The Thompson Palm Springs seems to be the hotel equivalent of Berlin Brandenburg Airport, in terms of its opening timeline. The hotel was supposed to open in 2016, and still hasn’t welcomed its first guest. The good news is that it looks like this project may finally be turning a corner.
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A. The Parker Palm Springs is part of a points program (LHW), just not a mainstream corporate point program like the ones you get paid promote.
B. You say there are no high-end loyalty point properties in Palm Springs? The Ritz Carlton (Yes, technically in Rancho Mirage) is just outside of Palm Springs proper, in the heart of the Coachella Valley.
B. A lot of people come to Palm Springs as a standalone vacation, it sounds like you just don’t get it. Tourists and lots of celebrities come here to relax in the chic boutique (non corporate) hotels and behind the private walls & gates of the classic mid century estates Palm Springs is famous for.
B. The Andaz/Thompson site has been under construction for over a decade, locals never thought it would open after years of financial mismanagement and ownership changes. The whole community is relieved to see it finally completed. Now if they can only finish the long delayed Montage and Pendry hotels and residences in La Quinta, the Palm Springs area will have even more luxury options.
Ben, I know you stayed at a ton of Thompsons a few years ago while "homeless," because they allow pets. At the Thomson PS, I see this under pet policy: "Individual pets are restricted to 50 pounds."
We have an 80-pound mutt. Based on experience, did you notice Thompson properties across the countries being sticklers about weight?
There are lots of secluded places in Palm Springs area. Many like the convenient location - you can fly in - and not need a car to go to bars, restaurants etc.
Particularly since the population of Palm Springs is 50% gay plus a large Jewish populate. Ben - I know you don't like to go to gay destinations like Palm Springs and Ft Lauderdale, but Palm Springs is truly unique. All the gov't officials etc are gay (mayor etc) and so is the police department. Many LA celebrities have hide outs there. You should visit PSP sometime. Pride weekend is coming up first weekend of Nov.
Word on the street is that they're still not open, but expect to be any day... so instead of cancelling reservations, they are walking people.