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Fuego at The ClarendonvsFairmont Scottsdale Princess
Both hotels are endorsed by professionals. On balance, Fairmont Scottsdale Princess scores significantly higher than The Clarendon Hotel and Spa. Fairmont Scottsdale Princess comes in at 84 with praise from 11 reviewers such as Gayot, DK Eyewitness and Lonely Planet.
Fuego at The Clarendon
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Afar Magazine
Gayot
Travel + Leisure
U.S. News & World Report
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
401 West Clarendon Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85013
From $86/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Zagat3.8
"Catering to "young, artsy" tourists and locals, this "unique", "stylish" Encanto property sports such party pleasers as a "fun" bar... and a "gorgeous" pool."
Afar Magazine "This place has a great vibe -- even if it is filled with a bunch of hipsters! The pool is also pretty cool looking and the rooms are super modern and well-done." Full review
Gayot "Travelers to Phoenix looking for a boutique hotel experience in a convenient location will appreciate this designer hotel."
Travel + Leisure "Sleek attitude defines this completely refurbished downtown hotel that, until recently, was better known to the authorities than to paying guests." Full review
U.S. News & World Report43.0
"If you're looking for a trendy, boutique-type property during your stay in Phoenix, you'll find exactly what you need at the Clarendon Hotel and Spa." Full review
Frommer's "This is the hip place to stay on the Central Corridor, favored by sophisticated travelers, traveling rock bands, and the like" Full review
Lonely Planet "This upbeat indie hotel has a finger-snapping, minimalist cool that manages to be both welcoming and hip." 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
