SPARROWS LODGE, Palm Springs

Sparrows Lodge - A restored 1950s retreat with rustic-modern rooms, Michelin-recommended dining, and an outdoor massage tent

Located 3 miles from downtown, this Palm Springs hotel features 20 rooms with exposed beam ceilings, concrete floors, and Italian linens. The property includes 10 Poolside Rooms with queen beds, Garden Rooms with king beds, an accessible room, and The Cabin with a full kitchen. The Michelin-recommended Barn Kitchen serves rustic American cuisine daily from 11 AM to 9 PM, offering fresh California ingredients and continental breakfast. Sparrows Lodge maintains a massage tent with two temperature-controlled treatment areas amid garden surroundings. Recreational amenities include a chlorine pool, whirlpool, outdoor fire pit, vegetable garden, and complimentary bicycle rentals. The property sits within a 10-minute walk of Koffi cafe and Albertito's deli, and 0.3 miles from Palm Springs Mod Squad and The Saguaro.

Pros

Rooms feature SMEG fridges, rain showers, and Grown Alchemist toiletries

Communal dining experiences include 'Chicken Wednesdays' and 'Steak Saturdays' limited to 30 diners

Art collection includes works by Ruscha, Kelly, Katz, and Baldessari

Television-free rooms promote a distraction-free environment

Cons

3 miles distance from downtown requires transportation

Limited dining capacity for evening events with maximum 100 guests