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Scottsdale Resorts: Serenity in the Desert
Scottsdale Resorts are known for being some of the best in the world. While they all offer luxury and decadence, each are unique in their own way. There are a total of 25 luxury resorts in Scottsdale. With so many to choose from, it can be hard to narrow things down.
I would like to help you through this process...

Here is where I get down to brass tacks and introduce you to the best Scottsdale luxury hotels. Each of these resorts have been hand-picked by me, due to their exceptional style, quality and standards of service.
These are the "Best-of-the-Best". They are the Scottsdale Resorts that truly stand out from the crowd... That create a new definition of luxury... That are the epitome of...
Class. Sophistication. Beauty. Romance. Escape.
 Where...
...the service is so exceptional, your every need is anticipated.
...friendly staff greet you the moment you set foot on the property, and are there for you every step of the way. ...feather beds embrace you like soft, fluffy clouds, while peace and quiet surround you. ...immaculate gardens surround your villa, and turquoise pools sparkle like seas of diamonds. ...you can play the best 18-holes of your life, while gazing upon red-faced cliffs reaching towards brilliant skies.
Your cares are gone. Your every need is fulfilled. And finally...
You feel you have escaped from it all. Photo Credit: Intercontinental Montelucia
I invite you to take your time exploring these beautiful properties. What you will find on this page is a list of my favorite Scottsdale Resorts and a brief introduction to each.
Use this page like a Table of Contents, and click on each link to discover more about each of these magnificent hotels.
I guarantee you will find what you are looking for.

Size: Large, 740 Rooms Golf: 36 Holes Spa: Full-Service, Award-Winning Location: In the heart of the posh Biltmore area of Phoenix, bordering Scottsdale. Description: One of the most well-known Scottdale Resorts. A landmark of Phoenix, famous for its Frank Lloyd Wright influenced design and a favorite of celebrities and U.S. Presidents since its establishment in 1929. This is a destination that offers beauty, luxury and a colorful history.
Size: Medium, 220 Rooms
Golf: 36 Holes
Spa: Full-Service, Award-Winning
Location: In a secluded area of North Scottsdale, with breathtaking views of the valley below.
Description: A natural refuge, with architecture designed to blend harmoniously into the Sonoran Desert. Voted "Best Golf Resort" by Travel & Liesure and Conde Nast Traveler. If you're seeking a quiet escape, but want some of the best amenities around, out of all the Scottsdale Resorts, this should be your destination.
Camelback Inn
Size: Large, 453 Rooms
Golf: 36 Holes
Spa: Full-Service, Award-Winning
Location: On the Scottsdale/Paradise Valley border, overlooking Camelback Mountain.
Description: Another one of our landmark Scottsdale Resorts, built on 125 acres of lush desert landscape. All guest rooms are lavish, pueblo-style casitas, spread out so you feel you are in your own private home. This resort offers beautiful views and a perfect location to explore the best of Old Town.
Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale
Size: Medium, 210 Rooms
Golf: 36 Holes
Spa: Full-Service, Award-Winning
Location: In a more secluded area of North Scottsdale, in the foothills of Pinnacle Peak.
Description: Features individual casitas with spacious bathrooms, deep-soaking tubs and a private terrace or patio. With breathtaking views of the valley, this resort will make you feel as though you're king of the world. It upholds the standards of excellence you can expect from any Four Season Resort.
Size: Large, 649 Rooms
Golf: 36 Holes
Spa: Full-Service, Award-Winning
Location: In North Scottsdale, set against the beautiful Arizona McDowell Mountains.
Description: This is a highly acclaimed resort, one of the most well-known in the area. Home to the Annual PGA Tour Phoenix Open, a popular event that takes place in Scottsdale each year.
Hermosa Inn
Size: Small, 34 Rooms
Golf: N/A
Spa: Spa Services
Location: Tucked away on the border of Scottsdale & Paradise Valley, near the foothills of Squaw Peak.
Description: A historic boutique resort, originally the home of cowboy artist Lon Megargee. One of the more private, unique and romantic destinations in the valley. This is where you should go if you're looking for the perfect escape hideaway.
Montelucia Resort
Size: Medium, 285 Rooms
Golf: N/A
Spa: Full-Service, Award-Winning
Location: In Paradise Valley, nestled in a tranquil setting at the base of Camelback Mountain.
Description: With its beautiful European style architecture and some of the most spectacular views in the area, this is a resort that delivers gorgeous scenery at every turn. The details and attention put into the design, make this one of the most eye-catching destinations in the valley.
Phoenician Scottsdale
Size: Large, 583 Rooms
Golf: 27 Holes
Spa: Full-Service, Award-Winning
Location: At the base of Camelback Mountain, close to the entertainment, shopping and cultural districts of Old Town Scottsdale.
Description: A masterpiece of architecture and design, this hotel is a work of art in itself. It features imported Italian marble accents, lush tropical landscaping and a $25 million dollar art collection. If you want to be close to all the action in Scottsdale, this should be your destination.
Ritz Carlton Phoenix
Size: Medium, 281 Rooms
Golf: N/A
Spa: Full-Service
Location: In the Biltmore area of Phoenix, in the Camelback Corridor.
Description: A luxurious urban destination, within the heart of the shopping, dining and financial district of Phoenix. Most people know what kind of quality they can expect from a Ritz Carlton property. If you want to be close to the Biltmore, Scottsdale and downtown Phoenix, this is where you should stay.
Size: Small, 119 Rooms
Golf: N/A
Spa: Full-Service, Award-Winning
Location: In between the shopping and cultural district of Scottsdale and the Biltmore.
Description: One of our most beautiful Scottsdale resorts...and the most romantic. With the feel of a Mediterranean villa, rooms overlook tiered garden terraces and beautiful fountains, lined by exotic palm trees and vibrant bougainvillea.
Sanctuary on Camelback
Size: Small, 105 Rooms
Golf: N/A
Spa: Full-Service, Award-Winning
Location: On the North face of Camelback mountain, looking out towards Paradise Valley.
Description: A boutique intimate hideaway and one of my favorite Scottsdale Resorts...with Asian-inspired design including a breathtaking infinity-edge pool and the best spa in Scottsdale. If you're going strictly for a spa vacation in Scottsdale, this is the best destination for you.
Staying at any of these Scottsdale Resorts, makes you feel as though you have stepped into a dream. When is it your turn to have your dreams come true?
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