Arizona Biltmore, A Waldorf Astoria ResortvsThe Wigwam
Both hotels are rated very highly by experts. On balance, Arizona Biltmore, A Waldorf Astoria Resort is the choice of most reviewers compared to The Wigwam. Arizona Biltmore, A Waldorf Astoria Resort is ranked #4 in Phoenix with recommendations from 13 sources like Frommer's, Rough Guide and Forbes Travel Guide.
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 Wigwam
300 East Wigwam Blvd
From $220/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Pool
Frommer's
"Located 20 minutes west of downtown Phoenix and more than twice that far from Scottsdale, this property... is one of the nation's premier golf resorts." Full review
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Request a room along the fairways.
Jetsetter
"When you stay at The Wigwam in Litchfield Park, you'll be in the suburbs and within the vicinity of Luke Air Force Base and University of Phoenix Stadium. This 4-star resort is within..." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The adobe-style casitas are trimmed with wood furnishings and finished with artistic touches, such as rustic pottery and colorful throw rugs, alongside Jacuzzis and private terraces." Full review
U.S. News & World Report
20.0
"The Wigwam wows in more ways than one. Guests say its friendly staff deserves the most praise while rooms are regularly described as comfortable and spacious." Full review
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No matter how you choose to spend your day, recent guests recommend kicking off the evening with a meal at one of the resort's restaurants: Red's Bar & Grill serves casual American cuisine, while Litchfield's specializes in farm-to-table fare.
Fodor's
"Built in 1918 as a retreat for executives of the Goodyear Company, the grand Wigwam Resort maintains its historical character while delivering a modern-day, first-class luxury experience." Full review
Frommer's
"Guest rooms are spacious and feature southwestern furniture and plush beds, and some units have fireplaces. The traditional-style golf courses here are the main attraction" Full review