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Boulders Resort & Spa Scottsdale, Curio Collection by HiltonvsThe Phoenician, a Luxury Collection Resort, Scottsdale
Both hotels are endorsed by writers. Overall, Boulders Resort & Spa, Curio Collection by Hilton is preferred by most reviewers compared to The Phoenician, Scottsdale. Boulders Resort & Spa, Curio Collection by Hilton has a TripExpert Score of 84 with positive reviews from 10 publications like Star Service, Frommer's and Gayot.
Boulders Resort & Spa Scottsdale, Curio Collection by Hilton
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34631 North Tom Darlington Drive, Carefree, AZ 85377
From $254/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "The adobe buildings blend unobtrusively into the desert, and the two golf courses epitomize the desert golf course experience." Full review
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For the best views, ask for one of the second-floor units.
Michelin Guide "The red boulders are just part of the allure of this world class resort, a mecca for spa, golf and tennis lovers just northeast of Phoenix."
Lonely Planet "Tensions evaporate the moment you arrive at this desert oasis that blends nearly imperceptibly into a landscape of natural rock formations." Full review
Afar Magazine "As luxurious as any resort in the Scottsdale area, it's also where guests are most likely to feel they are truly in the desert." Full review
Star Service "Located just off Scottsdale Road, this deluxe standout is one of the more unique hotels in and around Phoenix, and finding a brand fit has been something of a chore." Full review
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Families have a variety of suites and connecting rooms to choose from.
Hideaway Report91.0
"Imaginative resort and spa blending into dramatic outcrops in Sonoran Desert foothills, 30 minutes north of downtown Scottsdale." Full review
Gayot "A private desert hideaway known for its pervasive luxury and refined recreation."
Travel + Leisure "The 1,300-acre Boulders golf and spa resort, gets its name from a massive prehistoric rock formation where nature lovers can spot quail, jackrabbits, lizards, and javelina. " Full review
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Choose from the Hawaiian Lomi Lomi, Ayurvedic massage, meditation tipi, and treatments inspired by desert botanicals and Native American traditions.
Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Award
"Rustic-elegant casitas with wood-burning fireplaces beckon, as do the award-wining golf courses." Full review
Fodor's "One of the country's top resorts hides amid hill-size, 12-million-year-old granite boulders and the picturesque Sonoran Desert" Full review
The Phoenician, a Luxury Collection Resort, Scottsdale
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6000 East Camelback Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
From $389/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Concierge "While newer resorts stumble over themselves to satisfy current trends, this grande dame holds fast to old-world luxury and a Reagan-era feeling of prosperity."
Gayot "Sprawling gardens, a superb wellness center and fine dining make this resort a perennial favorite."
Travel + Leisure "The 250-acre property spreads across the base of Camelback Mountain, with a 27-hole championship golf course, renowned spa and nine swimming pool." Full review
Afar Magazine "The rooms are spacious, with large Italian marble bathrooms, and have a private terrace or balcony. The service is tiptop." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"A cactus-dappled, sepia-toned retreat with sprawling green lawns, spouting statue fountains and a community of curvy pools cuddled together amid a collage of cabanas.
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Travel + Leisure "This Grande Dame of Scottsdale resorts may have seven pools for guests, but it’s the signature showstopper that wows: an oval gem inlaid with iridescent mother-of-pool tiles that shimmer in the light." Full review
U.S. News & World Report2.0
"The Phoenician, A Luxury Collection Resort, Scottsdale has long set the standard for luxury in the Valley of the Sun&*& It's not hard to see why." Full review
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For one thing, the setting is unbelievable – when reserving your room, ask for accommodations with views of Camelback Mountain.
U.S. News & World Report1.0
"Situated at the base of Camelback Mountain, this offshoot of The Phoenician, A Luxury Collection Resort, Scottsdale, offers spectacular views at every turn." Full review
U.S. News & World Report2.0
"The Phoenician, A Luxury Collection Resort, Scottsdale has long set the standard for luxury in the Valley of the Sun&*& It's not hard to see why. For one thing, the setting is..." Full review
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For one thing, the setting is unbelievable – when reserving your room, ask for accommodations with views of Camelback Mountain.
Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Award
"A 250-acre “country club–like resort” at the base of Camelback Mountain in the Sonoran Desert, it has 9 pools where staff serve mai tais and mojitos, 11 tennis courts, and three 9-hole golf courses." Full review
