Grand Hyatt Scottsdale ResortvsJW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa
Both hotels are rated highly by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa is the choice of most professionals compared to Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Gainey Ranch. JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa comes in at #9 in Phoenix with positive reviews from 9 reviewers such as Condé Nast Traveler, Zagat and Frommer's.
Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort
7500 E Doubletree Ranch Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85258
From $224/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Fodor's
"When you stay here, it's easy to imagine that you're relaxing at an ocean-side resort instead of in the desert." Full review
Star Service
"Located just off Scottsdale Road, on 27 acres, just east of Paradise Valley, 5 miles from Old Town, this venerable resort is a veritable ambassador for the Scottsdale lifestyle." Full review
Michelin Guide
"An intimate and secluded resort at the foot of Camelback Mountain."
Gayot
"The Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Gainey Ranch is one of the area's most impressive resorts."
Zagat
4.0
""Breathtaking" grounds featuring "jaw-dropping" views, a two-and-a-half-acre water playground with "pretty" pools."
Lonely Planet
"If you’re in town to see the sights, you’ve got a problem: there’s simply no reason to leave this luxe and lush property." Full review
Afar Magazine
"It is not unusual to find an Arizona resort that looks like a water park with rooms attached." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"This 27-acre desert oasis overlooking the McDowell Mountains is a water world." Full review
U.S. News & World Report
12.0
"Located in Gainey Ranch (a verdant part of Scottsdale known for its palm trees), the Hyatt Regency exudes a tropical-oasis-meets-Aztec-palace feel." Full review
Frommer's
"From the colonnades of palm trees to the lobby walls that slide away, this luxurious resort is designed to impress, and it continues to be my favorite Scottsdale resort" Full review
JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa Show All Reviews
5402 E Lincoln Dr., Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
From $307/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"Rooms are spacious and elegant, with luxury amenities and private patios." Full review
Lonely Planet
"The guest loyalty quotient is quite impressive at this 120-acre resort that niftily capitalizes on its 1936 pedigree yet keeps you comfortable with the full range of mod cons."
Zagat
4.2
"Set at the foot of Mummy Mountain and overlooking Camelback Mountain, this "beautiful" resort, which opened in 1936, is a "cut above" and "defines luxury"."
Gayot
"Over the years, generations of returning guests have treasured its commitment to excellence; today it enjoys a new life---with the same great service and style---as part of the JW Marriott Group."
Travel + Leisure
"At this classic Phoenix inn, low-slung, cream-colored casitas and banks of rooms twist along 125 acres and provide north-facing views of Camelback Mountain." Full review
Jetsetter
"Chic casitas and decadent spa treatments at the foot of Camelback Mountain." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Camelback Inn is offers my dream staycation." Full review
Afar Magazine
"One of the best places to stay when you’re looking for the quintessential Scottsdale experience – luxury and rugged Sonoran Desert beauty. " Full review
U.S. News & World Report
16.0
"Sandwiched between Mummy and Camelback mountains, the JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa is a great place to catch a glimpse of the Valley of the Sun at its finest." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
Readers' Choice Award
"Western themes are judiciously presented, from the hacienda style, the chimineas sending out gentle scent, and the casita accommodations, worth the upgrade to signature view." Full review