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Sparrows LodgevsParker Palm Springs
Both properties are rated highly by experts. On balance, Parker Palm Springs ranks significantly better than Sparrows Lodge. Parker Palm Springs comes in at 91 with endorsements from 13 reviews including Lonely Planet, Afar Magazine and Oyster.
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
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
