Staying at the Inn was part of a mecca. I live next to Gram's Place in Tampa Fl, this was a must see for me. Joshua Tree Inn was much more than I expected. From the check in process to breakfast the next morning. All was perfect. Room 8, the bed was very comfortable, the room was soothing and calm, happy with a refrigerator and microwave. This is defniately a calming, tranquil place to roost. I wanted to stay longer once I got there. Next time. Thanks Stephanie for being so sweet.

I walked into The Joshua Tree Inn one night after being on the road for an extended length of time. I found perfect warmth at the front desk and a beautiful fire in the hearth. When I checked in, my eyes were pretty tired and I didn't realize until later that evening just where I had landed.
I was in room 3 that night and I don't think I ever slept so well.It was very rustic and comfortable, but clean as well...and we all know the line between rustic and clean can get blurred from place to place.No such problem here. zz zz zz

Steph and Larry were perfect hosts and knew the town inside and out. Although many must come through for the amazing park(just down the road), Joshua Tree the town is an amazing crossroad of culture and steph and larry knew all the right paths to travel.

I was really taken with the place. I went back and spent 8 days there looking for a home. Everyday I was grateful for the Inn.
As for Mr Parsons...well he was there ,too. As somewhat of a musician, I can more than recommend that any musician who respects his work stay here. I was fortunate enough to hang out in room 8 for a time,but have larry tell you the 'real' story.
Some places you are just passing through, and some places just can't be missed.After meeting the artists(passing through AND working there ) I met musicians and writers and had a piano to play. What more could anyone ask for? I hope anyone who stays will have even half the experience that I did!

Now let me qualify the title - we (my wife and I, 12 year old son, twin 3 year old daughters) DID end up there because of the Gram Parsons connection. Having read quite a bit about the legendary country-rock pioneer, we knew all about his death in Room #8 of the Inn - and that perhaps his spirit remains. What we found during our three night stay in Room #12 in November was more than enough to bring my wife and I back for her birthday (and a few nights in Room #8!) in December and is bringing all of us - plus my brother and his girlfriend - back this coming March. So why three trips in a matter of 4 or 5 months? And with the other accommodations available to us, why limit ourselves to the Joshua Tree Inn?

The Inn has the feel of a rustic Spanish outpost amid the uniqueness of the Joshua Tree desert. Built in 1950, its limited number of rooms - 10 to be exact - all open onto an enclosed courtyard and look out on the original swimming pool. Tables and chairs outside the rooms encourage guests to enjoy the privacy of this courtyard and mingle among themselves as well as simply sit and enjoy the positive and peaceful vibe of the place.

The respective rooms have a range of amenities including refrigerators, microwaves, fans, A/Cs and heaters, with two of the rooms - including our #12 - providing full kitchens and ample space for a family. They're comfortable and unique to each other, each having a private patio and their own design feel. We found viewing the pictures of each of the rooms on the Inn website a benefit prior to booking our first stay.

Each morning a "Continental Breakfast" (included in the very reasonable cost of the room) is served in a common dining room however the proprietors over deliver here with a range of food choices including omelets, breakfast meats, hot and cold cereals and a variety of fruits, breads, coffee, tea, and other drinks. The common area again encourages the guests to mingle and we were able to enjoy some great conversation with others over the morning meal.

Bringing it all together are Larry and Stephanie Fike, the managers of the Inn. They'll do whatever they can to make your stay enjoyable and comfortable, including bringing in food items of your choosing. In fact, when I booked the room the first trip, Larry asked simply if I had any special requests - I did and he saw to it they were met. That they are genuinely nice and interesting people is a bonus - I'm not sure either of them has ever met a stranger.

The Inn is located close to the Park Avenue entrance to the Joshua Tree National Park, an absolutely amazing and not to be missed experience. It's close too to plenty of restaurants, both in Joshua Tree and Yucca Valley, Pioneertown and a host of other unusual attractions.

Now look - this place is not the Waldorf-Astoria. Quirky, funky, rustic, bohemian, quaint, all of these and more would apply to the Inn. It's nearly 60 years old and does show its age in places however for my money, this adds to the appeal rather than detracts from it. But then again, if you're looking for a Waldorf experience, you're not looking to come out to Joshua Tree.

My wife and I agree there's no place else in the area we'd rather stay. While falling in love with the Joshua Tree National Park was a fantastic unplanned experience, so too have been our stays at the Joshua Tree Inn.

Ok, so let's get one thing straight - this hotel is -not- for everyone. If you're the sort of person who simply must stay in luxurious accomodation at all times then I really wouldn't bother staying here - this is the sort of place you stay in if you want to experience the world rather than just "see" it.

First impressions of the JT Inn are, to be frank, a little shocking - it's a run down looking shack by the side of the highway in the middle of the desert - not the best start. The grounds and pool are like something a little out of the 1960's - at least that's about when the pool was last painted! The rooms have A/C, but the unit looks like it would be more at home as part of the back to the future car than in a hotel room.

However, just take the time to kick back by the pool or take a dip and it soon becomes apparent that this is one of the great hotel experiences - you really feel like you've stepped back in time, or frankly to another planet.

On a serious note, the JT Inn is located perfectly for access to the JT National Park and not too far from the Western access to the Mojave for those driving through to Vegas the long way round.

I'd stay here instead of a chain hotel any day - it has its faults but overall is absolutely charming.

Oh the brekkie's not up to much mind you!