LGBTQ+-owned Descanso Resort Gets Top Tripadvisor Award
Gay travelers may want to consider checking into this luxury resort for men in Palm Springs now that it has been recognized as one of the best hotels in the U.S.
Descanso Resort, Palm Springs’ premier destination for gay men, just received Tripadvisor’s highest honor, a Travelers’ Choice “Best of the Best” award for 2023. Based on guests’ reviews and ratings, fewer than 1% of Tripadvisor’s 8 million listings around the world receive the coveted “Best of the Best” designation. Descanso ranked 12th in the top 25 small inns and hotels category in the United States.
Open less than two years, Descanso Resort offers gay men a relaxing and luxurious boutique hotel experience just minutes away from Palm Springs’ buzziest restaurants, nightclubs, and shopping. Descanso has quickly established itself as a top destination for sophisticated gay travelers, earning hundreds of 5-star guest reviews and consistently ranking in Tripadvisor’s top positions alongside brother properties Santiago Resort and Twin Palms Resort.
“Our entire team is honored to be named Best of the Best. To be the only gay men’s resort recognized in the Top 1% is incredibly humbling,” said Kent Taylor, General Manager at Descanso. “We appreciate Tripadvisor and we’re grateful to all our guests who gave us such high marks and reviews to help us reach this achievement.”
“Ranking among the Best of the Best demonstrates that you have provided exemplary experiences to those who matter most: your guests,” said John Boris, Chief Growth Officer at Tripadvisor. “With changing expectations, continued labor shortages, and rising costs, this is no easy feat, and I am continually impressed with the hospitality industry’s resilience and ability to adapt.”
Santiago Resort was once again honored by Tripadvisor with a 2023 Travelers’ Choice award, placing it among the top 10% of travelers’ top-reviewed destinations. Twin Palms will become eligible for ranking in 2024.
About Descanso Resort
Inspired by Palm Springs’ history as a destination for Hollywood stars to unwind in privacy, Descanso offers guests a casual yet modern take on the legendary style of that 6me. Created by the same hospitality team that revitalized Palm Springs’ much-loved Santiago Resort and recently launched the all-new Twin Palms Resort, the Descanso property opened in 2022 featuring 15 spacious guest rooms with custom-designed furniture, dreamy King-size beds, and luxe details. Amenities include continental breakfast, poolside lunch, welcome snack basket, and lots of special touches. For guests who need to stay connected, the entire property is equipped with blazing-fast Wi-Fi. Multi-speed bikes are available for exploring the surrounding midcentury neighborhoods and public art installations. Like the Hollywood stars before them, guests at Descanso are encouraged to unwind, relax, and rest in style.
About Tripadvisor
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This article was originally published on our sister site, Queer Forty.
