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Royal Palms Resort and SpavsSonesta Suites Scottsdale Gainey Ranch
Both properties are endorsed by travel writers. Overall, Royal Palms Resort and Spa ranks significantly better than Gainey Suites Hotel. Royal Palms Resort and Spa scores 97 with approval from 16 reviews including Jetsetter, Insight Guides and Afar Magazine.
Royal Palms Resort and Spa
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5200 East Camelback Road, Phoenix, AZ 85018
From $322/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Concierge "Drive up the cobblestone driveway to the hacienda-style buildings, and the feeling of seclusion makes it hard to believe that the center of Scottsdale is only minutes away."
Insight Guides "The Royal Palms is especially atmospheric, with towering palms, Spanish mission-style rooms, and an open-air spa."
Jetsetter "The Sonora Desert stretches out in every direction from the Royal Palms Resort and Spa, but the property itself bears a closer resemblance to a Mediterranean mirage."
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If you’re looking to go above and beyond, the resort employs a Director of Romance who can produce flamenco guitarists or flocks of white doves upon request.
Fodor's "This Mediterranean-style resort has a stately row of the namesake palms at its entrance, courtyards with fountains, and individually designed rooms." Full review
Lonely Planet "It's a hushed and elegant place, dotted with Spanish Colonial villas, flower-lined walkways and palms imported from Egypt." Full review
Star Service "This second-tier temptation actually sits at the top of many visitors' Top 10 lists, its small room count, deferential service and deluxe desert mien a magnet for knowledgeable travelers." Full review
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For travelers able to avoid the latter trio and stomach the annoying resort fee, this very well may be the answer to affordable bliss in this desert destination.
Gayot "This boutique resort is so luxurious and tastefully designed that it makes you feel as if you've been dropped into the middle of an Architectural Digest photo shoot."
Zagat4.5
"Midway between Old Town Scottsdale and Biltmore Fashion Park, this "elegant", "luxurious" Arcadia hideaway with "Mediterranean styling" is "perfect" for a "romantic getaway"."
Forbes Travel Guide Recommended
"Intimate and tranquil, the Royal Palms Resort and Spa is a boutique hideaway with quiet pathways." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler ""The epitome of romance," this cruise line executive’s former summer retreat, at the base of Camelback Mountain in an area once populated by citrus groves, centers on a 1929 Spanish Revival villa." Full review
Sonesta Suites Scottsdale Gainey Ranch Star Service Gayot Zagat
Travel + Leisure Fodor's
7300 East Gainey Suites Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85258
From $224/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Star Service "One part Embassy Suites, one part Doubletree, and one part classic boutique hotel, this elegant long-stay venture delivers a raft of tried-and-true perks to its guests." Full review
Gayot "Townhouse-style all-suite hotel is located six miles north of downtown on what used to be the Gainey Ranch."
Zagat4.0
"Loyalists of this "sweet" Central Scottsdale "hidden gem" declare the all-suiter a "home away from home" and say they'd "return in a heartbeat"."
Travel + Leisure "Nothing says Scottsdale vacation like a palm tree-lined pool, outdoor bar and mountain views." Full review
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The all-suite hotel is also perfect for families
Fodor's "This independently owned boutique hotel is a rare find for both amenities and price." Full review
