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Sonder The MonarchvsFairmont Scottsdale Princess
Both Saguaro Scottsdale and Fairmont Scottsdale Princess are praised by travel writers. On balance, Fairmont Scottsdale Princess scores significantly higher than Saguaro Scottsdale. Fairmont Scottsdale Princess ranks #13 in Phoenix with recommendations from 11 publications like Lonely Planet, Gayot and Star Service.
Sonder The Monarch
Jetsetter
Fodor's
Gayot
Condé Nast Traveler
Travel + Leisure
Wallpaper
Afar Magazine
Lonely Planet
4000 N. Drinkwater Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
From $135/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Jetsetter "Designy digs with two swimming pools and a pair of Jose Garces restaurants in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale." Full review
Fodor's "Surrounded by lush landscaping, this urban resort features two pools that are among the hottest hangouts in all of Scottsdale, and rooms that juxtapose old and new." Full review
Gayot "A unique boutique hotel, The Saguaro is perfect for visitors to Scottsdale's Old Town, Arts District, downtown and Civic Center Mall areas."
Condé Nast Traveler86.7
"Updated 1960s motel with 194 rooms on the edge of Old Town and adjacent to the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts." Full review
Travel + Leisure "With a bit of Southwestern color, and the weekend pool parties, “Nuevo Latin” spa and José Garce’s Distrito restaurant ensure there’s plenty to keep you busy." Full review
Wallpaper "The 194-room lodging is inspired by the hues of the indigenous wildflowers of Arizona and houses chef Jose Garces' 'Distrito' restaurant, serving modern Mexican cuisine." Full review
Afar Magazine "The Saguaro Scottsdale is among the handful of downtown Scottsdale hotels that embrace the urban Southwest vibe." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Embrace your inner hipster at this candy-bright hideaway beside Old Town Scottsdale." Full review
Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
Concierge Fodor's
DK Eyewitness
Zagat Lonely Planet Gayot Condé Nast Traveler Jetsetter
Star Service Travel + Leisure 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."
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
