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Sparrows LodgevsDel Marcos Hotel
Both properties are endorsed by writers. On balance, Sparrows Lodge scores marginally higher than Del Marcos Hotel. Sparrows Lodge has a TripExpert Score of 83 with accolades from 9 sources including Frommer's, Afar Magazine and goop.
Sparrows Lodge
Fodor's
Jetsetter
Gayot
The Telegraph
goop
Travel + Leisure
Afar Magazine
Mr & Mrs Smith
Zagat
Oyster Show All Reviews
1330 East Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92264
From $139/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Pool
Fodor's "Rustic earthiness meets haute design at the adult-centered Sparrows, just off Palm Springs' main drag." Full review
Jetsetter "A hipster hacienda hideaway with summer camp inspired rooms in up-and-coming South Palm Springs." Full review
Gayot "A former 1950s motel that has been taken down to the studs, Sparrows Lodge was rebuilt from the ground up and reincarnated as a hip and haute retreat."
The Telegraph9.0
"A subtle sign—two small black birds on a white background—indicates you've arrived at the rustically romantic Sparrows Lodge." Full review
goop "Just like so many Palm Springs properties, this lodge has lived many lives before it’s most recent incarnation as a beautifully-restored 20-room retreat." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Sparrows Lodge was built in 1952 by actor Don Castle and his wife Zetta as a desert retreat far removed from the Hollywood hustle." Full review
Afar Magazine "Tensions dissolve immediately when guests arrive at Sparrows Lodge." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "Famous for holidaying Hollywood stars, Palm Springs can also shout about Sparrows Lodge, a cool, cabin-like retreat to the south of town." Full review
Zagat "This locavore locale in the heart of Sparrows Lodge serves sandwiches and small bites by day and intimate family-style dinners on Wednesday and Saturday nights (reservations required)." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"Originally opened in 1952, Sparrows Lodge was restored in 2013 as a rustic, upper-middle-range, adults-only hotel that gives guests cabin-like lodging and a break from technology. No TVs,..." Full review
Del Marcos Hotel Gayot The Telegraph Oyster Travel + Leisure
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
225 West Baristo Road, Palm Springs, CA 92262
From $129/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Pool
Gayot "This adults-only oasis features seventeen rooms named for the deserts most famous frolickers, from Errol Flynn to Bob Hope."
The Telegraph9.0
"A fun, multi-colored sign welcomes you to the Del Marcos Hotel, immediately conveying the retro vibe of this modernist property located in the city's historic Tennis Club neighborhood." Full review
OysterMid-Range
"Small and simple but with a sought-after retro vibe, the mid-range Del Marcos Hotel is a Palm Springs favorite." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The 17-room property remains a shrine to desert modernism, with a boldly angular roofline and low-rise construction made of native stone, redwood, and glass surrounding a saltwater pool."
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Frommer's "The setting, arranged with privacy in mind around a central pool...but despite the assiduously curated look, there's no attitude, no pretentiousness, and it's blessedly relaxed" Full review
Lonely Planet "At this 1947 gem, designed by William F Cody, groovy lobby tunes usher you to a saltwater pool and ineffably chic mid-Century Modern rooms" Full review
