Hard Rock Hotels to turn Palm Spring's Hotel Zoso into Hollywood-style property (Photos)

Hard Rock International, in collaboration with Kittridge Hotel Management, recently announced plans to open a Hard Rock Hotel Palm Springs this fall. The companies will transform the former Hotel Zoso, that is located at 150 South Indian Canyon Drive, into a celebrity-style destination, reflecting the famed Hard Rock brand in a city known for its year-round sunshine, clear skies and endless activities.

“We’re thrilled to bring the Hard Rock experience to this world-renowned city and are very pleased with our new relationship with Kittridge Hotels,” said Nelson Parker, head of development in the Americas for Hard Rock Hotels & Casinos. “Hard Rock Hotel Palm Springs will serve as an iconic entertainment and leisure destination and, true to the Hard Rock brand, will be a hot spot for musicians, celebrities and our valued Hard Rock fans.”

The new property, which is the brand’s second lifestyle hotel in Southern California, will house 160 rooms and offer a VIP rock star suite, Rock Spa®, Body Rock® workout facility, the world famous Rock Shop® featuring Hard Rock’s iconic merchandise, several dining options, a local hotspot lobby bar, and a rock n’ roll oasis, where guests will enjoy poolside cocktails, chaise lounges and blazing fire pits. In addition to its premium accommodations with comfortable Sleep Like a Rock® linens, the hotel will boast 20,500 square feet of ballroom and banquet facility space and an @Biz Business Center.

In keeping in tune with its musical roots, Hard Rock Hotel Palm Springs will offer live entertainment, adding to Palm Springs’ established scene of rich music traditions such as the Coachella and Stagecoach Music Festivals.

In addition, music and pop culture lovers will be treated to music memorabilia lining the hotel walls from local and global icons, including rock n’ roll legends, hip-hop stars and indie artists alike.

Internationally recognized as a world-class entertainment and lifestyle brand, Hard Rock Hotels & Casinos offer stylish and contemporary design, top notch service at 177 locations in 58 countries. .Hard Rock International (HRI) is one of the most globally recognized companies.

Beginning with an Eric Clapton guitar, Hard Rock owns the world's greatest collection of music memorabilia, which is displayed at its locations around the globe. Hard Rock is also known for its collectible fashion and music-related merchandise, Hard Rock Live performance venues and an award-winning website. Additional Hard Rock Hotel projects include Aruba, Riviera Maya, Abu Dhabi and Shenzhen and Haikou in China. New Hard Rock Casino projects in development include Hungary and Northfield, OH. For more information on Hard Rock International, visit www.hardrock.com

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