Hotel Valley HovsW Scottsdale
Both properties are recommended by travel writers. On balance, Hotel Valley Ho is the choice of most writers compared to W Scottsdale. Hotel Valley Ho is ranked #6 in Phoenix with positive reviews from 12 sources including Travel + Leisure, Fodor's and Afar Magazine.
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."
i
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
W Scottsdale Show All Reviews
7277 East Camelback Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
From $339/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Concierge
"The W Scottsdale is like Jersey Shore goes West: Heavy tans, bodily enhancements, and hair products abound at the rooftop pool by day and at the sexy Sushi Roku by night."
i
Ask for a room facing the Camelback Mountain for floor-to-ceiling windows that frame the peak.
Fodor's
"If you're looking to hang your hat somewhere modern, hip, and downright fabulous, look no further." Full review
Star Service
"In downtown Scottsdale, a half-mile from Scottsdale Fashion Center, a 20-minute drive east from downtown Phoenix, this trendsetter debuted in 2008 and has never looked back." Full review
Gayot
"The exhilarating art, sophisticated shopping, destination golf and pulsating nightlife join together in bringing the creative personality of the W Scottsdale, which opened in 2008."
Zagat
3.8
"A "friendly", "courteous" staff oversees this "trendy and hip" Downtown/Old Town Scottsdale hotel featuring "sleek" decor and a "gorgeous" location."
Afar Magazine
"Business travelers might help keep it quiet enough during the week, but when the weekend rolls around, the W Scottsdale earns its rep as a party hotel." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The W Scottsdale is a chic four-pearl hotel known for its weekend poolside parties." Full review
Jetsetter
"Shot of youthful enthusiasm near Scottsdale’s Old Town, with a sushi scene and pool." Full review
Afar Magazine
"More than 30,000 people flood downtown’s bars, lounges and clubs on any given weekend and the majority of them have spent at least one wild night at the W Scottsdale." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"That means the W will give you what you want, when you want, such as a sunrise over Camelback Mountain, a personalized treatment in the Bliss spa, or a private dinner on your balcony." Full review