Originally Posted by Always on a plane

I saw that the Parker in Palm Springs was offering a nice package for $199 which included a room and a $200 credit to use on food, liquor or spa (you pick one). Decided to check out the property and was amazed to see a property in such poor condition. The landscaping was terrible, weeds everywhere, non manicured shrubs, trash in the bushes and so on. I noticed a guy playing tennis without a shirt, not my idea of a category 5 property. Am I missing something about this property, I understand the history but it doesn't excuse the condition.