Le Parker Meridien Hotel Palm Springs California CA. Best Hotel Deals & Reviews

	Date of Stay: July, 2009
I was looking for a relaxing hotel the night before moving to Palm Springs. But the hotel decor is so schizophrenic, I felt on edge. The food was fantastic but charged $18 for a club sandwich. And the TV was so archaic you couldn't find this model in the stores. I also read about the fantastic bathroom amenities, but the tub was generic and there was no bubble bath (not even for sale).

Date of Stay: April, 2009

I'm obviously a glutten for punishment because my last trip to The Parker wasn't bad enough I had to subject myself to another round of annoyances. I was planning to check in later in the afternoon when my husband arrived. Prior to that some local friends met me in the lobby for breakfast at Norma's which although completely overpriced, does have good food. While we were waiting we ended up taking a few photos. May i mention that the hotel was completely vacant and there was not a person in sight...we were completely alone in the area!!! We weren't there 10 minutes when some person asked extremely rudely if she could help us....we said No, we're just waiting and talking. She proceeded to say that there are no photographs to be taken in the hotel at all and she is going to call the manager!!! TALK ABOUT OVER-REACTING!!!! We tried to explain that we were just taking a few shots of each other and isn't that what people do in hotels when on vacation????? SO, the manager came over and was equally as rude and proceeded to say that people pay $5000 to take photos in HIS hotel and Calvin Klein was just there and there is no way we would be allowed to shoot not even CASUAL, NON-COMMERCIAL photos or any photos at all. He claimed also that it was an issue if other guests were in the photo...we looked around confused since the place was deserted!!!!! So, we left....i never checked in and went to the Riviera instead...we didn't eat at Norma's...AND I WILL MOST DEFINITELY NEVER GO BACK THERE AGAIN!!! AND APPARENTLY NO ONE ELSE DOES EITHER BECAUSE IT WAS SPRING BREAK & DESERTED...THIS PLACE IS SO ANNOYING AND WANNABE...DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY OR TIME.

Date of Stay: April, 2008

I expected much more from this hotel. I reserved a roll a way bed for my son and foam pillows and called to confirm a night before; also, when we checked in they said, yes, you will have a the bed and the foam pillows. When we get to our room, of course, nothing is there. It took 3 hours, angry phone calls to managers to get what we requested. The Pool area is pretty, but the water is disgusting. It's always dirty (early morning, day or night). It's yellow and slimy. I will never return to this hotel.

Date of Stay: September, 2008

Always enjoy this Hotel even before its dramatic makeover 2 years ago from French Classic to Austin Powers psychedelic chic. However - and I disappointed there is a however - whether we were just unlucky or it has been a direct result of the Reality TV shows held there we found some of the clientele more to be on the trashy loutish sleazy kind of fun rather than exclusive confidential nature we were used to. I would encourage the staff to make a decision soon as to how they deal with challenging clients when they interact poorly with other guests. BUt the SPA, The pool, the rooms and the staff still make this a place that I think about with pleasure and look forward to my next stay. You can fault the rooms. Big firm beds, Terraces or patios for every room. The Gardens are lovely

Date of Stay: September, 2008

I had never heard of The Parker prior to us staying there...i found it on-line and was intrigued by the website and the photos of the grounds...it looked very cool! We are frequent visitors to Palm Springs and normally visit at least 2-4 times per year from L.A. Our normal spot is the Esmeralda which is a very nice resort just 30 min, in Indian Wells. I must say that the hotel looks exactly like the photos and the decor does not dissapoint one bit. When you first walk in you notice an old building small but it does fade after a while. It's super funky and to me, I loved every inch of the grounds. If Urban Outfitters designed a hotel, this would be it. The landscaping also was very cool...Unfortunately, that's where it ended for my husband and I. Let's start with the promo that got us to the hotel. We stayed on the "spa junkie" promo which is xxx for the room and a xxx voucher for the so called "spa" which we will discuss later. This was my first annoyance. After booking on-line i called the hotel to book my spa appt....I reviewed the spa menu and an 80 min. massage is $180, a 60 min. massage is xxx ...I have a xxx credit. I ordered the 80 minute "rock star" massage and was told that i can only order a 60 min. massage on the package. They said there is a 20% charge on the massages and the xxx massage would push me over my voucher limit. I offered to pay the difference and they would not budge. I could go lower and have a credit but i could not go higher and pay the difference. Why that mattered I'm not sure but talking to anyone

Date of Stay: March, 2008

We spent four nights at this hotel and loved it. The hotel staff, from the front desk to the valet staff to the pool staff, were wonderful. The ambiance is different - sort of "hippie chic" - which seemed a bit odd at first, but we ended up enjoying the hotel and everything about it. I would definitely go back, but maybe at a time of the year when the rates are a bit lower. Overall, we were very happy with our stay.

Date of Stay: September, 2008

The check in at the desk was slow and the room the first night was not properly set up. There was no robe, no cotton ear swabs etc. The second day all those things were in the room. The hotel was clean and very comfortable and the grounds were relaxing and well maintained. The staff is friendly but does things at a much slower pace. (maybe it?s the heat) The gym has limited equipment and one leg machine had the seat missing so no one could use it. The pools are wonderful but when ordering a poolside drink you almost think you?re at the Betty Ford Clinic because you wait so long that one is not sure it will arrive. Ordering food at the pool is even worse so extreme patience is something one should pack when going to this hotel.

	Date of Stay: June, 2008
The room was dirty, old and disgusting. It was a genuine waste of money I would have gladly stayed elsewhere. The staff was rude and irritating and the hotel is far below 3 stars in my honest opinion. AVOID IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

	Date of Stay: November, 2007
I went to get away from work for a few days and had a great time. The staff was super friendly and always seemed to go the extra mile. When I checked in, they gave me a free upgrade. The only downside was that they do everything for you. From parking your car to bringing you ice. Also, the paths are dirt, so don't wear open toe shoes.

Date of Stay: April, 2008

The Parker Palm Springs was like stepping back in time. When you arrive at the place it looks like a palace. They park by valet only and then whisk you through the two story tall orange door into the lobby. The lobby is decorated with flokati rugs, suits of armor, blown glass, and just about every kitschy item you can imagine. Their employees are polite and attentive. The PSYC (the spa onsite) is amazing. It is very pricy (a 1 hour massage is about triple what other places charge) but worth every penny for the luxurious experience. There are indoor saltwater pools, saunas, two outside pools and a fantastic lemonade stand. The rooms feel like you're staying at grandmas house, but with modern conveniences. There is a DVD player hidden in the dresser, a mini-fridge under the bathroom cabinets, and free-wifi throughout the hotel. At turn-down they pull out a his & hers bear skin rug so your feet wont get cold. I would definitely stay here again.

Date of Stay: July, 2007

I love the Parker Meridien - especially in the summer when you can get amazingly cheap rates. Yes, it's VERY hot in the summer, but it is really worth it. Every year I go with a friend, and this year, for my birthday I went with 6 friends and we had a blast. The staff is friendly, the rooms are very cool, spacious and comfortable. Drinks around the pool are expensive, but it's a small price to pay for overall relaxation and just the feeling that the place is like your own gorgeous backyard. The restaurant food is also excellent. All of my first-time visitor friends vow to go back. now, if I was spending */night, I am not sure it would be worth it... but I'm not sure anything is worth that much. But for the * - */night I've paid each time I go in teh summer, it is a FANTASTIC getaway!

	Date of Stay: February, 2008
Huge room with ultra luxurious bath amenities (Hermes and L'occitane soap); ultra plush mattress and bedding and 2 very interesting places to have a cocktail. Very pleasant staff. Location is OK-- a few miles from town center. I wish they would have had a coffee maker in the room...or at least informed us that a pot of coffee could be sent to the room at no charge.

	Date of Stay: June, 2007
Had a great weekend, the gardens are beautiful, the oval pool has saline water, great for the skin, the room was really comfortable.

	Date of Stay: September, 2007
Cool place, not recommended for kids. Slightly overpriced, but worth a try if you're into a hotel with style. Staff was generally friendly, except there was one bad seed that ruined the experience. Rooms are nice, but plumbing was poor. Definitely a hollywood clientle, so if that's not your thing, you might feel uncomfortable.

Date of Stay: August, 2007

An unexpected free upgrade was a pleasure. The hotel staff were extremely pleasant and helpful. The room was really fun as it had an eclectic look and feel---it almost felt as if at anytime a movie star would be just around the corner. The pools were wonderful and after venturing out to take a look at the spa---we knew that next time we would definitely make plans to take advantage of it. We loved the fact that there were towels galore and the toiletries provided by the staff were of an excellent brand. It was so very relaxing and within distance to the new El Paseo shopping district as well as plenty of eateries. We were also within walking distance to a grocery store. The room was all stage in white providing a relaxing atmosphere. The extra comfort of feather comforters and wonderful cool sheets were just what was needed for a complete and comforting cool night.

	Date of Stay: May, 2007
The Parker was a great. Great staff, beautiful grounds. Would definately go back.

Date of Stay: February, 2007

"waited to check inpast check in time,they were supposed to call my cell when ready,did not.valet brought me the wrong vehicle(but those were the nicest employees)Safe in room had dead batteries waited forever to get it fixed.on last day wanted wake up call at 7:00am got one at six with coffee at door at same time(those guys were very nice also)attitude at front desk snotty for no good reason.go stay at zoso they spent on one room more than this hotels entire garage sale stuff renovation."

	Date of Stay: November, 2006
"This hotel is overpriced and over rated. The wallpaper in the bathroom is peeling off, the shower head is the cheapest kind. For that price you should get top quality everywhere. Will never stay in it again nor reccomend it."

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Le Parker Meridien Hotel Palm Springs

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