Fairmont Scottsdale PrincessvsOmni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia
Both Fairmont Scottsdale Princess and Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia are rated highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia scores marginally higher than Fairmont Scottsdale Princess. Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia ranks #10 in Phoenix with recommendations from 8 reviews including Condé Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure and Zagat.
Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Show All Reviews
7575 East Princess Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
From $379/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Concierge
"This pink palace covers more than 450 immaculately landscaped acres and has a series of pools and waterslides that attract an eclectic mix of couples, families, and guys on bachelor weekends."
Fodor's
"Rooms are done in a chic blend of contemporary styles, as are the Fairmont Gold hotel-within-a-hotel boutique rooms." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This relaxed resort features Spanish Colonial architecture, with a tiled roof, arches, pink stucco, and fountains."
Zagat
4.2
""An awesome place to relax", this "sprawling", "family-friendly" North Scottsdale "vacation getaway" features "beautiful" grounds and "spacious, quiet" accommodations."
Lonely Planet
"Beautiful, well-appointed rooms, excellent service and dining that's basically par for the course at Arizona's luxury resorts." Full review
Gayot
"Set against the backdrop of the McDowell Mountains, this sprawling resort still has what it takes to wow guests twenty years after its opening in 1987."
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To round out your experience, be sure to schedule a dinner at chef Richard Sandoval’s opulent Hacienda Mexican restaurant.
Condé Nast Traveler
96.1
"As far as royal titles go, Princess will do, but consider this the Queen of the Desert." Full review
Jetsetter
"A high-end desert oasis with star chef-helmed restaurants, five swimming pools and two championship golf courses." Full review
Star Service
"Located 12 miles north of the town center, this is a tremendous team effort that takes a few cues from its successful San Francisco sibling." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Located a stone’s throw from the 18-hole Stadium Course, which hosts Phoenix’s only PGA tournament, this Fairmont hotel is popular with golf enthusiasts as well as families and couples." Full review
Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia
4949 East Lincoln Drive, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
From $319/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Star Service
"This Andalucian-infused resort has a fashionable Mediterranean-meets-the-Sonoran-Desert vibe that will please travelers with high standards." Full review
Fodor's
"This luxury resort brings a touch of the Mediterranean to Paradise Valley with its exquisite dark furnishings and light stone work, its impeccable Joya Spa... and a Spanish-inspired wedding chapel." Full review
Zagat
4.0
"At the foot of Camelback Mountain, this "hidden gem" set amid splashing fountains and Spanish antiquities is "perfect for a weekend getaway"."
Gayot
"The guest rooms and suites display a fresh look with elegant color palettes in shades of sand, sun and sky; spacious bathrooms; and private balconies and patios."
Jetsetter
"Romantic Old World hideaway with a celebrated spa and views of Camelback Mountain." Full review
Afar Magazine
"There’s plenty to keep you busy on property, including five dining spots, but the very best way to pass the time is at Joya Spa. " Full review
Travel + Leisure
"With its graceful plazas and arcaded walkways, this 35-acre retreat located at the foot of Camelback Mountain so resembles an Andalusian pueblo blanco that you’ll forget you’re in Arizona." Full review
U.S. News & World Report
8.0
"Mixing Spanish influences with the surrounding Sonoran Desert...stay here is certainly a break from the daily grind -the property is a bit removed from the hustle and bustle of Phoenix and Scottsdale." Full review
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When you need to unwind, soak up the rays by one of the resort's three pools or book a treatment at the Joya Spa. For many visitors, the highlight of their accommodations was the in-room private patio or balcony — If you can, request a room overlooking the mountain for the best views.
Condé Nast Traveler
Readers' Choice Award
"Will appeal to fans of the classic desert resort, where every turn brings another pool... and every employee demonstrates an eagerness to please." Full review
Frommer's
"With the red rocks of Camelback Mountain looming overhead and architecture inspired by Spain's fabled Alhambra, this resort is one of Arizona's prettiest getaways." Full review
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If you like peace and quiet, ask for a room in the Bocce Garden Village (and have a bocce court right outside your door).