Grand Hyatt Scottsdale ResortvsThe Westin Phoenix Downtown
Both Westin Phoenix Downtown and Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Gainey Ranch are highly recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Gainey Ranch ranks significantly higher than Westin Phoenix Downtown. Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Gainey Ranch ranks #12 in Phoenix with positive reviews from 9 reviewers such as Gayot, Michelin Guide and Travel + Leisure.
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
The Westin Phoenix Downtown
333 North Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85004
From $115/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"This Downtown Phoenix gem offers some of the largest rooms in the city, which give you a feeling of seclusion in the hustle and bustle of the city." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"This Westin high-rise is luxurious and business-friendly, and offers great views of Phoenix through floor-to-ceiling windows." Full review
Star Service
"This is the newest of the bunch and a familiarly stylish option for business and leisure travelers in search of a lively downtown offering." Full review
Gayot
"We like the clean style of this downtown Westin. In fact, it reminds us a bit of Frank Lloyd Wright's designs --- to compare for yourself, day trip to Wright's Taliesin West while you're in town."
Afar Magazine
"Admire Phoenix and the Sonoran Desert from a modern guest room, just steps from the business and entertainment district, and the airport." Full review
U.S. News & World Report
24.0
"The Westin Phoenix Downtown caters to business and leisure travelers alike." Full review
Frommer's
"Calm, reliable, professional...this one gives you great views to the north. You’re right at the heart of downtown and you can walk to everything from the sports stadiums to Roosevelt Row. " Full review