Thompson Palm Springs is finally open

One of these The most anticipated hotel opening in 2023 — yes, we’re flipping the calendar back a year — is finally open in the sunny city of Palm Springs, California. And that’s great news for Hyatt loyalists.

the Thompson Palm Springs has been a long awaited hotel and we waited to book a room after many delays. But sometimes, the best things in life are worth the wait.

The now-open Thompson Palm Springs was originally conceptualized as an Andaz concept in 2015. Although it’s unclear exactly what happened during the hotel’s formative years that led to the transition to the property Thompson’s, but the nearly 10-year wait was definitely on. a lot to show for it.

This Thompson has 168 rooms and 18 suites decorated in mid-century modern style and architecture from two design houses: B2 Architecture + Design and SMS Architecture. The hotel’s rooms will range from 380-square-foot king rooms with terraces, 55-inch TVs and select mini-fridges to large suites with direct pool access, mountain views San Jacinto and living area with TV are even larger.

Later this year, Thompson Palm Springs will open an adults-only tower, a kind of hotel within a hotel called Upper Stories. The tower will have an exclusive swimming pool, a lounge, 42 guest rooms and 5 suites.

The Thompson brand is no stranger to great restaurants and bars (just ask anyone who has visited Thompson Nashville about the LA Jackson rooftop bar), and the Palm Springs outpost is certainly no different.

Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant called Lola Rose Grand Mezzedirected by Quentin Garcia. According to the website, the restaurant offers a menu of Middle Eastern flavors with influences from other global cuisines. The restaurant will also oversee in-room and poolside dining.

Finally, Bar Issi will offer a Mediterranean-inspired menu of small plates and cocktails while Hall Napa Valley, an indoor-outdoor wine tasting shop, will serve wines from Hall , Walt and Baca Wines after opening.

Burn off any fatigue at the gym, which features premium equipment from TRX and Peloton, plus everything else you need for a solid workout. Or, skip the gym and shop around the adjacent 35,000 square feet of retail and dining space.

Of course, no hotel in Palm Springs is complete without a pool, and this Thompson has two pool decks offering city and mountain views, cabanas, loungers and a full bar service with the above mentioned dishes.

How to make a reservation

Cash rates in October seem to start around $450 per night but can go up to $500 on certain days. Since this is a Class 5 asset, World of Hyatt members can book awards nights starting at 17,000 points per night on off-peak days. There seem to be many off-peak days until the end of the year.

Currently, Thompson Palm Springs has it Opening offer includes $100 credit at Lola Rose Grand Mezze, special welcome amenities, waived resort fee, free valet parking, buy-one-get-one-free tickets to Palm Springs Museum, 15% off at BMW Performance Driving School at Thermal and discounts at local favorite Brandini Toffee. This offer is valid for stays through January 31, 2025 if booked with code “78439” before November 30, 2024.

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