The Phoenician, a Luxury Collection Resort, ScottsdalevsHotel Valley Ho
Both hotels are praised by professional reviewers. Overall, Hotel Valley Ho is the choice of most professionals compared to The Phoenician, Scottsdale. Hotel Valley Ho is ranked #6 in Phoenix with recommendations from 12 reviews such as Frommer's, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.
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
Hotel Valley Ho Show All Reviews
6850 East Main Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
From $247/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"Hotel Valley Ho nails it on many levels: It's within walking distance of Old Town Scottsdale, and it has quality service, decor, and food."
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Choose between Cafe ZuZu, a comfort-food diner, and the legendary Trader Vic's, a Polynesian restaurant.
Jetsetter
"Historic midcentury modern hotel with a party-centric pool scene and splurge-worthy spa." Full review
Fodor's
"This Scottsdale hot-spot hotel was recently restored to its former '50s fabulousness, and the rooms don't disappoint with retro furnishings and styling." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"An institution in Scottsdale since it opened in 1956, the Valley Ho exudes a retro charm that draws the young and the hip." Full review
Star Service
"For those who didn't get the memo, this is Scottsdale's go-to girl for fun and fashion, a fabulous midcentury landmark with a disproportionate slice of social cachet." Full review
Gayot
"The hotel's location, within walking distance to downtown's galleries and shops, makes it a nice departure from the area's many desert resorts."
Zagat
3.8
"Dating back to the 1950s, this "trendy" Downtown/Old Town Scottsdale "landmark" is a "hip and swank" "midcentury gem" featuring a "cordial" staff and "attractive" guestrooms."
Condé Nast Traveler
"Restored to its original splendor, rooms are retro-chic but never twee. Lounge by the pool – just like when it was a desert paradise for top stars of the time – or stroll about in walk-able Scottsdale." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Guest rooms are bright with colors that wouldn't be out of place on South Beach. And the pool is still the place to be." Full review
Afar Magazine
"I am obsessed with the hit series Mad Men and the Hotel Valley Ho, located in downtown Scottsdale, is one of my favorite hotels to stay at because it feels like you get transported into another time." Full review