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Hermosa InnvsRoyal Palms Resort and Spa
Both Royal Palms Resort and Spa and Hermosa Inn are recommended by travel writers. Overall, Royal Palms Resort and Spa ranks significantly higher than Hermosa Inn. Royal Palms Resort and Spa is ranked #1 in Phoenix with praise from 13 sources such as concierge.com, oyster.com and Travel + Leisure.
Hermosa Inn
Frommer's
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Oyster
Rough Guide
Gayot
Zagat
Travel + Leisure
Afar Magazine
The Telegraph Show All Reviews
5532 N. Palo Cristi Rd., Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
From $389/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "This luxurious boutique hideaway is one of the few hotels in the Valley to offer any Old Arizona atmosphere." Full review
Fodor's "Villas as big as private homes and individually decorated casitas hold an enviable collection of Western art." Full review
Lonely Planet "The 34 rooms and casitas give off soothing vibes thanks to Spanish Colonial decor that makes perfect use of color and proportion." Full review
OysterUpscale
"Hermosa Inn is an intimate, romantic southwestern retreat, with 34 casita-style rooms on six sprawling acres, surrounded by cacti and flowering plants." Full review
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For wine lovers, Hermosa Inn has been regularly recognized by Wine Spectator; ask for a tour of the extensive wine cellar.
Rough Guide "1930s guest ranch, set in desert gardens halfway between Phoenix and Scottsdale in Paradise Valley, that's been converted into a tranquil 35-room boutique hotel."
Gayot "Renovated and restored as a luxury boutique resort, it recalls with comfort and convenience the authentic southwestern Arizona atmosphere from that earlier era."
Zagat4.7
"Set on six acres in the quiet residential community of Paradise Valley, this luxury boutique property is built around the 1930s adobe home of cowboy artist Lon Megargee."
Travel + Leisure "Well-heeled travelers have heard of the Royal Palms, but this inn—a smaller, equally charming spot—is just under the radar." Full review
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The manager is an avid golfer, so be sure to ask for advice on courses; he’ll be happy to reserve you a round.
Afar Magazine "The Hermosa Inn, first opened in 1936, has the kind of history that a cowboy keeps under his hat." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"This historic boutique hotel, originally built by famous cowboy artist Alonzo 'Lon' Megargee in the 1930s, is a luxurious hideaway with rustic southwest charm." Full review
Royal Palms Resort and Spa
Concierge
Insight Guides
Jetsetter Fodor's Lonely Planet
Star Service Gayot Zagat
Forbes Travel Guide
Condé Nast Traveler Show All Reviews
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
