,url-https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tripexpert.com%2Fimages%2Fmarker-fade%402x.png(-111.9257,33.50857)/-111.94691006094217,33.506596641223695,13.893802708732066/1280x214@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoidHJpcGV4cGVydHdlYiIsImEiOiJja2Fud3l2MDcwbXZ0MndyeGF3eGI3ZWhzIn0.zLqNa1RECyZZadF8zfQM5w)
Royal Palms Resort and SpavsThe Scott Resort & Spa
Royal Palms Resort and Spa and The Scott Resort & Spa are both endorsed by travel writers. On balance, Royal Palms Resort and Spa scores significantly higher than The Scott Resort & Spa. Royal Palms Resort and Spa is ranked #1 in Phoenix with approval from 16 sources including Gayot, Insight Guides and Jetsetter.
Royal Palms Resort and Spa
Concierge
Insight Guides
Jetsetter
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Star Service
Gayot
Zagat
Forbes Travel Guide
Condé Nast Traveler 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."
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
The Scott Resort & Spa
Frommer's Concierge Fodor's Zagat Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure Jetsetter Gayot Star Service Frommer's Show All Reviews
4925 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
From $317/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Frommer's "An exceptional location... the all-suite hotel is also perfect for families a dramatic Southwestern contemporary styling." Full review
Concierge "This property offers a lengthy list of amenities: Free 24-hour yoga instruction on TV, a hosted wine of the month every evening from 5 to 6, and pet-friendly perks."
Fodor's "This Scottsdale escape provides an elegant, intimate, eco- and family-friendly environment." Full review
Zagat3.7
""An urban oasis" in the Downtown/Old Town Scottsdale shopping district, this "wonderful" Kimpton-owned property beguiles fans with its "delightful" amenities."
Lonely Planet "This all-inclusive resort is certainly plush, but it feels less stuffy than some of its highfalutin neighbors." Full review
Travel + Leisure "An excellent value, this Kimpton property delivers friendly service and amenities similar to those at the five-star resorts up the road—but without the expense." Full review
Jetsetter "Whimsical desert oasis with nightly lobby wine hours, a spa and Italian fare just steps from Scottsdale shopping." Full review
Gayot "This boutique hotel pleases style-savvy travelers with lush grounds in Old Town Scottsdale."
Star Service "This former Kimpton helped push Scottsdale's resort scene forward with its emphasis on hip urban decor and city-slick service." Full review
Frommer's "The Scott has dramatic southwestern contemporary styling...there’s a lushly landscaped lagoon-style pool, complete with sand beach and waterfall...guest rooms are quite comfortable." Full review
