A luxury resort built in 1929, the Arizona Biltmore has hosted presidents, celebrities, and socialites, from Marilyn Monroe to the Kennedys. The resort is a sprawling property studded with tall palm trees, and Camelback Mountain provides a stunning natural backdrop. Scattered throughout the resort you'll find 740 guest rooms decorated in a relaxed, elegant style; 78 one- and two-bedroom villas with gas fireplaces and balconies; and Ocatilla rooms with specialty services. The hotel is suited to both leisure and business travelers, with its full-service business center and luxe ballrooms. Couples and families are close to attractions and can enjoy golf, tennis, and swimming in multiple gorgeous pools on-site. The five dining and bar options include a swim-up bar and cafe with terrace seating. Some areas of the resort can get a bit smoky, and facilities can become crowded during golf tournaments and other on-site events.
A luxury resort built in 1929, the Arizona Biltmore has hosted presidents, celebrities, and socialites, from Marilyn Monroe to the Kennedys. The resort is a sprawling property studded with tall palm trees, and Camelback Mountain provides a stunning natural backdrop. Scattered throughout the resort you'll find 740 guest rooms decorated in a relaxed, elegant style; 78 one- and two-bedroom villas with gas fireplaces and balconies; and Ocatilla rooms with specialty services. The hotel is suited to both leisure and business travelers, with its full-service business center and luxe ballrooms. Couples and families are close to attractions and can enjoy golf, tennis, and swimming in multiple gorgeous pools on-site. The five dining and bar options include a swim-up bar and cafe with terrace seating. Some areas of the resort can get a bit smoky, and facilities can become crowded during golf tournaments and other on-site events.
The upscale Arizona Grand in South Phoenix is a modern resort haven that’s a hit with families for its topnotch fitness, fun, and dining facilities. The 220-acre property is known for its huge water park, 18-hole golf course, and state-of-the-art athletic club with a full service spa. Six pools are scattered around the sprawling resort, which also offers six dining options. A $13 million 2017 renovation gave the 744 one, two, and three bedroom suites a luxurious homey feel. Suites all feature chic separate living areas with sofa beds, wet bars, and refrigerated minibars. Despite updates, some common areas do remain dated, and the hefty daily resort fee can add up. For another polished family-friendly alternative with slightly lower rates, the JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa is a good bet.
The upscale Arizona Grand in South Phoenix is a modern resort haven that’s a hit with families for its topnotch fitness, fun, and dining facilities. The 220-acre property is known for its huge water park, 18-hole golf course, and state-of-the-art athletic club with a full service spa. Six pools are scattered around the sprawling resort, which also offers six dining options. A $13 million 2017 renovation gave the 744 one, two, and three bedroom suites a luxurious homey feel. Suites all feature chic separate living areas with sofa beds, wet bars, and refrigerated minibars. Despite updates, some common areas do remain dated, and the hefty daily resort fee can add up. For another polished family-friendly alternative with slightly lower rates, the JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa is a good bet.
This mid-range boutique is the opposite of a corporate chain, with 1960s retro decor, hip employees and clientele, and a fun atmosphere. The popular Gallo Blanco Cafe and Bar, and the convenient location near downtown Phoenix, draw a devoted fan base. But you'll have to shell out $15 a day for the resort fee.
This mid-range boutique is the opposite of a corporate chain, with 1960s retro decor, hip employees and clientele, and a fun atmosphere. The popular Gallo Blanco Cafe and Bar, and the convenient location near downtown Phoenix, draw a devoted fan base. But you'll have to shell out $15 a day for the resort fee.
Set against the North Mountain Preserve and the Sonoran Desert, the upscale Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort is a sprawling, family-friendly property with 584 suites. Its units are all one- or two-bedroom suites with separate living areas, sofa beds, and small, furnished balconies. In-suite amenities are decent for the price (including flat-screen TVs, stocked minibars, and coffeemakers), but decor is a tad plain and feels dated despite the 2017 renovations. The main draws here are the Falls Water Village -- a large water park with a 138-foot waterslide, a 40-foot waterfall, two pools, and a cafe -- and the 18-hole golf course. There’s plenty to do on-site for all types of travelers, but rates can be high in the peak season and there’s a daily resort fee. Sister property Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort has slightly lower rates but lacks a golf course.
Set against the North Mountain Preserve and the Sonoran Desert, the upscale Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort is a sprawling, family-friendly property with 584 suites. Its units are all one- or two-bedroom suites with separate living areas, sofa beds, and small, furnished balconies. In-suite amenities are decent for the price (including flat-screen TVs, stocked minibars, and coffeemakers), but decor is a tad plain and feels dated despite the 2017 renovations. The main draws here are the Falls Water Village -- a large water park with a 138-foot waterslide, a 40-foot waterfall, two pools, and a cafe -- and the 18-hole golf course. There’s plenty to do on-site for all types of travelers, but rates can be high in the peak season and there’s a daily resort fee. Sister property Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort has slightly lower rates but lacks a golf course.
This 160-room mid-range hotel is a 10-minute drive from downtown Phoenix and has peaceful, shady grounds with two heated pools, a volleyball court, and a tennis court. But bland rooms are showing wear and tear, and there's not much to do in the immediate area.
This 160-room mid-range hotel is a 10-minute drive from downtown Phoenix and has peaceful, shady grounds with two heated pools, a volleyball court, and a tennis court. But bland rooms are showing wear and tear, and there's not much to do in the immediate area.
Embassy Suites by Hilton Phoenix-Scottsdale is a three-and-a-half-pearl property next to Stonecreek Golf Club. It’s about a 25-minute drive to downtown Phoenix and Scottsdale, but is only a four-minute drive from Paradise Valley Mall. The 270 suites each have two rooms, balconies, mini-fridges, and microwaves. Some rooms have views of Camelback Mountain. There are plenty of amenities such as an outdoor heated pool, meeting spaces, a free breakfast, American restaurant, and gym. Hiking and biking trails are available throughout the grounds. The Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa Montelucia is a bit closer to downtown Scottsdale and has a lot of flavor in the Spanish-inspired decor. Travelers will also find a spa and fine dining here, too.
Embassy Suites by Hilton Phoenix-Scottsdale is a three-and-a-half-pearl property next to Stonecreek Golf Club. It’s about a 25-minute drive to downtown Phoenix and Scottsdale, but is only a four-minute drive from Paradise Valley Mall. The 270 suites each have two rooms, balconies, mini-fridges, and microwaves. Some rooms have views of Camelback Mountain. There are plenty of amenities such as an outdoor heated pool, meeting spaces, a free breakfast, American restaurant, and gym. Hiking and biking trails are available throughout the grounds. The Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa Montelucia is a bit closer to downtown Scottsdale and has a lot of flavor in the Spanish-inspired decor. Travelers will also find a spa and fine dining here, too.
The 210-room Radisson Hotel Phoenix Airport is a seven-story, clean, and modern mid-range hotel located five minutes from the Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport. Rooms are quite spacious but generic in style with coffeemakers, mini-fridges, and granite bathrooms. Hotel amenities include a small fitness room, business center, outdoor heated pool with lounge chairs, and large breakfast room where a free continental breakfast is served every morning. There is also a free shuttle to the airport that runs 24 hours a day. Due to its location, amenities, and value, this hotel is one of the more popular and attractive options in the airport's vicinity.
The 210-room Radisson Hotel Phoenix Airport is a seven-story, clean, and modern mid-range hotel located five minutes from the Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport. Rooms are quite spacious but generic in style with coffeemakers, mini-fridges, and granite bathrooms. Hotel amenities include a small fitness room, business center, outdoor heated pool with lounge chairs, and large breakfast room where a free continental breakfast is served every morning. There is also a free shuttle to the airport that runs 24 hours a day. Due to its location, amenities, and value, this hotel is one of the more popular and attractive options in the airport's vicinity.
In the shadow of the desert and South Mountain Park sits the four-pearl Legacy Golf Resort, best known for its golf course and golf-improvement facilities. The 328 suites in this time-share property offer apartment-style lodgings and include kitchens or kitchenettes and balconies -- Condos also have whirlpool tubs. A pool, a hot tub, and outdoor facilities such as a volleyball court attracts families, while a spa and resort activities draws couples, the most common guests. There's also an on-site restaurant and three meeting spaces, but the facilities are a little dated. Travelers may also want to consider the Arizona Grand Resort, which has a waterpark and more dining options.
In the shadow of the desert and South Mountain Park sits the four-pearl Legacy Golf Resort, best known for its golf course and golf-improvement facilities. The 328 suites in this time-share property offer apartment-style lodgings and include kitchens or kitchenettes and balconies -- Condos also have whirlpool tubs. A pool, a hot tub, and outdoor facilities such as a volleyball court attracts families, while a spa and resort activities draws couples, the most common guests. There's also an on-site restaurant and three meeting spaces, but the facilities are a little dated. Travelers may also want to consider the Arizona Grand Resort, which has a waterpark and more dining options.
The five-pearl Royal Palms Resort and Spa is an opulent resort tucked away in a lush garden setting near the majestic Camelback Mountain. This former private residence is smaller and perhaps more exclusive than many other luxury resorts in the area, with its spacious Suites, Casitas, and Villas designed to maximize residential-like comfort and privacy. All 119 units are individually and ornately decorated, and a fine-dining restaurant and world-class spa are part of its appeal. But guests of the Royal Palms pay some of the highest rates in the area, plus additional daily resort and parking fees. Travelers could also consider other luxury alternatives such as the iconic Phoenician and Arizona Biltmore, which, unlike the Royal Palms, have their own golf courses.
The five-pearl Royal Palms Resort and Spa is an opulent resort tucked away in a lush garden setting near the majestic Camelback Mountain. This former private residence is smaller and perhaps more exclusive than many other luxury resorts in the area, with its spacious Suites, Casitas, and Villas designed to maximize residential-like comfort and privacy. All 119 units are individually and ornately decorated, and a fine-dining restaurant and world-class spa are part of its appeal. But guests of the Royal Palms pay some of the highest rates in the area, plus additional daily resort and parking fees. Travelers could also consider other luxury alternatives such as the iconic Phoenician and Arizona Biltmore, which, unlike the Royal Palms, have their own golf courses.
The upper-middle-range Pointe Hilton at Squaw Peak Resort is a Phoenix landmark set on 27 rolling acres abutting a 300-acre mountain preserve. It’s a frequent host of large conferences, but also a family-friendly destination resort with a four-acre water park, kids' camp, and full-service spa. Other recreational opportunities include tennis and an 18-hole mini-golf course. Suites are clean, spacious, and comfortable with separate living rooms, two TVs, and mini-fridges. But the Southwestern decor is dark and dated, and the sprawling grounds often require a golf cart or a lengthy walk to reach some areas. Expect to pay a resort fee. The nearby sister property, Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort, has comparable rates and amenities as well as an 18-hole golf course on-site.
The upper-middle-range Pointe Hilton at Squaw Peak Resort is a Phoenix landmark set on 27 rolling acres abutting a 300-acre mountain preserve. It’s a frequent host of large conferences, but also a family-friendly destination resort with a four-acre water park, kids' camp, and full-service spa. Other recreational opportunities include tennis and an 18-hole mini-golf course. Suites are clean, spacious, and comfortable with separate living rooms, two TVs, and mini-fridges. But the Southwestern decor is dark and dated, and the sprawling grounds often require a golf cart or a lengthy walk to reach some areas. Expect to pay a resort fee. The nearby sister property, Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort, has comparable rates and amenities as well as an 18-hole golf course on-site.