The Phoenician, a Luxury Collection Resort, ScottsdalevsSonesta Suites Scottsdale Gainey Ranch
Both hotels are rated highly by experts. Overall, Gainey Suites Hotel is preferred by most reviewers compared to The Phoenician, Scottsdale. Gainey Suites Hotel ranks #22 in Phoenix with accolades from 6 sources including Oyster, Gayot and Fodor's.
The Phoenician, a Luxury Collection Resort, Scottsdale
6000 East Camelback Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
From $389/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Concierge
"While newer resorts stumble over themselves to satisfy current trends, this grande dame holds fast to old-world luxury and a Reagan-era feeling of prosperity."
Gayot
"Sprawling gardens, a superb wellness center and fine dining make this resort a perennial favorite."
Travel + Leisure
"The 250-acre property spreads across the base of Camelback Mountain, with a 27-hole championship golf course, renowned spa and nine swimming pool." Full review
Afar Magazine
"The rooms are spacious, with large Italian marble bathrooms, and have a private terrace or balcony. The service is tiptop." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"A cactus-dappled, sepia-toned retreat with sprawling green lawns, spouting statue fountains and a community of curvy pools cuddled together amid a collage of cabanas.
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Travel + Leisure
"This Grande Dame of Scottsdale resorts may have seven pools for guests, but it’s the signature showstopper that wows: an oval gem inlaid with iridescent mother-of-pool tiles that shimmer in the light." Full review
U.S. News & World Report
2.0
"The Phoenician, A Luxury Collection Resort, Scottsdale has long set the standard for luxury in the Valley of the Sun&*& It's not hard to see why." Full review
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For one thing, the setting is unbelievable – when reserving your room, ask for accommodations with views of Camelback Mountain.
U.S. News & World Report
1.0
"Situated at the base of Camelback Mountain, this offshoot of The Phoenician, A Luxury Collection Resort, Scottsdale, offers spectacular views at every turn." Full review
U.S. News & World Report
2.0
"The Phoenician, A Luxury Collection Resort, Scottsdale has long set the standard for luxury in the Valley of the Sun&*& It's not hard to see why. For one thing, the setting is..." Full review
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For one thing, the setting is unbelievable – when reserving your room, ask for accommodations with views of Camelback Mountain.
Condé Nast Traveler
Readers' Choice Award
"A 250-acre “country club–like resort” at the base of Camelback Mountain in the Sonoran Desert, it has 9 pools where staff serve mai tais and mojitos, 11 tennis courts, and three 9-hole golf courses." Full review
Sonesta Suites Scottsdale Gainey Ranch
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."
Zagat
4.0
"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