Sparrows Lodge

If you are really cool like me and over 21 like me (and well, maybe juuuuust over the crest of the hill like me), check out the Sparrows Lodge in Palm Springs. Chill place with a smooth vibe and a somewhat shabby chic arty feel to it. Stopped by there for five days with the wifey-pooh (the first wifey-pooh, btw) to celebrate my birthday. Palm Springs will leave you alone. Great place to fly under the radar for a bit. Goddamn paporattizi don’t have the address so don’t give it to them! Be careful; the desert will watch you die of thirst with an astonishingly neutral indifference, so keep hydrated by the pool all you scouts out there. Think of Sparrows Lodge as an oasis that not a ton of camels know about. Those are the best kind, no? Oh, great drinks and very yummy chow. The only reason you’d have a bad time there is if you decided that, yes, there was indeed extra room in your car downstairs, so you brought all of your emotional luggage along with you for the ride and the visit all the way from LA. Can’t help you there buddy. As they say in the ever-growing number of un-friendly cities in the US, “That’s your problem. That’s on you.” Otherwise and honestly, all you need there is a bathing suit and a toothbrush—kinda like that was all I packed from the City when I was younger and visiting friends and all the beautiful people in the 1980’s Hamptons. I was like a member of the Rat Pack, but I was alone alot so I guess that made me a rat. Interesting clientele there, too. The place offers chatting opportunities and will thankfully turn up it’s pierced nose at poolside posers who put their phones on speaker in public areas. Can’t do that or the Sparrow People with peck you back from whence you came. So, in conclusion, come here if you are cool by the pool. Don’t go if you haven’t gotten over yourself yet. Cheers, T (Oh, and if you noticed that the title of this review used the wrong accent over the “e” in après, congratulations! You are now SUPER COOL and welcome there. Just tell them Tim sent you.)

Sparrow Lodge is the perfect intimate, rustic getaway in Palm Springs. Garden dining and pool area are both great. Small enough you get to know the staff, who provide a friendly and personal stay. Our room was a bit dark, but overall, I highly recommend it for those who shy away from larger hotels.

We had never been to Palm Springs and this was the perfect choice. An oasis in the desert quite literally. Staff, rooms, amenities all fantastic quality. Lovely surroundings. Luxurious food and the best breakfast I've had at any hotel. The chocolate cookies were a must at the end of each day. 10/10.

There were many reviews about their cookies. I called since it was 8:30 pm and we were 10 min away to see if we could order to go. Even though they clearly state on their website they close at 9 pm, the person that answered the phone stated since I’m not a guest and it’s past the 7:30 pm cutoff time for sit down (they don’t have to-go boxes), they cauld not accommodate me. So if you’re trying to get their “well known cookie” and you’re not a guest, be sure to make a reservation before 7:30 pm.

Husband and I celebrated our anniversary at this lovely hotel. Everything was absolutely perfect. The food and service were so good that we ate every meal at the hotel. We usually like to explore and experience different restaurants; however we enjoyed our meals so much that we did not have a desire to leave. The grounds are wonderful. We each had a massage in the massage tent on property. We enjoyed our morning strolls in the adjacent mid century modern neighborhood. It is close to the arts district which has some great galleries and close to downtown. We had a garden room which was perfect. It was near the herb garden. We sat at the fire pit every night after dinner and met some nice people. Shout out to Dezi and all the other great employees. The included breakfast is wonderful as well. We will return.