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Sparrows LodgevsKimpton Rowan Palm Springs Hotel
Both hotels are highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Sparrows Lodge ranks significantly higher than Kimpton Rowan Palm Springs Hotel. Sparrows Lodge comes in at #7 in Palm Springs with endorsements from 9 sources like goop, Mr & Mrs Smith and Travel + Leisure.
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
Kimpton Rowan Palm Springs Hotel Jetsetter
Wallpaper Afar Magazine Oyster The Telegraph Fodor's Travel + Leisure
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
100 W Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, Greater Palm Springs, CA 92262-6390
From $169/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Jetsetter "The only rooftop pool in Palm Springs also comes with fabulous desert views, airy rooms and a bar that’s becoming a local hotspot." Full review
Wallpaper "With 11 new or upcoming properties in the works, The Kimpton Hotel and Restaurant Group continues to expand at an astonishing rate." Full review
Afar Magazine "Set right against the mountains, it has spectacular views of the desert hills on one side and the city of Palm Springs on the other side. The roof top pool is the only one of its kind in Palm Springs." Full review
OysterLuxury
"For Palm Springs visitors who want resort-like amenities and a downtown location, it doesn't get any better than the upscale Kimpton Rowan." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"The Kimpton chain’s first Palm Springs property, six-storey The Rowan brings urban sophistication, a game-changing fine-dining restaurant and the first rooftop pool in the city to the revitalised Downtown complex." Full review
Fodor's "Dazzles locals and guests (especially the under-40 set) with stunning views from myriad picture windows and a rooftop deck, and an unpretentious vibe that puts guests of all ages at ease." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Conveniently located in the midst of downtown Palm Springs, the hotel offers 153 spacious guestrooms and suites"
Palm Springs Travel Guide
March 1, 2021
Frommer's "Rooms are sleek(with hard floors—they're pet-friendly) with funky touches such as a big plastic camel hiding in every closet. Some have modest balconies with two chairs." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Offers unparalleled views of the mountains and valley from upper floors and the rooftop pool deck has a swinging bar scene. Spacious rooms are more clean, sleek international contemporary." Full review
Michelin Guide "At seven stories high, and containing some 153 rooms and suites, the Rowan is sizable by boutique standards...the rooms are spacious, and light is plentiful, thanks to the floor-to-ceiling windows" Full review
