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Colony Palms HotelvsParker Palm Springs
Both properties are rated very highly by those who travel for a living. Overall, Parker Palm Springs is the choice of most professionals compared to Colony Palms Hotel. Parker Palm Springs scores 91 with endorsements from 13 reviews such as Condé Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure and Fodor's.
Colony Palms Hotel
Condé Nast Traveler
Fodor's
Oyster
Jetsetter
Gayot
The Telegraph
goop
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Mr & Mrs Smith Travel + Leisure Show All Reviews
572 North Indian Cyn., Palm Springs, CA 92262
From $179/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Condé Nast Traveler "A speakeasy and brothel for naughty weekending movie-industry types in the 1930s, the 56-room Colony Palms has been reincarnated." Full review
Fodor's "This hotel has been a hip place to stay since the 1930s, when gangster Al Wertheimer built it to front his casino, bar, and brothel." Full review
OysterUpscale
"Elegant, but still relatively casual, this hotel is geared toward an adult crowd looking to lounge and dine in style." Full review
Jetsetter "Boutique desert sleep that draws the glitterati to its casitas, Moroccan-inspired spa and renowned restaurant." Full review
Gayot "This Spanish Revival-style property was built in 1936 just as Hollywood celebrities began migrating to Palm Springs, the new getaway "playground to the stars."
The Telegraph9.0
"This Spanish Colonial-style hotel was built in 1936 and is spread over three acres in the historic Movie Colony neighborhood." Full review
goop "Situated just off Palm Springs’ main drag, this Moorish-themed hotel revolves around the main pool (it’s a good pool)." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Originally established by Detroit mobster Al Wertheimer in 1936, this Spanish-Moroccan hotel has a former guest list that includes Frank Sinatra, Ronald Reagan, and Elizabeth Taylor." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "A time capsule of California cool, Colony Palms channels the best of Palm Springs." Full review
Travel + Leisure "41 rooms, 14 bungalows, and two grand suites...the lush flora that covers the grounds is mirrored in the emerald wallpaper of the rooms and the green-and-white-striped poolside cabanas and umbrellas "
Parker Palm Springs Gayot The Telegraph goop Travel + Leisure Condé Nast Traveler
Wallpaper Jetsetter
Afar Magazine Fodor's
Forbes Travel Guide Show All Reviews
4200 E Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92264
From $229/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Gayot "Just like its many celebrity guests, Parker Palm Springs has that "it" factor."
The Telegraph8.0
"The hip and quirky Parker Palm Springs is like stepping into an Andy Warhol painting." Full review
goop "Before you set up camp by one of the resort’s retro-glam pools, be sure to explore the winding pathways and sprawling grounds of this desert oasis." Full review
Travel + Leisure "This 14-acre resort filled with gardens and quiet indoor-outdoor spaces has been a desert hotspot for celebrities and the jet set crowd since the 1960s." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The Parker is not a hotel for people who want a tranquil, pastels-only resort experience." Full review
Wallpaper "So narcotic is the Parker Palm Springs with its 13 lush acres of Californian hacienda meets country estate, that leaving it induces a profound sense of withdrawal." Full review
Jetsetter "Jonathan Adler-designed Palm Springs landmark with a legendary pool scene, sprawling spa, and sexy bistro." Full review
Afar Magazine "Only two hours away from LA, it's the perfect place to go for some relaxing in the desert." Full review
Fodor's "The well-heeled East Coast crowd will feel just as cared for as breezy Southern Californians in this boutique-style property that has personality in spades. " Full review
Forbes Travel Guide Recommended
"Although the rooms' spacious design and private patios might tempt you to stay put, it’s hard to stay inside with so much to explore on the hotel's vast grounds. " Full review
