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Hotel San CarlosvsThe Westin Kierland Resort & Spa
Both Hotel San Carlos and The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa are highly recommended by experts. Overall, The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa scores significantly higher than Hotel San Carlos. The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa comes in at 82 with endorsements from 6 publications such as Frommer's, Zagat and Fodor's.
Hotel San Carlos
Rough Guide
Michelin Guide
Gayot
DK Eyewitness
Lonely Planet
202 North Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85004
From $95/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Rough Guide "To appreciate this historic very central 1920s hotel, you have to be the kind of traveller who positively prefers an old fashioned, frazzled and often noisy downtown hotel."
Michelin Guide "A yellow-brick downtown classic since 1928, the San Carlos is an historic anomaly in a region of spa resorts and golf haciendas."
Gayot "Set in the Copper Square district of downtown Phoenix, this hotel is a reminder of a different era."
DK Eyewitness "This historic hotel is full of character and charm. Despite some small rooms, it's priced right and filled with nostalgia."
Lonely Planet "A historic property in the heart of downtown Phoenix, this 1928 gem sports smallish but clean rooms, friendly staff and lots of old-school charm." Full review
The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa
Fodor's
Oyster
Star Service Gayot
Zagat
Afar Magazine
Travel + Leisure
U.S. News & World Report
Frommer's Travel + Leisure
6902 East Greenway Parkway, Scottsdale, AZ 85254
From $367/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Fodor's "The spacious rooms all have balconies or patios with views of the mountains or the resort's water park and tubing river." Full review
OysterUpscale
"While not quite a romantic escape in the same way as The Boulders or The Sanctuary, the Westin Kierland is, all-around, a great resort with a convenient Scottsdale location." Full review
Star Service "Just south of the sprawling Fairmont Scottsdale, this sophisticated castle in the desert is the centerpiece of a growing community that encompasses hundreds of time-share units." Full review
Gayot "This impressive Westin is large and diverse enough to offer satisfying luxury stays for families, couples and business travelers."
Zagat4.0
"Fans "rave" about this "beautiful" Scottsdale "desert oasis", where an "attentive" staff looks after "amazing" grounds boasting a "majestic" golf course."
Afar Magazine "Agave, The Arizona Spa melds the healing practices of the region’s native cultures with therapies from the East, like acupuncture, Tui’ Na, and Thai massage." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa is a luxurious desert outpost in Dreamweaver’s Canyon that accommodates leisure, business, events, and golf travelers." Full review
U.S. News & World Report22.0
"Families who travel to this standout Scottsdale property find something for everyone: pools, a golf course and Agave, The Arizona Spa are just a few amenities travelers enjoy." Full review
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The resort has multiple restaurants to choose from, but for a sophisticated dining experience, indulge your palate at Deseo, the resort's premier eatery.
Frommer's "A slew of events each day—from desert-animal demonstrations to a bagpiper at sunset—give the place a lively vibe...guest rooms all have balconies or patios" Full review
Travel + Leisure "The Sonoran Desert is a geographical wonder, dotted with mighty saguaro cacti, but if you’re here in the hotter months, you might need the lazy river (and gigantic waterslide) at The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa to you cool down after a desert excursion"
