Arizona Biltmore, A Waldorf Astoria ResortvsThe McCormick Scottsdale
Both properties are rated highly by experts. On balance, Arizona Biltmore, A Waldorf Astoria Resort ranks significantly higher than The McCormick Scottsdale. Arizona Biltmore, A Waldorf Astoria Resort comes in at 89 with positive reviews from 13 sources such as Frommer's, Concierge and Star Service.
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
The McCormick Scottsdale
7401 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85253
From $119/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Star Service
"Part of a 3,000-acre community, this mature-adult-oriented midrange lakeside resort provides unique value." Full review
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There are enough green-cushioned lounge chairs to avoid competition for them.
Gayot
"Located five minutes north of downtown Scottsdale, this boutique resort offers views of nearby Camelback Mountain. ... The emphasis here is on golf."
Gayot
"Outside, this hotel may look old, but inside, it’s new and attractive, and the location can't be beat."