Tempe Mission PalmsvsRoyal Palms Resort and Spa
Royal Palms Resort and Spa and Tempe Mission Palms Hotel and Conference Center are both recommended by travel writers. Overall, Royal Palms Resort and Spa scores significantly better than Tempe Mission Palms Hotel and Conference Center. Royal Palms Resort and Spa has a TripExpert Score of 97 with endorsements from 13 reviewers like Zagat, Lonely Planet and Travel + Leisure.
Tempe Mission Palms
60 E Fifth St, Tempe, AZ 85281
From $110/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Fodor's
"A handsome, casual lobby and an energetic young staff set the tone at this three-story courtyard hotel." Full review
Rough Guide
"Very comfortable Southwestern-themed, largely business oriented hotel in Tempe's revitalized Mill Ave district, with an opulent rooftop swimming pool."
Gayot
"Located in downtown Tempe, this hotel is close to the shopping, restaurants and entertainment of lively Mill Avenue."
Frommer's
"With a great location just off Tempe’s lively Mill Avenue, and guest rooms decorated in shades of beige and brown, this is the perfect choice for a fun-filled weekend in Tempe" Full review
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."
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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."
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