Trixie Motel

Hotel · Palm Springs

The Trixie Motel belongs to drag queen Trixie Mattel, who turned a mid-century motel in north Palm Springs into a pink kitsch fantasy. Seven themed rooms, a saltwater pool and its own bar – a motel doesn’t get any queerer.

• ★ 4.7 on Google (410)
• Upscale
• LGBTQ+-owned
• Themed rooms

Address

210 W Stevens Road
Palm Springs, CA 92262

Location

in north Palm Springs, about a 30-minute walk or a short drive to Arenas Road

Price range

Upscale, from about 350 USD per night

Rooms

7 individually designed themed rooms

Crowd

strongly queer, mixed, drag and pop culture fans

What makes the hotel special

GayOut describes the Trixie Motel as openly LGBTQ+-run with a strongly queer clientele; the owner is Trixie Mattel, who documented the renovation in her own TV series. It’s less a retreat than an experience: pink retro design, Barbie aesthetics and a pool bar where fans from all over the world raise a glass.

Rooms and amenities

Each room has its own theme, such as Queen of Hearts or Atomic Bombshell. There’s a heated saltwater pool, the Barbara Bar, a breakfast basket and free Wi-Fi. Guests praise the staff, decor and drinks; criticism includes squeaky beds and thin walls in the older building.

Contact

Editorially researched, as of October 2026. Sources: GayOut (incl. Google rating: 4.7 stars, 410 reviews), Hotels Above Par. Prices and amenities may change, please check before booking.