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Fairmont Scottsdale PrincessvsSheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass
Both Fairmont Scottsdale Princess and Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass are recommended by expert writers. Overall, Fairmont Scottsdale Princess ranks significantly higher than Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass. Fairmont Scottsdale Princess has a TripExpert Score of 84 with accolades from 11 reviewers such as Fodor's, Zagat and Jetsetter.
Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
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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
Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass
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U.S. News & World Report Fodor's Lonely Planet
5594 West Wild Horse Pass Boulevard, Gila River Indian Community, Chandler, AZ 85226
From $156/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Frommer's "Renovated in 2010, this resort is located about 20 minutes south of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport." Full review
Travel + Leisure "On the ceiling of the resort's east-facing lobby, there are 10 Native American murals—an example of the cultural touches designed to reflect the local Pima and Maricopa heritages." Full review
Gayot "Just 11 miles south of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Wild Horse Pass is named for the herds of wild horses that kick up dust on the far horizons of the Gila River Indian Community."
Forbes Travel Guide Recommended
"The Phoenix-area Gila River Indian Community does more than house Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort & Spa on its grounds — it informs everything about the hotel’s design and amenities." Full review
U.S. News & World Report26.0
"On the Gila River Indian Reservation just south of Phoenix, the Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort & Spa is the premier spot to explore Native American culture" Full review
Fodor's "The culture and heritage of the Pima and Maricopa tribes are reflected in every aspect of this tranquil property on the grounds of the Gila River Indian community, 11 miles south of Sky Harbor Airport" Full review
Lonely Planet "At sunset, scan the lonely horizon for the eponymous wild horses silhouetted against the South Mountains." Full review
