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Royal Palms Resort and SpavsSanctuary Camelback Mountain, A Gurney's Resort & Spa
Both properties are highly recommended by professionals. Overall, Royal Palms Resort and Spa scores significantly better than Sanctuary Camelback Mountain. Royal Palms Resort and Spa has a TripExpert Score of 97 with endorsements from 13 reviews such as Frommer's, Jetsetter and The Telegraph.
Royal Palms Resort and Spa
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Insight Guides
Jetsetter
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Forbes Travel Guide
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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
Sanctuary Camelback Mountain, A Gurney's Resort & Spa
Frommer's Concierge Jetsetter Condé Nast Traveler
Travel + Leisure Gayot Forbes Travel Guide
Hideaway Report
Afar Magazine Travel + Leisure Show All Reviews
5700 E McDonald Dr., Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
From $659/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "This visually breathtaking place was the Valley's first hip resort, and I still like the contemporary rooms here better than those at other hip hotels around town." Full review
Concierge "Perched on the north slope of Camelback Mountain (which looks just like it sounds), the Sanctuary attracts big-name celebs and travelers who favor a chic, modern aesthetic."
Jetsetter "In Paradise Valley, an upscale enclave about 10 minutes from Scottsdale, the Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain is a study in contrasts: the striking blue of the infinity pool against the..." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler94.2
"This modern Southwestern spread just outside Scottsdale is "beautiful beyond expectation"." Full review
Travel + Leisure "For couples looking for a quiet getaway, it’s hard to beat this perch on the side of Camelback Mountain." Full review
Gayot "This boutique resort wows guests with its designer look and beautiful Camelback Mountain setting."
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"The sole property on the Scottsdale mountain, making it a bucolic option for relaxation and recreation, including a 12,000-square-foot spa, fitness center, hiking trails, swimming pools and tennis courts." Full review
Hideaway Report93.0
"Sophisticated boutique resort set on the tranquil northern slope of Camelback Mountain, five minutes from downtown Scottsdale." Full review
Afar Magazine "As obvious as it may sound, what sets the Sanctuary apart from any other Scottsdale resort is location." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Terraced into the side of Camelback Mountain...guest rooms offer spectacular mountain views from balconies and terraces that often include fireplaces and outdoor soaking tubs." Full review
