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Arizona Biltmore, A Waldorf Astoria ResortvsHermosa Inn
Both Arizona Biltmore, A Waldorf Astoria Resort and Hermosa Inn are rated very highly by expert reviewers. Overall, Hermosa Inn is the choice of most professionals compared to Arizona Biltmore, A Waldorf Astoria Resort. Hermosa Inn comes in at #4 in Phoenix with recommendations from 10 sources like Travel + Leisure, Afar Magazine and Gayot.
Arizona Biltmore, A Waldorf Astoria Resort
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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."
Zagat4.3
""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
OysterLuxury
"The resort is a sprawling property studded with tall palm trees, and Camelback Mountain provides a stunning natural backdrop." Full review
Hermosa Inn Frommer's Fodor's
Lonely Planet Oyster Rough Guide Gayot Zagat Travel + Leisure
Afar Magazine
The Telegraph Show All Reviews
5532 N. Palo Cristi Rd., Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
From $389/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "This luxurious boutique hideaway is one of the few hotels in the Valley to offer any Old Arizona atmosphere." Full review
Fodor's "Villas as big as private homes and individually decorated casitas hold an enviable collection of Western art." Full review
Lonely Planet "The 34 rooms and casitas give off soothing vibes thanks to Spanish Colonial decor that makes perfect use of color and proportion." Full review
OysterUpscale
"Hermosa Inn is an intimate, romantic southwestern retreat, with 34 casita-style rooms on six sprawling acres, surrounded by cacti and flowering plants." Full review
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For wine lovers, Hermosa Inn has been regularly recognized by Wine Spectator; ask for a tour of the extensive wine cellar.
Rough Guide "1930s guest ranch, set in desert gardens halfway between Phoenix and Scottsdale in Paradise Valley, that's been converted into a tranquil 35-room boutique hotel."
Gayot "Renovated and restored as a luxury boutique resort, it recalls with comfort and convenience the authentic southwestern Arizona atmosphere from that earlier era."
Zagat4.7
"Set on six acres in the quiet residential community of Paradise Valley, this luxury boutique property is built around the 1930s adobe home of cowboy artist Lon Megargee."
Travel + Leisure "Well-heeled travelers have heard of the Royal Palms, but this inn—a smaller, equally charming spot—is just under the radar." Full review
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The manager is an avid golfer, so be sure to ask for advice on courses; he’ll be happy to reserve you a round.
Afar Magazine "The Hermosa Inn, first opened in 1936, has the kind of history that a cowboy keeps under his hat." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"This historic boutique hotel, originally built by famous cowboy artist Alonzo 'Lon' Megargee in the 1930s, is a luxurious hideaway with rustic southwest charm." Full review
