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572 N Indian Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, Greater Palm Springs, CA 92262-6030
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#59 of 80 hotels in Palm Springs
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4.2
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4.2
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3.5
Value
3.4
Originally built in 1936 by reputed Purple Gang Mobster Al Wertheimer, the Colony Palms Hotel was once a saloon, speakeasy and gambling house that later became a playground for Hollywood ICONS including Humphrey Bogart, Marilyn Monroe, Clark Gable, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin & Rita Hayworth. Colony Palms Hotel has maintained its nobility as a stunning four-star boutique hotel spread out over a three acre property. The rooms promise subtle sophistication with brilliantly colored mosaic tiles and fabrics, rich woods, and suzani headboards. Many have fireplaces and claw-foot bathtubs. Mature gardens throughout the property provide privacy, and intimate outdoor spaces, and the rooms open to the a central courtyard with pool. The hotel’s restaurant, the Purple Palm boasts exquisite cuisine and a stunning view of both the pool and San Jacinto Mountains. The newly redesigned Spa offers a serene atmosphere and top of the line treatments. Colony Palms Hotel also plays host to a variety of stunning weddings and events, with the option of utilizing a newly refreshed private event space or a full property buyout for a truly intimate celebration. Colony Palms Hotel is a mix of modern luxuries with a dash of romance and tranquil getaway.
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Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Sauna
Bar / lounge
Bicycle rental
Bicycles available
Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
Valet parking
Wifi
Hot tub
Pool / beach towels
Outdoor pool
Heated pool
Saltwater pool
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Poolside bar
Spa
Couples massage
Facial treatments
Massage
Baggage storage
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor fireplace
Outdoor furniture
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning
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Air conditioning
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Private balcony
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Minibar
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Flatscreen TV
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Non-smoking rooms
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Historic Hotel
Languages Spoken
English, Spanish
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J K wrote a review Mar 17
Austin, Texas11 contributions1 helpful vote
Lovely, intimate hotel with stunning landscaping and exquisite attention to detail. Management and staff was kind, professional, and attentive. We had absolutely no issues during our stay beyond occasional noise from other guests. Our room was on the smaller side, but it had ample storage, comfortable furnishings, and a large, luxurious bathroom with plenty of huge, fluffy towels and sandalwood-scented toiletries. The minibar was thoughtfully appointed with all kinds of goodies, and the room was stylishly decorated with a glam brass and glass aesthetic, as well as wood and marble surfaces that we much prefer to dubious carpets. Loved the fun wallpaper too! Where this hotel really stands out though is on the grounds. We greatly enjoyed the green-tiled pool and hot tub surrounded by birds of paradise, banana trees, citrus, and palms, and a host of green and white deck chairs and umbrellas. We would definitely stay again!
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Date of stay: March 2023
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Responded 4 days ago
Dear jkX6766JV, thank you so very much for such a well written review. It truly depicts the experience we endeavor to provide to all of our guests. We truly appreciate your time and for staying with us - as we know there are many options to chose from in the Palm Springs area. We await your return anxiously, until then... Warm Regards
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JennyWM87 wrote a review Mar 5
San Diego, California8 contributions1 helpful vote
We just finished a stay here to celebrate our anniversary. Wow! Did this place impress us. Every single staff member we interacted with was so kind. Brandy is the star though! She made us feel so welcome and went over the top to celebrate our anniversary! I had to hug her when we left! The food was great for breakfast. They had complementary yoga (with the sweetest teacher) as well. The grounds were well kept and inviting. The bed was comfortable and room was clean. Such a good vibe here and beautiful resort. Close to downtown too!
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Responded 1 week ago
Dear JennyWM87, thank you for taking the time to write such a special review. This is a true testament that our team is doing their best, to provide the best experience here in Palm Springs. We hope we have the opportunity to exceed your expectations once again in the near future. Warm Regards
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martingboost wrote a review Feb 2023
Santa Ana, California1 contribution
Hotel was supposed to be completely remodeled/refreshed? But it wasn’t, maybe new floors in the rooms and new wallpaper but other than that everything is as it was. Also, while making reservation was told only 3 rooms left, but after getting their place was almost completely empty? Extra charges of valet and grounds ($65?) are not worth it. Very expensive for what you get. In the restaurant there are many workers but service is slow and nobody seems to know what they are doing?
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Responded 2 weeks ago
Dear martingboost, thank you for taking the time and share your most recent experience here at the Colony Palms Hotel & Bungalows. We appreciate reading your comments, as we treat all feedback as a gift. We will communicate this to the team to ensure its an isolated event. We truly do hope we have the pleasure of having you with us in the near future. Warm Regards
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laurelsmith0307 wrote a review Feb 2023
Chicago, Illinois1 contribution
This is a beautiful and classic boutique hotel. Understated luxury at its best. The front desk and valet staff was amazing - quick to respond to any issues and made us feel welcome. Only feedback is that the restaurant team seemed to be struggling to get orders out whether they were busy or not. It could be a staffing issue but it was noticeable.
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Responded 3 weeks ago
Hello laurelsmith0307, Thank You for sharing your feedback, we are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay with us! We strive to improve every day and hope to see you again soon.
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florbutler wrote a review Feb 2023
San Diego, California2 contributions
Visited for Birthday celebrations. Due to Covid we had to change all our plans until February. We compliment most sincerely Brandi at booking dept. She was most helpful and a great Ambassador for the Hotel. Accommodation was very good except only one chair in bedroom which was due, I believe, to Fire regulations! Good food and drinks but the following needs attention: Taking ages to have our meal delivered to our table. Whilst everything is cooked as ordered - but to take up to 50 / 60 mins in a not too busy restaurant is not on. Also, the gentleman checking us into the restaurant was most unhelpful and without any welcome. Attitude and personality seriously missing.
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from Bruno Santos, General Manager at Colony Palms Hotel
Responded 4 weeks ago
Hello Florbutler, Thank You for sharing your experience! It was a great pleasure meeting your family. We hope to see you guys again soon. Your feedback helps us continue to grow and improve on a daily basis.
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shannonwalker wrote a review Jan 2023
2 contributions2 helpful votes
The rooms are tired. We asked to see an alternative room which wasn't much better - and then they charged us an extra $150 per night and kind of talked down to us when we questioned this at check out. I felt I had been played. The hotel makes you sign a document saying you can't leave - which is obviously done on purpose because you would leave if you really how tired this property is once you check in and you are overpaying. The hot water takes a good 10-15 minutes to kick in and is so incredibly wasteful. Food is substandard, no pool service- well if you go get everything yourself - the only good about this property is the playlist by the pool and the lush gardens. It is not a four star - and I would not stay here again. There are so many better options in the desert. I wish I had read these reviews before booking.
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Date of stay: January 2023
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Responded Feb 7, 2023
Dear westvanshan, thank for taking the time to write a review about your stay. It is by reading all review we can see where we can celebrate, and where we need improvements. We will ensure that this situation was an isolated occurrence, as we continue to strive to be the destination to experience here in the Palm Springs area. Warm Regards
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Greg B wrote a review Dec 2022
Caribbean2 contributions
Setting is lovely. Food is average at best (if you manage to get served what you actually ordered) Drinks come midway through your meal. Tried to pay and wanted to throw myself into the pool it took so long. Servers very apologetic which says to me it’s understaffed, and the staff also lack training. An elegant setting let down by the absolute basics at every stage. Management if you are reading this, please do some soul-searching.
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Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Traveled solo
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Responded Dec 31, 2022
Dear Z2473HVgregb, Thanks for sharing your most recent experience at the Colony Club. We will ensure your comments are shared with our leadership to ensure its an isolated event. We do hope we have the pleasure of welcoming you back to dine with us in the near future Warm Regards
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Zee W wrote a review Nov 2022
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For the first time ever I checked out of a hotel within an hour of checking in. It was so bad that I booked another hotel even before I got confirmation of my refund. I was willing to lose money and write this off as a loss because there was no way I was going to stay there. I - You'll be flat out ignore for any poolside service for over 40 minutes, even if the pool area is completely empty with less than 5 guests. You'll watch the server tend to those guests, watch them enjoy multiple rounds, all while getting zero acknowledgement or greeting. - Your requests for help with things like putting Umbrellas down will be flat out ignored by staff who turn their back to you and go back to chatting with eachother. - If you raise these issues, you'll have an assistant GM approach this with smarm like you're a toddler. Solutions please, not sympathy. ...and the valet will feel emboldened for some unknown reason to tell you he thought you were a Postmate driver! Yes, all of this happened within 50 minutes of my arrival. I also expressed this to the front desk as well and the young man there, who was not black, started talking about his *own* challenges. Ok. This is a property I've stayed at before and while I noticed poorer service compared to the sister property L'Horizon, my perspective on the staffing and management of Colony Palms was overwhelming clear that I was not really welcome. This is NOT a standard for palm springs and there are so many great properties whose staff and managers I've grown to l love. So many other properties have an unbiased and proactive approach to service whether youre a new guest or a regular. This is not one.
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Date of stay: November 2022Trip type: Traveled solo
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Responded Dec 31, 2022
Dear 475zeew, Thank for taking the time to share your experience. We very much appreciate reading your comments, so we can better understand each guest point of view. We just wanted to clarify that we do promote and employ a very diverse workforce - which goes the same for our guests, as we cater to many from different creed and background. We do sincerely hope you allow us to host you once again, if your travel bring you back to the Palm Springs area. Warm Regards
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R R wrote a review Nov 2022
Pittsburgh8 contributions2 helpful votes
Rude and flip front desk, negligent manager. Hotel gave me a headache when they messed with my money and messed up my bank acccount causing me hours of having to be on the phone while on vacation dealing with their error. They double charged my deposit hold!!!!!! Guess whay they didn't care about the stress they caused, the work that they gave me to do while on vacaton and the inonvenience of not having my money available to me! They offered a piddling discount and caused more stress by being hella rude. I expect contrition and comps - not gaslighting and attitude.
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Date of stay: November 2022
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Responded Nov 11, 2022
Dear 611randar, Thank You for your feedback. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future.
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smthtrs1 wrote a review Oct 2022
It was a very relaxing get away. A few things would have made it perfect though, one was there were a few fussy babies and toddlers at the restaurant. I was under the impression that this was an adult hotel. I had the waiter move me 2 times. Also, I am not sure why this happened but I got eaten by mosquitoes.
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Traveled solo
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Responded Nov 11, 2022
Dear smthtrs1, Thank You for sharing your experience. We strive for improvement every day! Our hotel is adults only and we do extend the adults only experience to the restaurant as well. The restaurant is open to the public the only area young children can join us on this property. Thank you for your feedback on the mosquitoes, we will be investigating to prevent any future problems.
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PRICE RANGE
$567 - $924 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
colony palms resort, colony palms palm springs, colony palms hotel
FORMERLY KNOWN AS
the Palms at Palms Springs
LOCATION
United StatesCaliforniaCalifornia DesertGreater Palm SpringsPalm Springs
NUMBER OF ROOMS
57
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Frequently Asked Questions about Colony Palms Hotel
Which popular attractions are close to Colony Palms Hotel?
Nearby attractions include Palm Canyon Theatre (0.07 miles), Village Center for The Arts (0.07 miles), and Desert Art Center (0.09 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Colony Palms Hotel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a pool, and an on-site restaurant.
Which room amenities are available at Colony Palms Hotel?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at Colony Palms Hotel?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and a poolside bar during their stay.
Is parking available at Colony Palms Hotel?
Yes, free parking and valet parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Colony Palms Hotel?
Conveniently located restaurants include EIGHT4NINE Restaurant & Lounge, Tac/Quila, and Copleys On Palm Canyon.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Colony Palms Hotel?
Yes, guests have access to a pool and a sauna during their stay.
Are any cleaning services offered at Colony Palms Hotel?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Are pets allowed at Colony Palms Hotel?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Colony Palms Hotel?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Spanish.
Are there any historical sites close to Colony Palms Hotel?
Many travelers enjoy visiting Indian Canyons (4.4 miles), Elvis Honeymoon Hideaway (1.0 miles), and Village Green Heritage Center (0.7 miles).