Parker Palm Springs: A Maximalist Desert Fantasy

Parker Palm Springs is the most exuberant resort in the desert, a maximalist mid-century fantasy dreamed up by designer Jonathan Adler behind tall hedges on Palm Canyon Drive. Hammocks, pétanque, citrus groves and a riot of color and pattern make it a playground for the fashion set and a photographer's dream.

The dining is as theatrical as the decor, all under chef Pedro Baroso. The dark, decadent Mister Parker's serves epicurean fine dining; the brightly colored NORMA'S dishes up all-day breakfast extravaganzas; and the Paris-style wine bar Counter Reformation, the jewel-box Mini Bar and the poolside Lemonade Stand complete the offering.

For a playful, design-led Palm Springs stay, the Parker is a standout.

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