Trixie Motel
210 W Stevens Road
Palm Springs, CA
A pink palace where every room is its own daydream.
About Trixie Motel
Trixie Motel is a 1950s Palm Springs courtyard property, formerly the Coral Sands, transformed into an all-out pink fantasy by drag superstar Trixie Mattel, whose real name is Brian Firkus, with partner David Silver and Los Angeles designer Dani Nagel of Dazey Desert. The renovation was documented across an eight-part series that streamed on Discovery and Max, and the result is one of the most photographed small properties in the desert. Set on a quiet block in the Old Las Palmas area behind privacy walls, it wraps individually themed rooms around a heated pool painted the only non-pink thing on the property. The lobby holds the Barbara Bar for food and cocktails. It is maximalist, playful, and executed with real design conviction rather than novelty.
What Trixie Motel Is Known For
Trixie Motel pulls off maximalism without tipping into gimmick, which is far harder than it looks. Every one of its rooms is a distinct, fully committed concept executed with a real designer's hand, and the courtyard is one of the most instantly recognizable small-property spaces in Palm Springs. It took a genuine 1950s motor court and reimagined it as something joyful and singular rather than erasing its bones. Few properties anywhere commit to a vision this completely and make it this fun.
Amenities
- Seven individually themed rooms
- Heated pink-and-white courtyard pool
- Barbara Bar for food and cocktails
- Hand-painted murals and custom interiors
- In-room record players with vinyl
- On-site gift shop
What Guests Love
- Each of the seven rooms is a fully committed, individually designed theme, from the heart-shaped Queen of Hearts room to the bee-motif honeymoon suite.
- The heated pink-and-white courtyard pool is one of the most recognizable small-property spaces in Palm Springs.
- The Barbara Bar in the lobby serves food and cocktails on-site every day.
- Rooms swap televisions for record players and vinyl, keeping the analog fantasy fully immersive.
Worth Knowing
- The property is intimate and built around a shared courtyard pool, so the vibe is social and lively rather than secluded.
- Rooms use record players rather than televisions, part of the immersive design; bring or stream your own audio if you want variety.
- Book well ahead, as the small room count and high demand mean dates fill quickly.
- Guests in adjacent rooms may be audible; a quiet room request at booking is worth making if you are a light sleeper.
The Room
Each room is its own fully realized theme, designed room by room rather than to a single template. Standouts include the Queen of Hearts room, where a hand-painted mural climbs the wall to the ceiling above a heart-shaped headboard, and the Oh Honeymoon Suite, awash in a bee motif and warm yellows and oranges. Instead of televisions, rooms lean into the analog fantasy with record players and vinyl, keeping the mood immersive. Expect bold color, custom murals, patterned textiles, and glam detailing throughout, with quality bedding and air conditioning underneath the spectacle. Every room opens directly onto the pink courtyard and pool.
The Grounds
The courtyard is the whole show. Rooms ring a shared central space painted in alternating shades of pink and white, anchored by a heated swimming pool trimmed with umbrellas and lounge chairs, the crystal-clear water the one deliberate contrast to all the pink. The lobby opens onto the courtyard and holds the Barbara Bar and a gift shop. Privacy walls wrap the quiet northern block, and parking is on-site. Every angle is built to be photographed, and the property leans into it without apology.
The Experience
Staying at Trixie Motel is less like booking a room and more like stepping into a set. The camp is total and completely sincere: cheeky cocktails at the Barbara Bar, glam decor in every direction, a pool scene that feels like a party even when it is quiet. Guests move between their themed room, a lounger by the pink pool, and the bar, and the whole thing plays like a warm, welcoming daydream. The staff are known for leaning into the fun, and the energy is unmistakably social. You come here for an experience you cannot get anywhere else, and it delivers exactly that.
Details
Palm Springs, CA 92262
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Trixie Motel have EV charging?
No, Trixie Motel does not have on-site EV charging. The Road Trip Planner map shows public chargers near the property.
Does Trixie Motel serve breakfast?
No, breakfast is not included at Trixie Motel.
What is there to do near Trixie Motel?
Downtown Palm Springs and the Palm Springs Art Museum: 0.7 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can walk. Uptown Design District: 1 mile, about a 5 minute drive, or you can walk. Palm Springs Aerial Tramway: 4 miles, about a 10 minute drive, or you can bike there.
How far is Trixie Motel from Downtown Palm Springs and the Palm Springs Art Museum?
Downtown Palm Springs and the Palm Springs Art Museum is about 0.7 miles from Trixie Motel, close enough to walk (roughly a 5 minute drive).
How far is Trixie Motel from Uptown Design District?
Uptown Design District is about 1 mile from Trixie Motel, close enough to walk (roughly a 5 minute drive).
How far is Trixie Motel from Palm Springs Aerial Tramway?
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway is about 4 miles from Trixie Motel, roughly a 10 minute drive or a short bike ride.
Does Trixie Motel Palm Springs have a pool?
Yes. Trixie Motel is built around a heated courtyard pool painted in pink and white, with umbrellas and lounge chairs.
Who owns Trixie Motel Palm Springs?
Trixie Motel was created by drag performer Trixie Mattel, whose real name is Brian Firkus, with partner David Silver, and designed with Dani Nagel.
Is there a bar at Trixie Motel Palm Springs?
Yes. The Barbara Bar in the Trixie Motel lobby serves food and cocktails daily.
Do the rooms at Trixie Motel Palm Springs have televisions?
No. The rooms at Trixie Motel feature record players with vinyl instead of televisions, as part of the immersive design.
Is parking available at Trixie Motel Palm Springs?
Yes. Trixie Motel offers on-site parking for guests.
Does Trixie Motel Palm Springs allow pets?
No. Trixie Motel does not accept pets.
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