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Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at MonteluciavsRoyal Palms Resort and Spa
Both Royal Palms Resort and Spa and Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia are rated very highly by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Royal Palms Resort and Spa scores significantly better than Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia. Royal Palms Resort and Spa scores 97 with recommendations from 13 publications such as Forbes Travel Guide, The Telegraph and Frommer's.
Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia
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Fodor's
Zagat
Gayot
Jetsetter
Afar Magazine
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U.S. News & World Report
Condé Nast Traveler
Frommer's
4949 East Lincoln Drive, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
From $319/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Star Service "This Andalucian-infused resort has a fashionable Mediterranean-meets-the-Sonoran-Desert vibe that will please travelers with high standards." Full review
Fodor's "This luxury resort brings a touch of the Mediterranean to Paradise Valley with its exquisite dark furnishings and light stone work, its impeccable Joya Spa... and a Spanish-inspired wedding chapel." Full review
Zagat4.0
"At the foot of Camelback Mountain, this "hidden gem" set amid splashing fountains and Spanish antiquities is "perfect for a weekend getaway"."
Gayot "The guest rooms and suites display a fresh look with elegant color palettes in shades of sand, sun and sky; spacious bathrooms; and private balconies and patios."
Jetsetter "Romantic Old World hideaway with a celebrated spa and views of Camelback Mountain." Full review
Afar Magazine "There’s plenty to keep you busy on property, including five dining spots, but the very best way to pass the time is at Joya Spa. " Full review
Travel + Leisure "With its graceful plazas and arcaded walkways, this 35-acre retreat located at the foot of Camelback Mountain so resembles an Andalusian pueblo blanco that you’ll forget you’re in Arizona." Full review
U.S. News & World Report8.0
"Mixing Spanish influences with the surrounding Sonoran Desert...stay here is certainly a break from the daily grind -the property is a bit removed from the hustle and bustle of Phoenix and Scottsdale." Full review
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When you need to unwind, soak up the rays by one of the resort's three pools or book a treatment at the Joya Spa. For many visitors, the highlight of their accommodations was the in-room private patio or balcony — If you can, request a room overlooking the mountain for the best views.
Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Award
"Will appeal to fans of the classic desert resort, where every turn brings another pool... and every employee demonstrates an eagerness to please." Full review
Frommer's "With the red rocks of Camelback Mountain looming overhead and architecture inspired by Spain's fabled Alhambra, this resort is one of Arizona's prettiest getaways." Full review
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If you like peace and quiet, ask for a room in the Bocce Garden Village (and have a bocce court right outside your door).
Royal Palms Resort and Spa
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Insight Guides Jetsetter Fodor's
Lonely Planet Star Service Gayot Zagat
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5200 East Camelback Road, Phoenix, AZ 85018
From $322/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Concierge "Drive up the cobblestone driveway to the hacienda-style buildings, and the feeling of seclusion makes it hard to believe that the center of Scottsdale is only minutes away."
Insight Guides "The Royal Palms is especially atmospheric, with towering palms, Spanish mission-style rooms, and an open-air spa."
Jetsetter "The Sonora Desert stretches out in every direction from the Royal Palms Resort and Spa, but the property itself bears a closer resemblance to a Mediterranean mirage."
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If you’re looking to go above and beyond, the resort employs a Director of Romance who can produce flamenco guitarists or flocks of white doves upon request.
Fodor's "This Mediterranean-style resort has a stately row of the namesake palms at its entrance, courtyards with fountains, and individually designed rooms." Full review
Lonely Planet "It's a hushed and elegant place, dotted with Spanish Colonial villas, flower-lined walkways and palms imported from Egypt." Full review
Star Service "This second-tier temptation actually sits at the top of many visitors' Top 10 lists, its small room count, deferential service and deluxe desert mien a magnet for knowledgeable travelers." Full review
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For travelers able to avoid the latter trio and stomach the annoying resort fee, this very well may be the answer to affordable bliss in this desert destination.
Gayot "This boutique resort is so luxurious and tastefully designed that it makes you feel as if you've been dropped into the middle of an Architectural Digest photo shoot."
Zagat4.5
"Midway between Old Town Scottsdale and Biltmore Fashion Park, this "elegant", "luxurious" Arcadia hideaway with "Mediterranean styling" is "perfect" for a "romantic getaway"."
Forbes Travel Guide Recommended
"Intimate and tranquil, the Royal Palms Resort and Spa is a boutique hideaway with quiet pathways." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler ""The epitome of romance," this cruise line executive’s former summer retreat, at the base of Camelback Mountain in an area once populated by citrus groves, centers on a 1929 Spanish Revival villa." Full review
