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Fairmont Scottsdale PrincessvsScottsdale Camelback Resort
Both hotels are recommended by professionals. Overall, Fairmont Scottsdale Princess is preferred by most reviewers compared to Scottsdale Camelback Resort. Fairmont Scottsdale Princess is ranked #13 in Phoenix with approval from 11 reviewers including Condé Nast Traveler, DK Eyewitness and Jetsetter.
Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
Concierge
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DK Eyewitness
Zagat
Lonely Planet
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Condé Nast Traveler
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
Scottsdale Camelback Resort Star Service Gayot
Oyster Jetsetter
6302 E Camelback Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
From $212/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Star Service "This is an older but well-cared-for time-share resort with a friendly staff and a surprising dearth of annoying sales folk." Full review
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Guests here choose between studio and two- and three-bedroom units, though the 700-sq-ft studios are larger than many area hotels' standard suites and one-bedroom time-share digs.
Gayot "This place is quite dated, but it still appeals with charming old Arizona style."
OysterUpper-middle-range
"At the base of Camelback Mountain, the 11-acre property of Scottsdale Camelback Resort delivers amenities and services that eclipse those of nearby competitors in this upper-mid-range price category." Full review
Jetsetter "An upscale, sun-kissed retreat in the Sonoran Desert, with continental breakfast and a studio or villa." Full review
