Palm Springs, CA hotel recommendations

[Romann]

HELLO!

 

I know that there were a number of people who attended the Palm Springs event earlier this year and I was wondering about some of the hotels that people stayed at and if there would be any recommendations. Also, I would appreciate any input from residents of PS as to what they know as well and have heard from the locals.

 

Any input would be great and much appreciated!

[Steven_Draker]

Renaissance Palm Springs hotel

 

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[Bosguy]

Last March I stayed at East Canyon Hotel and Spa and could not have been happier. Convenient, peaceful, reasonable, clean, great facilities, and marvelous customer oriented staff. Only problem was noisy neighbors.

Their web is http://www.eastcanyonps.com Telephone 877-324-6835

 

Boston Bill

[+ bigjoey]

Lots of private houses for rent; most have pools and hot tubs. Great for privacy if you will have clients.

[Epigonos]

Romann, if you are looking for gay boutique hotels and B&B’s try researching the following site http://www.tripadvisor.com. Type in Casa Ocotillo Palm Springs and then click on Specialty Lodging travelers recommend. Up will come an extensive list of gay lodgings recommended by visitors.

[Guest Ace]

Hey Romann;

If you're looking for a FUN place, with an unobtrusive staff, check out Helios.

It's the ONLY place I stay in town. Decent rooms, playroom, outside play area, pool, jacuzzi, breakfast.

http://www.yourgayresort.com

[nate_sf]

This spring a few of us stayed at Terrazzo (http://terrazzo-ps.com/). It was a nice, low-key place. Not as racy as Helios, but not too uppity either. A nice facility and well-run. Non-descript, which may or may not appeal depending on what you're looking for.

 

A number of years ago I also stayed at El Mirasol Villas in Warm Sands (http://www.elmirasol.com/). I liked that place too, and the staff was very friendly. At the time Warm Sands was very cruisy at night, though I'm not sure it is now.

 

So depends what you're looking for. Terrazzo and El Mirasol are nice mid-range gay focused small resorts.

 

I was intrigued with the Ace Hotel in Palm Springs but it was all booked up when we had the Forum gathering this spring. It looked like it was stylish and cool, could be fun.

[Steven_Draker]

Depending on the clientele you have sometimes staying in a hotel would be a better choice than staying in a Gay Guest House on Warm Sand. I've stayed at both. Just a thought.

[leigh.bess.toad]

Only problem was noisy neighbors.

 

Oh, are you going to be paying for that remark. In less than 36 hours, unless I miss my guess.

 

Unless you are talking about Daddy and then I see a time out in your future.

 

[Diverdan]

I guess it all depends on what kind of noise you experienced--~! Or, on the other hand if the noisy neighbors were friendly or unfriendly. I once stayed at a place where there was some interesting noise going on next door, when I went out in the hall, I found that the the door to the adjacent room was partially open so I went in to see what was going on.... well, to make a long story short, I stayed and contributed to the noisy fun.

[Guest Ace]

And THAT is the beauty that IS Palm Springs!

[nate_sf]

I guess it all depends on what kind of noise you experienced--~! Or, on the other hand if the noisy neighbors were friendly or unfriendly. I once stayed at a place where there was some interesting noise going on next door, when I went out in the hall, I found that the the door to the adjacent room was partially open so I went in to see what was going on.... well, to make a long story short, I stayed and contributed to the noisy fun.

 

Sounds like a night at a Warm Sands resort. Per Steven's comment, depends who you are going with and what you are looking for. The gay resorts get into your business, which can be fun and social if that's what you want, but not every client would feel comfortable with that.

[Epigonos]

Romann, a final word, at least, from me. The Hacienda at Warm Sands is absolutely beautiful. The rooms are very nice with lots of polished wood and plantation shutters. Many room have direct access to the resorts two pools which are clothing optional. It is also the most expensive of the gay hotels/resorts. http://www.thehacienda.com.

[+ sf westcoaster]

At the last PS event I stayed at the The Hacienda and if you are looking for a gay, clothing optional resort, the Hacienda is tops. Includes a breakfast and a lunch and elegant rooms and grounds.

[+ Oliver]

... Any input would be great and much appreciated!

 

Hmmm - I know of a place that would welcome YOUR "input" as of February 1 to May 1, with private pool and other amenities. Do, however, avoid anything glass!

[Decatur Guy]

I stayed at this Tiki-themed place in downtown PS in 2006.

 

http://www.roadsideonline.com/neon-road-trip/129-neon-category/6962-tiki-heaven-caliente-tropics-palm-springs-california

 

It was ideally located near downtown PS and it was inexpensive. While it was not a gay resort (families stayed there), I hosted a fun gathering of 7 or so guys arranged on the Internet with no problem.