Colony Palms Hotel

I loved it! The staff was wonderful, and we stayed in the casita. It was private, cozy, stylish, and well maintained. The only reason that I can’t give it five stars is that the cushions on the patio were not clean. I had to clean the cushions myself, and even then I had to use a towel to sit on. I asked the front office to have them clean the patio, in both of the casitas we stayed in (there was a malfunction with the first rooms jacuzzi tub), but it was not cleaned fully both times. I was surprised at this and it was a bit of a let down. Besides that, the restaurant was great, the grounds were beautiful, and we had an amazing time.
I would suggest a coffee maker in the room, not everyone wants to walk to the pool before 8 to get a cup in the morning.
We will be back!

Awesome mellow boutique style resort. I stayed here a few months ago and loved it. I’ve stayed at several hotels in Palm Springs and this is definitely one of my favorites.
I was greeted by one of the managers who was extremely polite and courteous. Once we walked to our room, the manager sent us a bottle of complimentary champagne. The room was small, but the ambiance was intriguing.
Overall, I really enjoyed this resort because it was so mellow and laid back. Unlike the Riviera resort which consists of egotistical meat heads or low life modern hippies, the colony is super mellow and the ambiance is amazing. Will definitely return this summer!!!

My friend and I really enjoyed our ladies getaway at the Colony Palms Hotel. It’s a small hotel with high-​end touches and private bungalows. The property is built around the pool, which as awesome bed-​like lounges that you can share with your friend or significant other. We spent several hours chilling out by the pool. The staff is courteous and we enjoyed the plush robes in the room. It is conveniently located very close to the main drag in DT Palm Springs. It is a pricey hotel, but I would definitely stay here again!

Where do I begin. the room was $ 500 a night, thats a good place to begin. The hotel is beautiful, nice pool blah blah. All that would be great if the staff weren’t like dealing with wells fargo customer service. Lets start with the hot tub incident. Hot tubs are not hot tubs without champaign, champaign requires vessels to hold its liquid fluidity. What Colony Palms offers are glass flutes in the room next to the barrage of bullshit they want you to eat or drink and charge an outrageous rate, like pirates of peanuts. We are too smart for that, we bought our own champaign. When their glass broke near the hot tub, it didn’t take long for deputy dooda to come out ranting. He brought traffic cones and murder tape to tie up the scene closing the hot tub for the entire night. Let me remind you this stay cost $ 500. The room sucked and the hot tub was closed. Whatever, I filed a complaint apparently he told them it broke in the hot tub, he was a dick not the entire sentence on the hotel, even the best places make mistakes in staffing and it was clear he was in a bit of trouble for his gestapo technique. Were it not symptomatic…
I left some sun glasses. They weren’t worth a lot save sentimental value. My friend who was staying there as well found them. We weren’t able to connect to so I just asked her to leave them at the front desk, falsely thinking they would be in safe hands. Well, they are nowhere to be found. So my friend is either a liar conning me for $ 40 sunglasses when she is a girl or… ding ding, the staff is compromised of a large quantity of pieces of shit. One star, go to Avalon. Then when you call about anything you lost you won’t feel like you’re talking to time warner.

It is a magical hotel and I’m looking forward to staying here next time I’m in Palm Springs. I won’t waste my time looking for anything else. The staff and general manager are wonderful! Stay here, you won’t be disappointed.

I love this hotel!!! I would give it more stars if I could. My husband and I will be planning our next trip here soon.

We used to love this place. We felt we had found the perfect boutique hotel in the sun. Management is changing and so is the vibe. Screaming children with obnoxious parents are now allowed to rule the idealistic setting we travel to see. Splashing, throwing toys, running all over the pool deck, eating lunch in the pool! The rooms also need some care, but we have been willing to turn an eye to those small details. The ambiance however, is not something we are willing to let slide and especially at the prices they charge. No comment sheets available, hmmmmmm. On the positive, great bikes, drinks, food, and bedding. I’ll miss what a gem this one used to be.

A beautiful, old-​school oasis in downtown Palm Springs. Buildings are from the 20’s or so and there’s nothing modern about this place except for the service and amenities that are top-​notch. Accommodations are beautifully turned out in a quasi-​Spanish/​Moroccan style that are just enough to suspend your disbelief that you are living in the 21^st Century. Built in a time and style that evokes images of Bette Davis and Carey Grant lounging by the pool, it’s a wonderful departure from the mid-​century design that makes this town famous. That said, we did see Jody Foster and wife Alexandra Hedison staying there.
Like so many hotels in Palm Springs, life does indeed center around the pool. There’s a lovely restaurant called the Purple Palm where you can dine indoors or under a canopy by the pool. The food was really good and the staff really goes out of their to acknowledge hotel guests in the public areas.
Great for a relaxing weekend, the Colony Palms Hotel is an historic property that offers a glimpse into a by-​gone era.

We love the Colony Palms Hotel. We’ve stayed here on two different occasions, and will definitely be back. The spa and the Purple Palm bar are the sole reasons the hotel is receiving a 3-​star rating from me (I’d be giving them 5 stars otherwise).
The service at the bar is astoundingly bad. Twice over our four night stay, we left the bar fed up, because we’d been waiting so long to simply place an order.
I received a Detox facial at the spa, and four days later, my skin was still spotchy, red and painful. There was no consultation about sensitivity, no questions to begin. This was also the most painful extraction I’ve ever experienced. I think the facialist has a mean streak.
So, while we’ll definitely be back to Colony Palms, we’ll be going elsewhere for cocktails and facials. I’d recommend you do the same.

Stayed here on a pit stop in November of 2015. We were driving back from AZ with no issue until we hit Palm Springs and everyone trying to get back to LA. Rather than grinding out a 4 or 5 hour trip, we decided to spend the night and drive back in the morning.
I love these older boutique hotels. They offer such a cool vibe while still providing all the amenities and service you can get at a top notch modern hotel. We bought some take out and some alcohol before we got there so we ended up turning on the fireplace and just relaxing in the room. With that being said, I was surprised that the «mini bar» was reasonably priced. I also noticed a ton of restaurants and shops within walking distance. If we ever spend some time out here, I would consider the Colony Palms again.

Love the Colony Palms. Definitely my favorite hotel in the desert. The only complaint I have is that they are always sold out of rooms :)

This is by far my favorite hotel in all of palm springs. Its a boutique hotel which features a spa that is amazing. Its super small featuring about 50 rooms and irs quite and lush. The setup is perfect the pool is in the middle conveniently locates next to the bar which is a pollside bar serving station. They have cabannas set up for any and everyone unless of course you reserve one for a party or event. The fron desk is on point with everything going on and they surpass the commitment to excellence which is any customer service teams goal and are super nice. Very inviting super comfortable stay… I will definitely be back soon!

I brought my fiancée to celebrate our engagement, and it was amazing.
We added champaign and chocolate covered strawberries to the room for our arrival, and ordered room service one morning and both were perfectly delivered and made.
There’s a great communal pool with sun loungers, Jacuzzi and bar /​restaurant, all of which are tidy and clean.
Lot’s of local restaurants and bars in the area and only a walk away.
We got the room C6 which has the ‘jacuzzi’ on the outdoor patio. Beware… this is not by any means a Jacuzzi… it’s a bathroom bath with jets that’s been strangely placed outdoors :-/​This is one of the two reasons it’s not 5 stars.
The second is that the outdoor space was dirty. I’m not a clean freak by any means, however the outdoor seating area for our room had dust, dirt and leaves on there which had definitely been there several days and was a collection of maybe a couple of weeks worth of ‘dust in the cracks’. It wasn’t enough to stop me sitting on it, but I wouldn’t have wearing a white.
The hotel itself felt luxurious, and the service matched. Valet, asking if we needed assistance with cabs, finding place, and they even have free bikes to ride around palm springs.
Finally, there are lots of great spots where you can get your own personal space. The communal areas has a great design and you could easily grab your own secluded spot to relax, catch some rays and have a cool drink.

One of my fav places in Palm Springs. We stayed in Room #1 because we wanted something quiet. It was large and the bedding was nice and soft which made for restful nights. I liked the C.O. Bigelow toiletries and ample shower and water pressure as well as the nicely stocked mini bar.
There are bikes for guest use and the pool was a good size with plenty of pool lounge chairs around the pool as well as more private areas. The best part of the hotel is the food. The Purple Palm restaurant is one of the best hotel restaurants in PS. My favorites during my stay was the butternut squash ravioli, lamb, seabass, manchego date salad, butter lettuce salad… Everything was delicious! Kudos to the chef and staff at the restaurant.
Another plus was the service. From the front desk to the valet attendant, everyone was so attentive and professional and helpful. I can’t wait to book my next stay here!

Came here with my girlfriend for a weekend get away.
This is such a lovely little comfortable place. It is very small and cute with a European feel. The rooms are good sized but with with interesting layouts. There’s a pool, restaurant, free bike rentals, and a poolside bar. It is essentially an adults only environment, and the demographic is largely people over 25.
Service: ⁴⁄₅. They were very nice and helpful. We didn’t get room service or have our room cleaned, so we couldn’t comment on that.
Food & Bar: didn’t come here due to being on a budget, so we can’t comment.
Rooms: ⁴⁄₅. Comfortable, nice to look at and with a spacious bathroom. There are odd features as well such as the shower not having a door, the TV being on the side (depending on the type of the room). Everything else was quite nice.
Pool: ⁴⁄₅ not a swimming pool, more for just soaking up the sun. It’s decently sized. And with a lot of poolside seating and cabanas. It’s nice.
If you need a weekend getaway from the kids, family or whatever. I definitely recommend it. It’s a nice, comfortable little spot that’s close to the strip of Palm Springs.

First time here. Probably the last depending on how manager handles the situation.
Checking out early (3:30 am) because of the old springy mattress making my body too soar from the first night. I was sleeping in a sinking hole. I can’t take it another night. I went to check out and the girl at the desk (Tiffany) was nice, but didn’t offer any alternatives like switching to another room. knowing we are leaving because of the old and very uncomfortable mattress. The memorial weekend crowd was gone and the hotel wasn’t booked. Tiffany said the manager will contact me regarding refund for the very uncomfortable stay. I left my number at check out.
Standing by…

What a gorgeous property. This place is not cheap– you get what you pay for– but it’s really lovely and amazing. We stayed in room 20, which was an upgraded room (not sure what we had originally) and there was a fireplace in the room… excellent. Very nice Bigelow toiletries and nice toothpaste. Huge amazing bathroom with gigantic shower but no bathtub. Gorgeous tile work on the bathroom floor.
The hot tub is huge and excellent. The pool is quite nice. The service was excellent… while there were a few minor glitches with our stay, everyone was quick to get them fixed and apologetic.
Oh, and the restaurant, Purple Palm? Fantastic. Jennifer, our server, was terrific, and food was amaaaaazing. Yum.
Bottom line: This place isn’t cheap but you definitely get what you pay for. Swank. Highly recommended.

As a school educator the Fall is a crazy time of year as we help students adjust back from two months of bliss. Yes, returning to school can be difficult for students, but it’s even more painful for teachers. [laughs then sobs hysterically]
The sunny summer days seemed to be eons ago and while my campaign to «bring summer back» fell short, I decided to do the next best thing and spend a weekend to rest and relax in Palm Springs. I did extensive research on the best oasis and the Colony Palms Hotel was the perfect place to unwind.
After driving through mountainous terrain and expansive desserts, I entered the luscious green haven and traveled down cobblestone roads towards my casita. The environment was very calm and serene, yet it was in complete harmony with the luxurious Moroccan themed interior of the room. When I entered the room, I sank into the large comfortable bed while browsing through all the cable channels on the big screen tv. It was awesome to just relax and rest peacefully.
The only area thing that would have bumped up this review to a perfect rating is a deeper pool. I loved how spacious it was width wise but it was only 4 feet deep [sad face]. Otherwise this was truly a wonderful and relaxing getaway! Thanks Colony Palms Hotel!

Thanks fellow Unilocalers for your helpful reviews and pictures, choosing the Colony for my special lady’s bday weekend was a success, for the most part.
We were accommodated in a Deluxe Room (an upgrade from the Superior Guest Room) thanks to Rebecca who I believe was the on site manager. This room was very nice, had a Spanish feel to it, and was located just steps away from the pool. We were stoked as this room was clean and overall just awesome! Good start to our weekend.
Sadly the next morning, our toilet had issues and soon failed miserably. The on site maintenance guy was very nice and was doing his best to fix it. He was in and out of our room for a good 20 minutes. Moments later he then removed the entire toilet, took it with him, and was gone and didn’t come back! I didn’t hear anything from anybody for about 30 minutes, at which point and time I called to speak with the manager.
I could’ve been out and about at the pool minding our own business or what have you and but I chose to stay in the room because I didn’t want any of our belongings stolen or tampered, especially since the maintenance guy was in and out of our room, too risky.
At this point, we were frustrated to have to go through this during her bday weekend.
30 minutes later, I asked to speak to the manager who was Rebecca. I explained to her the issue and she was very understanding about the situation and was able to move us to another room rather quickly (new room was located by the back parking lot and on the 2^nd floor). The new room was nice with an outside balcony which we liked, but not as nice as our first room. Also for the inconvenience we were experiencing, Rebecca comped our lunch at the Purple Palm Restaurant which was very nice and generous of her, so thanks again Rebecca!
Pros:
–Great location, less than a mile to downtown (although walks can be draining during triple digit temps)
–Hotel ambience was nice, romantic, and garden like (I really liked the garden area)
–Rooms are nice and clean
–On site restaurant Purple Palm had amazing food for lunch and breakfast and all the staff members were on point with service
–Free coffee in the morning
–No loud club music
–Relaxed crowd, didn’t experience anything rowdy at all
–Free champagne
-$ 25 credit towards Purple Palm restaurant (included w/​our booking at the time)
-$ 50 credit towards spa (included w/​our booking at the time)
Cons:
–Waking up early around 7am-​8am to reserve your spot at the pool (if you don’t wake up early you’ll lose your chance to lay out for who knows how long)
Overall, Rebecca was very helpful, nice, and made sure our stay was five star from beginning to end and she accommodated us more than we expected.
Thanks again Rebecca for making the Colony one of our favorite places to stay!

I’m editing my review since my original didn’t paint the hotel in too good of a light, but going back and reviewing, I’ve decided to update and add a star. Half of my service issues were with the hotel restaurant, Purple Palm. I will give them their own review…
Colony Palms is actually a very lovely property. Being in the hotel industry, this is the type of property I’d love to eventually own. There’s history, location, and the rooms are gorgeous.
Here is the run down.
PROS:
— Absolutely beautiful hotel, though much smaller than it looks online. The pool area can get very, very crowded so be sure to rent a cabana or get a chair in the morning.
–Location is good, while not in the heart of Palm Springs it’s close enough that you could walk, or take a very short drive.
–Great in-​room mini bar selection with all of the proper drinkware.
–Doggie dudes and dudettes allowed with deposit. Carlos was pleased and enjoyed the king-​sized bed in the room. He even let me share it with him.
CONS:
−10−20 Minute wait for understaffed valet.
–Bathrobes were missing from room. Called and requested two, received one… 20 minutes later, another 10 minutes after that and we finally had two.
–Tub broken — I always book hotel rooms with a tub so that I can relax and have a nice soak. The shower nozzle in the claw foot tub started spraying all over the place when I turned the water on, just like you’d imagine in the movies. I went to go grab a towel and almost slipped and cracked my neck on the super-​slick bathroom floor. Maintenance was unable to fix the handle for us.
–Television: Very small and far away from the bed
–No pet amenities provided to us. Most pet-​friendly hotels we’ve been to offer a dish for food and water. Luckily we brought our own, but still, with a $ 100.00 pet deposit on top of a $ 300.00+ room rate they could afford to give us a water dish to use.
–Purple Palm — My God the service at this place is some of the most appalling I’ve EVER had. Like I said, they will be getting their own review. I had plans to go to a hotel that I wouldn’t have to leave, I wanted to lounge around, read a book, and order room service while raiding the well-​stocked mini bar. Purple Palm seriously jacked those plans up.
— Check your credit card after staying here. I had almost $ 80.00 worth of room service charges that didn’t belong to me. They refunded me, but still…
Because of all of the issues I had, the manager Rebecca did much to take care of us and I appreciate all that she did. We will be going back in the future and giving the hotel another try. I hope by then they have their issues worked out and have paid more attention to the minor details.