Arizona Biltmore, A Waldorf Astoria ResortvsSonesta Suites Scottsdale Gainey Ranch
Both hotels are rated very highly by professionals. On balance, Arizona Biltmore, A Waldorf Astoria Resort ranks significantly higher than Gainey Suites Hotel. Arizona Biltmore, A Waldorf Astoria Resort ranks #5 in Phoenix with praise from 13 sources like Concierge, Jetsetter and Afar Magazine.
Arizona Biltmore, A Waldorf Astoria Resort Show All Reviews
2400 East Missouri Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85016
From $299/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Concierge
"The hotel attracts an older clientele with taste, partly because of its design heritage and partly for its location at the end of a residential road."
Rough Guide
"Extraordinarily lavish 750-room resort... still retaining its Art Deco trimmings and extravagant gardens despite subsequent renovations."
Star Service
"In the center of an exclusive residential area and country club, with 36 impeccably landscaped acres, 6 miles northeast of downtown, this is Arizona's most distinctive large-scale resort." Full review
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The rooms to request these days are the most recently revamped units in the main building.
Gayot
"Set in the heart of Phoenix is the world famous Arizona Biltmore, the archetype for all of the southwest resorts that followed."
Zagat
4.3
""A place to be pampered", this "truly memorable" and "historic" Camelback East resort inspired by a Frank Lloyd Wright design is loaded with "charm from days gone by"."
Frommer's
"It's the historical character and timeless elegance that really set this place apart." Full review
Fodor's
"Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright's colleague Albert Chase McArthur, the Biltmore has been Phoenix's premier resort since it opened in 1929." Full review
Fodor's
"One of the country's top resorts—and one of the few with an all-organic approach—hides amid hill-size, 12-million-year-old granite boulders and the lush Sonoran Desert." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Unlike many Phoenix resorts, it’s understated and elegant—a sophisticated gray stone carved with Wright’s signature angles." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"The resort is a sprawling property studded with tall palm trees, and Camelback Mountain provides a stunning natural backdrop." Full review
Sonesta Suites Scottsdale Gainey Ranch
7300 East Gainey Suites Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85258
From $224/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Star Service
"One part Embassy Suites, one part Doubletree, and one part classic boutique hotel, this elegant long-stay venture delivers a raft of tried-and-true perks to its guests." Full review
Gayot
"Townhouse-style all-suite hotel is located six miles north of downtown on what used to be the Gainey Ranch."
Zagat
4.0
"Loyalists of this "sweet" Central Scottsdale "hidden gem" declare the all-suiter a "home away from home" and say they'd "return in a heartbeat"."
Travel + Leisure
"Nothing says Scottsdale vacation like a palm tree-lined pool, outdoor bar and mountain views." Full review
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The all-suite hotel is also perfect for families
Fodor's
"This independently owned boutique hotel is a rare find for both amenities and price." Full review