All of the "big" evenings are accounted for but here are some foodie ideas for evenings and lunches on either end of your visit:

Originally Posted by SFOTRAVELER
On my last visit, I was at a large, fun, queer-friendly Chinese / pan-Asian place...surely you guys know it...can't remember the name, though. christianj: could be Wangs, Thai Smiles, Peppers, etc.

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More reviews by christianj:
Here's a list of our favorites:
- Shame on the Moon - Rancho Mirage - Same owners as Blame it on Midnight in PS but with better food.
- Blame it on Midnight- PS - Great people watching with decent food.
- Kalura Trattoria - PS - Super italian food on S. Palm Canyon Dr. next to the theater.
- Zin American Bistro - PS - New Place with great food on S. Palm Canyon Dr.
- Sherman's Deli - PS - for the biggest sandwiches
- California Pizza Kitchen - PS- for a quick pizza or salad
- Hamburger Mary's - PS - for a fun time
- El Mirasol - PS - for the best mexican food and magaritas
- Wangs - PS - for chinese
Other places we have either tried or have received recommendations for:

- Spikes
- Johannes
- Davey's Hideaway
- New Asian place in the casino in PS
- New Cheesecake Factory in Rancho Mirage
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More restaurant comments:
Blame it onMidnight really looks like the inside of a drag queen's closet (I HEAR... never having actually SEEN the inside of a drag queen's closet )... all sorts of sparkly things hanging from the ceiling. If you are here before 8pm, the avaerage age is 90. It drops to 30-something after 8pm. The food is good. The menu layout reminds me of places like Wolfie's in Miami where you have to pay an extra 25 cents for an extra lemon slice. Then the menu throws in really interesting things like a shrimp ceviche! A very "Palm Springs" experience over all. Later this place is more of a bar than a restaurant.

I thought that Hamburger Mary's (always an OK chain experience) was a bit hetero-touristy.
GoodKarmaGuy

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Hotels will be in several categories:

NOTED BY ILUVParis: People should be aware that many of the resorts may have a three or even four night minimum stay in March - since it will definitely be prime time in PSP.

MEN'S RESORTS
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WOMEN'S RESORTS
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"MIXED" RESORTS(men AND women, possibly str8)
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MILES AND POINTS RESORTS AND HOTELS
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MEN'S RESORTS
The following includes reviews of the men's resorts in Palm Springs (condensed from Out and About's Palm Springs guide by peteropny).
(Where a Fter name appears, that is THEIR review. Otherwise O & A's words are paraphrased. Not plaigarized, BTW. Generally, they are ordered from highly rated ones first down to lower rated ones (some similarly rated ones may be in alphabetical order). Most of the gay resorts are clustered in two areas, Warm Sands and San Lorenzo, and location are indicated as such. Rates are generally $100-150 per night for the basic room, otherwise any outside this range will be mentioned. Property size and "cruise" factor is included (some of the resorts can be extremely cruisy and we include this information as FYI as this is not for everyone. Some are more bath-house type facilities and these are included at the end. These are still hotels, though.). Note however, almost ALL the properties are clothing optional. Generally a continental breakfast and some sort of light lunch is provided for guests. It may be very simple. If we have not included a website, that means we didn't have one handy. Google it or call 411 if you need to. Check things out!

HIGHER RATED PROPERTIES (SOME LUXE):

Hacienda at Warm Sands - www.thehacienda.com - Smaller 10 room property in Warm Sands. Elegant and luxurious rooms and grounds. Somewhat higher rates. Service seems to be very high including pillow choice. "Cruise" factor - Low.

One of the nicest resorts in the Warm Sands area is The Hacienda. Pricey but very nice!
jefro
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East Canyon Hotel and Spa - www.eastcanyonps.com - 15 room top notch luxury property with very luxurious rooms and grounds. Only property with a full-service spa. Expensive rooms start at $139. Downtown Palm Springs location - just west of Warm Sands. Walk to some bars. "Cruise" factor - Low.
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Chestnutz - www.chestnutz.com - Smaller 12 room property in San Lorenzo. Full gym facilities and laundry facilities. Cozy property. "Cruise" factor - Medium to High.
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Desert Paradise Resort Hotel - www.desertparadise.com - Warm Sands property with 14 rooms. Property has been under renovations by the current owner. "Cruise" factor - Medium to High.
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El Mirasol Villas - www.elmirasol.com - 16 room Warm Sands property. Large rooms in property that was built by Howard Hughes. "Cruise" factor - Medium.
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Harlow Club Hotel - www.theharlow.com - Downtown Palm Springs, west of Warm Sands and San Lorenzo, property with 15 rooms. Massively renovated luxury property by the same owners as Santiago. Room rates start at $160. "Cruise" factor - Low.
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INNdulge - www.inndulge.com - Larger 24 room Warm Sands property that is well managed. Complete gym on property. "Cruise" factor - High.

I've stayed at InnDulge a couple of times and really liked it. It's "clothing optional" but not too sleazy (OK late nights in the jacuzzi can be...) Nice breakfast and social hour in the evening included.
myleguy
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La Posada de las Palmas - www.laposada.com - Small 10 room property located in a residential neighborhood. Relaxed atmosphere. "Cruise" factor - Low to Medium.
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Las Palmas Hotel - www.laspalmas-hotel.com - New North Palm Springs property with 17 rooms. 1950 property was totally renovated. Top-notch service. "Cruise" factor - Medium.

In October, we stayed at Las Palmas in the North end of town. Rooms were quite nice. Bathroom was awkward and cramped. Attentive and responsive ownership. Laid-back atmosphere.
peteropny
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La Posada East - www.laposada.com - 11 room Downtown Palm Springs property with the same ownership as the La Posada de las Palmas. Large pool and Jacuzzi. "Cruise" factor - Medium.
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Santiago - www.santiagoresort.com - Larger 24 room San Lorenzo property. Larger immaculate rooms with many recent upgrades. One of the largest pools among the gay resorts. "Cruise" factor - Medium.

My favorite is Santiago - large nicely furnished rooms, great service.
(UPDATE: This property was recently (mid-late 2005) sold to new owners so not sure what changes are in the works.)
peteropny
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Terrazzo - www.terrazzo-ps.com - South Palm Springs property with 12 rooms. Eager to please attitude of the owners. Amenities and service positives are somewhat offset by smaller rooms and somewhat noisy location off South Palm Canyon. "Cruise" factor - Low.

One of the nicest resorts in the Warm Sands area is .... Terrazzo which is on South Palm Canyon. The owners are great and very hospitable.
jefro
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Totuga Del Sol - www.tortugadelsol.com - 12 room San Lorenzo property. Rates start at $80. Accent is on comfort and relaxation rather than luxury. "Cruise" factor - Low.
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Triangle Inn - www.triangle-inn.com - 13 total (including recently acquired house next door) unit San Lorenzo property. The house has 4 total rooms and can be rented as one large unit. Large rooms with small but romantic grounds. "Cruise" factor - Medium to High.
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All World's Resort - www.allworldsresort.com - Large 44 room Warm Sands property that was created by combining 3 smaller resorts. Ownership is the porno company All Worlds Entertainment. Rates start at $69. Ongoing renovations. "Cruise" factor - High.
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Bacchanal - www.bacchanal.net - Small 7 room Warm Sands property undergoing significant renovation. "Cruise" factor - Medium.
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Indianola - www.indianola-tiki.com - 11 room North Palm Springs property. Polynesian themed with original furniture and artwork. "Cruise" factor - Medium.
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Inn Exile - www.innexile.com - 31 room Warm Sands property. Modern stark design appealing to hunky young Southern California types. Rates start at $80. "Cruise" Factor - High to Very High.
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This is where I plan to stay on my next visit. The grounds are very "high desert". Waterfalls, rocks, concrete formations and a few cool cacti. No shade. I toured the place last vist and the rooms were not that great but I like the desert feel.
GoodKarmaGuy
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Warm Sands Villa - www.warmsandsvilla.com - 25 room Warm Sands property. Much improved and completely renovated property. "Cruise" factor - Medium.
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The Columns - www.pscolumns.com - Small 7 room Warm Sands property. Rooms in need of renovation. Decent grounds. Rates start at $79. "Cruise" factor - Medium to High.
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Desert Bear - www.thedesertbear.com - 11 room North Palm Springs property marketed to "bears" and their admirers. Basic rooms and grounds. Rates start at $65. "Cruise" factor - Medium to High.
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HOTELS FREQUENTLY BEING ACCUSED OF BATHHOUSES MASQUERADING AS HOTELS

Camp Palm Springs - www.camp-palm-springs.com - 29 room North Palm Springs property. Mediocre rooms. Rates start at $69. "Cruise" factor - Very High.
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Canyon Boy's Club - www.canyonclub.com - Motelly 31 room North Palm Springs property. Rates start at $79. "Cruise" factor - Very High.
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Cathedral City Boy's Club (CCBC) - www.ccbc-gay-resort.com - 44 room Cathedral City property marketed as a frisky playground. "Cruise" factor - Very High.

"CCBC is a bathhouse masquerading as a motel. Overall it's ok. The grounds are cruisy at all hours (including breakfast), the pool was fine; our room was only ok. This was my first trip so I have no point of reference, but I hope it gets better than this. I've already told ILP that I'd like to stay in the Warm Sands area in January. "
jockdAAdy
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Mirage/Vista Grande/Avalon/Atrium - www.mirage4men.com - Large 40 room, combined, Warm Sands properties. Rates start at $79. "Cruise" factor - Off the charts.

Well, I LOVED this place but found a few locals who looked down their noses at me when they found out where I was staying. I did not realize that it had that "bath house" rep. Regardless, the grounds and waterfalls are beautiful and the rooms were kitschy, large and well appointed, though not very fancy. I may stay there again!
GoodKarmaGuy

RESORT THAT HAS RECENTLY CHANGED OWNERSHIP / MANAGEMENT W/O REVIEWS
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La Dolce Vita www.ladolcevitaresort.com - 19 room South Palm Springs property. Recently acquired by new management so not sure what changes are in the works. The following comments are from when the place was called the Citadel - Front portion has been renovated but the rear part needs serious renovation. "Cruise" factor - Medium to High.
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WOMEN'S RESORTS(reviews condensed from the Out and About Guide by peteropny).

Queen of Hearts - www.queenofheartspsp.com - All women property with 12 rooms. Simple, well appointed, and cheerful rooms. "Cruise" factor - Low.
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Casitas Laquita (Women's) - www.casitaslaquita.com - 13 room property with women only clientele located in south end of Palm Springs. "Cruise" factor - Low.
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"MIXED" RESORTS(men AND women, possibly str8)

The Spa Resort Casino in downtown PSP looks fun though I have never been in it. I will check it out in the future. www.sparesortcasino.com

Just gambled at the SPA Resort last week - the rooms in the hotel itself are dated.
jan_az
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The Villa- 44-room Motelly property, once an Elizabeth Arden "beauty farm", in Cathedral City (one town east of Palm Springs). Mixed gay/lesbian clientele. Inexpensive rates start at $50. www.theVilla.com Factor - Low.
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MILES AND POINTS RESORTS AND HOTELS

The Hilton is across the street [from the casino].
jan_az

I have stayed at this Hilton for a conference. The rooms are very, very nice and very, very pricey, I thought. Excellent location. Walk to downtown and shops. $5 taxi from airport. The FD was more like a discount property, though. They "lost" a package sent to me. Then found it. Never told me that I had mail, etc., etc. But it sure was pretty!
GoodKarmaGuy
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For mainstream hotels, I've only stayed at the Hyatt Grand Champions, very nice but kind of away from central Palm Springs.
peteropny
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There is a another big beautiful Hyatt in Downtown PSP.
GoodKarmaGuy
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