Talking Stick ResortvsSanctuary Camelback Mountain, A Gurney's Resort & Spa
Talking Stick Resort and Sanctuary Camelback Mountain are both rated highly by travel writers. On balance, Sanctuary Camelback Mountain scores significantly better than Talking Stick Resort. Sanctuary Camelback Mountain scores 82 with approval from 8 reviewers including Frommer's, Jetsetter and Lonely Planet.
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
Sanctuary Camelback Mountain, A Gurney's Resort & Spa 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 Traveler
94.2
"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 Report
93.0
"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