Talavera Palm SpringsvsSparrows Lodge
Both The Rossi Hotel and Sparrows Lodge are highly recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, Sparrows Lodge is preferred by most professionals compared to The Rossi Hotel. Sparrows Lodge has a TripExpert Score of 83 with praise from 9 reviewers such as Jetsetter, Frommer's and Fodor's.
Talavera Palm Springs
375 W. Arenas, Palm Springs, CA 92262
From $0/night
- Pet Friendly
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Pool
- Free Parking
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The eight-suite San Giuliano Hotel is a charming property that’s only a few minutes' walk from downtown Palm Springs." Full review
Gayot
"A tranquil getaway that caters to people and their pooches."
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In order to accommodate guests traveling with furry friends, the hotel allows dogs under twenty pounds (for a $200 security deposit and $30 charge per day) and will deliver a “doggie basket,” including special water, dog chews and treats; doggie beds and bowls can be borrowed upon request.
Condé Nast Traveler
"Walking int feels more like walking into a home than into a hotel—it's intimate, quiet, and wonderfully run." Full review
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