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The Westin Phoenix DowntownvsFairmont Scottsdale Princess
Both Westin Phoenix Downtown and Fairmont Scottsdale Princess are praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Fairmont Scottsdale Princess ranks significantly higher than Westin Phoenix Downtown. Fairmont Scottsdale Princess comes in at 84 with recommendations from 11 publications including Lonely Planet, Gayot and Fodor's.
The Westin Phoenix Downtown
Fodor's
Oyster
Star Service
Gayot
Afar Magazine
U.S. News & World Report
Frommer's
333 North Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85004
From $115/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's "This Downtown Phoenix gem offers some of the largest rooms in the city, which give you a feeling of seclusion in the hustle and bustle of the city." Full review
OysterUpscale
"This Westin high-rise is luxurious and business-friendly, and offers great views of Phoenix through floor-to-ceiling windows." Full review
Star Service "This is the newest of the bunch and a familiarly stylish option for business and leisure travelers in search of a lively downtown offering." Full review
Gayot "We like the clean style of this downtown Westin. In fact, it reminds us a bit of Frank Lloyd Wright's designs --- to compare for yourself, day trip to Wright's Taliesin West while you're in town."
Afar Magazine "Admire Phoenix and the Sonoran Desert from a modern guest room, just steps from the business and entertainment district, and the airport." Full review
U.S. News & World Report24.0
"The Westin Phoenix Downtown caters to business and leisure travelers alike." Full review
Frommer's "Calm, reliable, professional...this one gives you great views to the north. You’re right at the heart of downtown and you can walk to everything from the sports stadiums to Roosevelt Row. " Full review
Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
Concierge Fodor's
DK Eyewitness
Zagat
Lonely Planet Gayot
Condé Nast Traveler
Jetsetter Star Service
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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
