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Thompson Palm Springs Opens as a Hub of Culture and Connection

CHICAGO — Hyatt Hotels recently opened Thompson Palm Springs, spanning two-and-a-half city blocks along Palm Canyon Drive in downtown Palm Springs. Thompson Palm Springs celebrates the destination’s modern architecture and serves as a gateway into the Design District while creating a new place for guests to enjoy culture, creativity and culinary experiences. The new Thompson Hotels property is the first project between Hyatt and Dallas-based HALL Group.

The hotel offers more than 20,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting and event space for groups of up to 600 people. From the 6,200-square-foot San Jacinto Ballroom to the 2,500-square-foot Lola Rose Terrace, Thompson Palm Springs’ dedicated team will personalize each space for the occasion. The hotel also offers partial and full buy-out packages, including the forthcoming Upper Stories tower and additional custom options.

Thompson Palm Springs features 168 bungalow-inspired guest rooms, including 18 suites, offering their own private balconies and breathtaking views. Thompson Palm Springs is set to debut an exclusive adults-only tower, Upper Stories, later this year. Situated in a private enclave at the hotel’s edge, Upper Stories will house a separate collection of 42 guest rooms with five suites, as well as a private pool and lounge reserved for Upper Stories’ guests.

Guest rooms range in size from king and double queen, up to the 1,750-square-foot Thompson Suite. All guest rooms feature private balconies with views of the surrounding skyline and San Jacinto Mountain range, flat-screen TVs, Sferra linens, signature D.S. and Durga bath amenities, plush robes and slippers, black-out curtains, minibars and a selection of in-room coffees and teas.

Headed by Executive Chef Quentin Garcia, Thompson Palm Springs now features Lola Rose Grand Mezze, a Levantine-inspired dining destination that feeds out to a skyline pool and swim club overlooking the San Jacinto Mountains. Welcoming guests and locals for brunch, lunch, dinner, dessert and poolside dining, Lola Rose Grand Mezze offers a dynamic menu of small plates, shareables and large-format dishes.

The hotel offers two additional dining concepts, including a HALL Napa Valley Tasting Room, which showcases a selection of high-quality wines from HALL, WALT and BACA’s Northern California vineyards. Bar Issi, a new Mediterranean concept from Marissa and Matt Hermer’s Boujis Group, is slated to open in early 2025.

The hotel also features a custom art collection sourced by Shore Art Advisory, more than 30,000 square feet of ground-level retail space, a fitness studio with TRX and Peloton equipment and more than 20,000 square feet of flexible indoor and outdoor event space.

“Thompson Palm Springs infuses new energy into the rich cultural heritage of Palm Springs, offering a place where everyone who walks through the door feels welcome and at home,” said Jeffrey Miller, general manager of Thompson Palm Springs. “The hotel is intertwined with the support and engagement of the local community, and we are pleased to debut the thoughtfully curated space designed to reflect the vibrant spirit of the great city of Palm Springs.”

A collaboration between SMS Architecture and B2 Design Co., Thompson Palm Springs’ exteriors were designed with playful geometry blended with a mid-century style framework. B2 Design Co. infused the interiors with desert influences, such as soft stone, light woods and neutral furnishings, accented with brass fixtures and the vibrant colors featured in the hotel’s curated and commissioned artworks.

Thompson Palm Springs houses its own collection of curated works from Craig and Kathryn Hall’s long-time partner, Virginia Shore of Shore Art Advisory, building on the robust arts experience across the city. The diverse, contemporary and eclectic works are sourced from local and international artists with varied backgrounds and perspectives. These works are showcased through a variety of mediums, from murals and sculptures to paintings and mixed-media pieces.

The hotel’s facade features an attention-grabbing, rainbow-colored mosaic with bands of shimmering glass tiles, titled “The Land is Speaking … Are You Listening (2022),” which was conceived of by artist Jeffrey Gibson.

Thompson Palm Springs is located three miles from the Palm Springs International Airport and a short drive from Indio, Joshua Tree, Big Bear and additional neighboring cities. The hotel is also conveniently located near some of the destination’s most-popular attractions, including the Palm Springs Art Museum, Desert Hot Springs, The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens and many others.

To learn more, please visit hyatt.com.