants, Cafes, Bars, Lounges

This section provides insights into our diverse culinary and social offerings.

The hotel is home to Maleza, an upscale Baja-inspired restaurant in partnership with local Chef Ysaac Ramirez and Jorge Espindola and Cesar Pita of San Jose del Cabo-basedRoots and Roads. Here, groups can gather over Drift wines, beers, and mezcals in collaboration withMiller Family Wines andLa Luna Mezcal, each of which pairs perfectly with the seasonal coastal fare.

Maleza is rooted in Baja tradition with a bit of Palm Springs ease.

The hotel is home to Maleza, an upscale Baja-inspired restaurant in partnership with local Chef Ysaac Ramirez and Jorge Espindola and Cesar Pita of San Jose del Cabo-basedRoots and Roads. Here, groups can gather over Drift wines, beers, and mezcals in collaboration withMiller Family Wines andLa Luna Mezcal, each of which pairs perfectly with the seasonal coastal fare.

Maleza is rooted in Baja tradition with a bit of Palm Springs ease.

Celebration Locations

This section outlines the various spaces available within the venue for different types of events.

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