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Parker Palm Springs
- Where:
- Why:Culture touring
- When:November 2025
- Who:Me and a group of fellow art and design enthusiasts
"Maximalist, indulgent desert refuge "
Maximalist design playground where vintage Palm Springs kitsch meets seclusion and luxury. Complete with croquet lawns, bocce and lemon groves, world class dining and desert mountain views for miles, this is a California fever dream.
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Chilly desert nights mean epic fireside hangs
The ultimate bohemian desert den
The house ride
Secluded, cozy, A-list villa
Private bedroom terrace...
Hanging chairs in the living room for that swinging Palm Beach life
Show me a more glam bathroom anywhere
Luke Edward Hall's collector-worthy merch
Jonathan Adler's zany welcome lobby
Even the lush paths are design oriented
Private dinner in Gene Autry's own house
Padel court! Go early before the sun bakes you
Unbelievable Coachella vistas
Post-padel match fruit stack at Norma's
Wander your way over to the hidden oasis, Lemonade Stand (spiked with anything under the sun upon request)
Silly drugs
Starting a decadent night with luxe oysters at the Counter Reformation bar
Confession!
Moody mirror ceiling selfies at Mister Parkers
The PSYC lounge
I was thrilled to cozy up to this for early morning laps (or if the sun gets too scorching mid-day)
Highs & Lows
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Design, design, design. They let Jonathan Adler's imagination run wild and it really shows, down to every last guest room, common area, takeaway, and tea spoon
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The combo of guest rooms in the main hotel plus private villas means there's something for every level of luxe, but the Gene Autry rental house is really next level. Use if for your next-level soiree and host a glam house party in total privacy. The balance of total discreet seclusion honed by decades of LA's highest profile names making this their retreat, with a sultry, sexy nightlife really hits it
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The rotation of high-end house cars like Lambos and Porsches for service as the guest shuttle is a deft touch. My pick up from the airport in a Porsche Taycan Turbo GT was top notch
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Small and large hospitality graces everywhere. Turn down service and a warm cookie-bailey’s shot nightcap was a necessary evil
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Artist and illustrator Luke Edward Hall does all the printed materials like the guest books, even all the little animated graphics on their site
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Triple A+++ all the way. No downers to speak of. (Unless you ask nicely, this is Palm Springs;)
Important Bits
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Type
Luxury lifestyle
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Vibe
Utterly decadent, designy haven
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Location
Hushed and secluded but minutes from downtown Palm Springs
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Rooms
144 guest spaces including the private villas
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Pre-Arrival & Arrival Experience
The wow-factor starts at the entrance into the glamourous lobby. Front desk couldn't be nicer, with attendants stationed to help find your bearings (it took me a full day). **Wink wink...keep an eye out for the VIP key at check-in for a welcome treat at Mini Bar
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Future Forward
Glass bottles only, water conservation at pools, gardens and landscaping, electric vehicle charging stations, herb and vegetable gardens onsite
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Music
Yacht rock, glam grunge, soul classics, groovy funk..all take a spin on the playlist. Outdoors, the sound of birds and the wind in the trees
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Year Opened
Originally in 1959, the first CA Holiday Inn. Then a superstar magnet as Gene Autry's hotel, and finally The Parker since 2004
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Designed By
Dazzlingly, by Jonathan Adler, who continues to make updates and improvements. Not a single witty, provocative detail is missed, large or small
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Health & Wellness
The opulent and cheeky Palm Springs Yacht Club (PSYC) is home to do the spa, indoor pool, and gym. Multiple luscious pools. The outside tennis court is home to Wyn Tennis Academy (introduce yourself to Padel, the Euro sensation)
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Food
All A++++ : Mister Parker's: clubby, lounge supper club. Counter Reformation: spicy, moody wine speakeasy with a former confessional in the back for private convos. Norma's: outdoor, decadent Cali-fresh cuisine. Find Lemonade Stand hidden somewhere among the tree lined paths, or book Mrs Parker's for a special occasion (private candlelit dining by the Gene Autry pool)
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Bar, Events & Nightlife
All the above are hot spots for guests and locals, or just cozy up to the roaring fire pit in the lobby lounge/bohemian den.
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Minibar & Retail
The gift shop in PYSC has prime hotel merch, including custom swimwear and towels, and Adler goodies. Excellent in-room treats, espresso and tea set up.
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Accessibility
Many rooms/villas available, and plenty of ADA pathways and access throughout the acreage
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Pet Friendly
$200 per pet per night
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Children
Yes, and with the spacious villas and extensive property, it'd be a shame to not include yours. Marginal charges apply to extra beds for some rooms.
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Price
$200-400 for most hotel rooms, $2000-$3000-ish for villas
- Tel.
- Website
Parker Palm Springs
Parker Palm Springs, 4200 E Palm Canyon Dr #5230, Palm Springs, CA 92264, USA
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In the Area
Hotel Location Parker Palm Springs, 4200 E Palm Canyon Dr #5230, Palm Springs, CA 92264, USA
13 acres of lush grounds and freestanding villas, with a main hotel building make the Parker an oasis in the desert. Minutes from the action downtown, this is a peaceful (if you want it) and lively (if you're looking), utterly secluded spot with amazing nightlife options. Still a discreet escape for Hollywood's A+ list since the days of Crosby and Sinatra.
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