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Hyatt’s Thompson Palm Springs to Open in 2023

by Ron Bernthal

Aug 21, 2023

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Hyatt announced its 168-room Thompson Palm Springs will join the Thompson Hotels portfolio when it opens in late 2023. Thompson Palm Springs offers panoramic views of the San Jacinto Mountains and the city of Palm Springs. The development signals Hyatt’s commitment to growing its luxury lifestyle portfolio in key growth markets that matter to guests and World of Hyatt members.

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Developed by Dallas-based Hall Group and designed by interior design firm B2 Architecture + Design and architect SMS Architecture, Thompson Palm Springs features modern, groundbreaking design in the heart of the city. Unique guestroom bungalows are surrounded by two outdoor pools, gardens, lounge areas and winding walking paths, immersing visitors in the natural landscape of Palm Springs.

Guests can expect additional amenities including a signature restaurant with a world-class chef,  sought-after indoor and outdoor bar and lounges, a well-appointed spa and fitness concept, and approximately 8,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event space.

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Thompson Palm Springs also offers more than 20,000 square feet of ground-level retail and restaurant space along Downtown’s iconic Palm Canyon Drive, which will include HALL Napa Valley, a 3,400-square-foot tasting room from owners Craig & Kathryn Hall, showcasing selections from their family of wines: HALL, WALT and BACA. In addition, the hotel’s idyllic location provides guests with access to the community’s thriving arts and culture scene, including museums, art galleries, boutiques, and bars and restaurants.

Thompson Palm Springs will be led by general manager Jeffrey Miller, who oversees all operations and commercial strategies for the hotel. A Palm Springs local who has enjoyed the destination for decades, Miller joins the hotel from Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Bungalows where he served as general manager for three years.

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“We are excited to welcome guests and locals to Thompson Palm Springs, which will bring-to-life the iconic spirit of the destination through striking design, innovative culinary offerings and locally inspired guest experiences,” said Miller. “Palm Springs has always been a diverse destination where local culture is celebrated, and Thompson Palm Springs will embody this energy by serving as a dynamic home-base for guests, local tastemakers and emerging creatives to connect with each other and what inspires them. We truly desire to be a local’s destination.”

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