Sonder The MonarchvsTalking Stick Resort
Both hotels are recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, Talking Stick Resort ranks marginally higher than Saguaro Scottsdale. Talking Stick Resort scores 79 with approval from 4 publications like Oyster, Gayot and Zagat.
Sonder The Monarch
4000 N. Drinkwater Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
From $135/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Jetsetter
"Designy digs with two swimming pools and a pair of Jose Garces restaurants in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale." Full review
Fodor's
"Surrounded by lush landscaping, this urban resort features two pools that are among the hottest hangouts in all of Scottsdale, and rooms that juxtapose old and new." Full review
Gayot
"A unique boutique hotel, The Saguaro is perfect for visitors to Scottsdale's Old Town, Arts District, downtown and Civic Center Mall areas."
Condé Nast Traveler
86.7
"Updated 1960s motel with 194 rooms on the edge of Old Town and adjacent to the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"With a bit of Southwestern color, and the weekend pool parties, “Nuevo Latin” spa and José Garce’s Distrito restaurant ensure there’s plenty to keep you busy." Full review
Wallpaper
"The 194-room lodging is inspired by the hues of the indigenous wildflowers of Arizona and houses chef Jose Garces' 'Distrito' restaurant, serving modern Mexican cuisine." Full review
Afar Magazine
"The Saguaro Scottsdale is among the handful of downtown Scottsdale hotels that embrace the urban Southwest vibe." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Embrace your inner hipster at this candy-bright hideaway beside Old Town Scottsdale." Full review
Talking Stick Resort
9800 E. Indian Bend Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85256
From $239/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Oyster
Upscale
"Talking Stick Resort is a luxury high-rise offering the Vegas experience -- a big casino, two golf courses, live music, restaurants, a nightclub and theater -- on a reservation near Scottsdale." Full review
Star Service
"Situated 10 minutes from central Scottsdale...this is sunny Arizona's answer to Las Vegas-style gaming and glitzy day- and nightlife." Full review
Gayot
"Offers 497 guest rooms accented by gourmet dining, an open-air spa, casino, quality entertainment facilities and more than 100,000 square feet of function space."
Zagat
4.5
"This "beautiful" casino resort with a "Vegas feel" impresses via "gorgeous", "modern" rooms and suites featuring free WiFi and iPod docks."
U.S. News & World Report
34.0
"Situated on a Native American reservation just northeast of Scottsdale, Talking Stick Resort has the essentials to compete in the Phoenix-Scottsdale tourism industry." Full review