Sparrows LodgevsLa Maison Hotel
Both hotels are rated highly by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Sparrows Lodge is the choice of most professionals compared to La Maison Hotel. Sparrows Lodge ranks #7 in Palm Springs with approval from 9 reviewers including The Telegraph, Frommer's and Gayot.
Sparrows Lodge 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 Telegraph
9.0
"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
Oyster
Upper-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
La Maison Hotel
1600 E.Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, CA 92264
From $140/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Pool
- Free Parking
Fodor's
"Offering all the comforts of home, this small bed-and-breakfast contains large rooms that surround the terra cotta–tiled and very comfortable pool area." Full review
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For the greatest privacy, ask for an upstairs room.
Oyster
Mid-Range
"This quaint 13-room hotel located in downtown Palm Springs is the size of a motel, with the stylings of a hotel, and the service of a bed and breakfast." Full review
Gayot
"The name, La Maison, means house in French, but this hotel definitely exudes (at least its exterior) a California-Spanish feel with its L-shaped adobe layout and tiled roof."
Travel + Leisure
"This Mediterranean-inspired boutique resort takes inspiration from the South of France, with terracotta floors and clay tile roofs throughout the property." Full review