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The Phoenician, a Luxury Collection Resort, ScottsdalevsHermosa Inn
Both properties are recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, Hermosa Inn is the choice of most reviewers compared to The Phoenician, Scottsdale. Hermosa Inn comes in at 85 with positive reviews from 10 sources like Travel + Leisure, Oyster and Zagat.
The Phoenician, a Luxury Collection Resort, Scottsdale
Concierge
Gayot
Travel + Leisure
Afar Magazine
Forbes Travel Guide Travel + Leisure
U.S. News & World Report U.S. News & World Report U.S. News & World Report
Condé Nast Traveler
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 Report2.0
"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 Report1.0
"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 Report2.0
"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
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
