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Sanctuary Camelback Mountain, A Gurney's Resort & SpavsArizona Biltmore, A Waldorf Astoria Resort
Both properties are praised by expert writers. On balance, Arizona Biltmore, A Waldorf Astoria Resort scores slightly higher than Sanctuary Camelback Mountain. Arizona Biltmore, A Waldorf Astoria Resort comes in at #6 in Phoenix with accolades from 11 sources such as Jetsetter, oyster.com and Travel + Leisure.
Sanctuary Camelback Mountain, A Gurney's Resort & Spa
Frommer's
Concierge
Jetsetter
Condé Nast Traveler
Travel + Leisure
Gayot
Forbes Travel Guide
Hideaway Report
Afar Magazine Travel + Leisure Show All Reviews
5700 E McDonald Dr., Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
From $659/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "This visually breathtaking place was the Valley's first hip resort, and I still like the contemporary rooms here better than those at other hip hotels around town." Full review
Concierge "Perched on the north slope of Camelback Mountain (which looks just like it sounds), the Sanctuary attracts big-name celebs and travelers who favor a chic, modern aesthetic."
Jetsetter "In Paradise Valley, an upscale enclave about 10 minutes from Scottsdale, the Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain is a study in contrasts: the striking blue of the infinity pool against the..." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler94.2
"This modern Southwestern spread just outside Scottsdale is "beautiful beyond expectation"." Full review
Travel + Leisure "For couples looking for a quiet getaway, it’s hard to beat this perch on the side of Camelback Mountain." Full review
Gayot "This boutique resort wows guests with its designer look and beautiful Camelback Mountain setting."
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"The sole property on the Scottsdale mountain, making it a bucolic option for relaxation and recreation, including a 12,000-square-foot spa, fitness center, hiking trails, swimming pools and tennis courts." Full review
Hideaway Report93.0
"Sophisticated boutique resort set on the tranquil northern slope of Camelback Mountain, five minutes from downtown Scottsdale." Full review
Afar Magazine "As obvious as it may sound, what sets the Sanctuary apart from any other Scottsdale resort is location." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Terraced into the side of Camelback Mountain...guest rooms offer spectacular mountain views from balconies and terraces that often include fireplaces and outdoor soaking tubs." Full review
Arizona Biltmore, A Waldorf Astoria Resort Concierge
Rough Guide
Star Service Gayot
Zagat Frommer's
Fodor's Fodor's Travel + Leisure
Oyster 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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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
