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We-Ko-Pa Casino ResortvsFairmont Scottsdale Princess
Fairmont Scottsdale Princess and We-Ko-Pa Resort & Conference Center are both rated very highly by writers. On balance, Fairmont Scottsdale Princess is preferred by most writers compared to We-Ko-Pa Resort & Conference Center. Fairmont Scottsdale Princess ranks #13 in Phoenix with approval from 11 publications including Lonely Planet, Condé Nast Traveler and Star Service.
We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort
Frommer's
Oyster
Gayot
Jetsetter
U.S. News & World Report
10438 North Fort McDowell Road Scottsdale, AZ 85264
From $99/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "In the Scottsdale area, you just can't stay any closer to the desert than at this beautiful resort northeast of Fountain Hills." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"The four-pearl Fort McDowell is stocked to the gills with features: A casino, two 18-hole golf courses, live events, restaurants, lounges, and a heated pool." Full review
Gayot "With views of landmark Four Peaks, Red Mountain and the Superstition Mountains, this resort has quickly taken off as a luxury getaway since its opening in 2005."
Jetsetter "A four-star Arizona hotel and casino, with scenic desert views, plus a food-and-drink credit and more." Full review
U.S. News & World Report33.0
"The We-Ko-Pa Resort & Conference Center incorporates soothing Native American elements into its design, such as the desert-inspired color palette found throughout the hotel" 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
