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Fairmont Scottsdale PrincessvsHilton Phoenix Tapatio Cliffs Resort
Both hotels are endorsed by writers. On balance, Fairmont Scottsdale Princess is the choice of most reviewers compared to Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort. Fairmont Scottsdale Princess comes in at #13 in Phoenix with recommendations from 11 sources such as Star Service, Zagat and Fodor's.
Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
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Jetsetter
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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."
Zagat4.2
""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 Traveler96.1
"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
Hilton Phoenix Tapatio Cliffs Resort Travel + Leisure Star Service Gayot
U.S. News & World Report
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Frommer's
11111 North 7th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85020
From $152/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Travel + Leisure "This all-suite resort sits on a mountain above Phoenix, near the North Mountain Preserve. Its earth-toned buildings with Mediterranean-style arches are situated on different levels of the cliff side." Full review
Star Service "This aptly named resort is perched high above the city, nestled amid the Tapatio Cliffs." Full review
Gayot "Located on the slopes of the Phoenix Mountain Preserve, adjacent to North Mountain Park, this appealing resort offers all-suite accommodations."
U.S. News & World Report42.0
"The Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs is a superb resort for a casual stay." Full review
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When dinnertime rolls around, sit down to a satisfying steak dinner at the AAA Four Diamond Award-winning Different Pointe of View restaurant (but be sure to make reservations).
OysterUpscale
"Set against the North Mountain Preserve and the Sonoran Desert, the upscale Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort is a sprawling, family-friendly property with 584 suites." Full review
Frommer's "The Falls, a 3 1/2-acre water playground, includes two pools, a 138-foot water slide, 40-foot cascades, and a whirlpool...all rooms are spacious suites with southwest-inspired furnishings" Full review
