Marriott Phoenix Resort Tempe at The ButtesvsRoyal Palms Resort and Spa
Both properties are rated very highly by expert reviewers. Overall, Royal Palms Resort and Spa scores significantly better than Phoenix Marriott Resort Tempe at The Buttes. Royal Palms Resort and Spa comes in at #1 in Phoenix with accolades from 16 sources including Star Service, Concierge and Hideaway Report.
Marriott Phoenix Resort Tempe at The Buttes
2000 Westcourt Way, Tempe, AZ 85282
From $149/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"This resort makes the most of its craggy hilltop location, and although some people complain that the nearby freeway ruins the view, the rocky setting is quintessentially Southwestern." Full review
Star Service
"Just off Interstate 10 near 48th street and Broadway, across the street from Tempe Stadium, this resortlike hotel is one of the more uniquely designed offerings in greater Phoenix." Full review
Gayot
"This spectacular and contemporary resort...affords spectacular views of the Valley and mountains. ... The hotel's signature facility is the futuristic Top of the Rock restaurant and cocktail lounge."
Royal Palms Resort and Spa Show All Reviews
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."
i
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
i
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."
Zagat
4.5
"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