“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.”
– Jetsetter
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."
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."
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
Travel + Leisure
"Today, the atmosphere at Royal Palms continues to be one of serenity thanks to meandering paths that lead to intimate courtyards, lush gardens, and gurgling fountains." Full review
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Experts' Choice Award 
Concierge
Insight Guides
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Star Service
Gayot
Zagat
Forbes Travel Guide
Condé Nast Traveler
Travel + Leisure
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