Orchid Tree Inn

261 SOUTH BELARDO ROAD
PALM SPRINGS

Abandoned for nearly two decades, this motel started life as the 10-unit Sakarah Apartments in 1934. Following several ownership changes, it became the Orchid Tree Inn in 1952 and was eventually expanded to encompass nearly a full city block. During its heyday, the place hosted such stars as Troy Donahue, Tab Hunter, and Anthony Perkins, before ultimately shuttering in 2005. Despite being ravaged by two fires in 2007, it stands largely intact, though delipidated, today – a gorgeous, haunting reminder of Palm Springs’ early days.

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