Editor’s Picks: Tracy Turco Is Taking Palm Springs By Storm

Editor's Pick Candice Solomon
Publisher & Editor In Chief, FADDY MAGAZINE USA

Leopard, Disco & Palm Springs, what more could a traveler want. Say hello to the fabulous  hotelier & iconic interior designer Tracy Turco.

The Tiki Hotel at twilight. Photo courtesy of Tracy Turco

The Tiki Hotel at twilight. Photo courtesy of Tracy Turco

“What I love most about Palm Springs is nature’s beauty,” Tracy says. “I love the sunsets, love the mountains with the palm trees, and all of the fruited trees. You can pick grapefruit and figs from your backyard, and while walking and taking hikes, you see all of these gorgeous flowers in full bloom all year round. The beautiful bougainvillea makes it like you’re living in technicolor. It’s just magical.”

Before heading out west, Tracy lived in New York, where she studied at the New York School of Interior Design; launched the brands SalonTea, Tea&Co., and Tracy Stern Shoes; and wrote two books, Tea For You and Tea Party. Tracy has always been a tea connoisseur, and enjoyed creating tea blends and opening tea rooms in Manhattan, Paris, and Dubai. Her SalonTea outlet in New York was at the City Club Hotel, and this gave Tracy a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s like to operate a boutique hotel. 

“I always wanted to run a bed and breakfast as a little girl,” she says. “That’s why I started my tea parties — to give someone a beautiful experience.”

A peek inside The Cheetah Hotel. Photo courtesy of Tracy Turco

A peek inside The Cheetah Hotel. Photo courtesy of Tracy Turco

Tracy first fell in love with Palm Springs during visits from New York, when she would fly in and spend the night at a hotel before driving to her geodesic dome in Joshua Tree. Tracy and Jerry spent more time here together on their honeymoon, and he liked it so much that they decided to start a business in the city. 

“Everyone here is so inviting and friendly, and I love the support of our community,” Tracy says. “The community has been nothing but gracious to all of our ventures and endeavors.”

When Tracy isn’t busy at one of their properties, she’s at home conducting research, trademarking her logos and designs, and selling her designs on Society6. The Turcos have purchased an old apartment complex that they are turning into an Art Deco-themed hotel, and they are hard at work developing their passion project: the Modernism Museum. The museum will offer guests an interactive and immersive experience, showcasing collections of mid-century modern kitsch, art, and memorabilia, along with a bowling alley, roller rink, and pizza place.

The Art Hotel’s pool. Photo courtesy of Tracy Turco

The Art Hotel’s pool. Photo courtesy of Tracy Turco

Tracy has also started an entrepreneurial group for women, where members can share tips and tricks and offer support for one another as they start or grow their businesses. 

“It’s important to share and give back,” Tracy says. “There’s a lot of fear, and people don’t know how to get from the concept to fruition.” 

Every day at work is different for Tracy, but one thing is constant: she brings her 8-month-old daughter with her to their hotels, where she watches as her mom hangs drapes and picks out paint colors. 

“I hope she sees what I do and grows up to be creative and an entrepreneur,” Tracy says.

Tracy Turco having fun at the Tiki Hotel. Photo credit: Catherine Garcia

Tracy Turco having fun at the Tiki Hotel. Photo credit: Catherine Garcia

Art Hotel: Palm Springs

The Art Hotel, Palm Springs

1339 N Indian Canyon Dr
Palm Springs, CA 92262
P: (917) 886-8820

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Tiki Hotel: Palm Springs

The Tiki Hotel at twilight. Photo courtesy of Tracy Turco

1333 N. Indian Canyon Drive
Palm Springs, CA 92262
P: (917) 886-8820

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Cheetah Hotel: Palm Springs

The Cheetah Hotel, Palm Springs

354 E Stevens Road
Palm Springs, CA 92262
P: (917) 886-8820

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Tracy Turco

Tracy Turco

For all business and media enquiries,
please contact the Tracy Turco team at…

EMAIL:
tracy@tracyturco.com

WEB:
TracyTurco.com

POST:
301 N Palm Canyon Drive
Suite 103 #318
Palm Springs CA 92262

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