Thompson Palm Springs, at 414 North Palm Canyon Drive, is a modern, midcentury-inspired hotel designed around a street-level retail and dining scene. It is an upscale property with 168 rooms, and the hotel describes an open-air lobby with desert-toned materials and contemporary Native American art. Two outdoor pools, a hot tub and pool cabanas for an extra fee anchor the leisure side, with a 24-hour gym and yoga and fitness classes alongside. Three restaurants range from Levantine mezze to coastal Italian plates, there are two poolside bars and a lounge, and the property also has a wine tasting room, an art gallery and over 30,000 square feet of street-level retail. Free bicycle rentals and bicycle tours help with getting around, the hotel has an electric car charging station, and Wi-Fi is free. The property charges a nightly resort fee, covered valet parking by the night and an optional cooked-to-order breakfast, and pets stay free within limits.
This is a design-forward, social stay in the middle of the Uptown Design District, within walking distance of the galleries, vintage shops and restaurants that line the street. The mix of hotel, retail and dining makes the property feel like a small neighborhood, and the open-air lobby is a pleasant place to sit with a drink. Rooms are modern and comfortable, and the on-site food means you can stay in for a meal without leaving the property, though most guests will also want to explore the area on foot or by bike.
Who should stay
Couples, design lovers and friends who want a stylish, energetic base and don't mind paying for it. The resort fee and valet parking add significantly to the room rate, so compare the all-in price with nearby alternatives such as the Hyatt Palm Springs or ARRIVE. Dogs up to 40 pounds are accepted in specific rooms at no pet fee, with a limit of two, which is unusually generous in this price range. Check-in starts at 4 p.m., check-out is at noon, and the minimum check-in age is 21.
Timing
Winter and spring are the busiest seasons and bring the highest rates, especially during Modernism Week and festival weekends, so reserve early. In summer the pools are the main event and prices drop. If you want a quieter setting, a smaller hotel in the Tennis Club district or south Palm Springs will suit you better; if you want a buzzy, walkable address with plenty of dining options and a strong design identity, the Thompson is among the best-positioned stays on Palm Canyon Drive.
Why stay here
- ✓Two outdoor pools and a hot tub
- ✓Three restaurants
- ✓Two poolside bars
- ✓Wine tasting room and art gallery
- ✓24-hour gym with yoga classes
- ✓Free bicycle rentals and tours
- ✓On-site retail
- ✓EV charging station
Good questions
How many rooms does Thompson Palm Springs have?+
The hotel has 168 rooms.
Does Thompson allow dogs?+
Yes. Up to two pets of up to 40 pounds each stay free in specific rooms, with service animals exempt from fees.
What extra costs apply?+
A nightly resort fee and covered valet parking apply, and cooked-to-order breakfast is optional. Check the current amounts in the final price.
