Must-see hotels in Greater Phoenix

  • Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa

    Phoenix

    With architecture inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright and past guests including Irving Berlin, Marilyn Monroe and every president from Hoover to Bush the…

  • Bespoke Inn, Cafe & Bicycles

    Scottsdale

    A small slice of 'European' hospitality in downtown Scottsdale, this breezy eight-room hotel has chocolate scones to nibble in the chic cafe, an infinity…

  • Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort & Spa

    Greater Phoenix

    At sunset, scan the lonely horizon for the eponymous wild horses silhouetted against the South Mountains. Owned by the Gila River tribe and nestled on…

  • Boulders

    Scottsdale

    Tensions evaporate upon arrival at this desert oasis that blends into a landscape of natural rock formations – and that's before you've put in a session…

  • Palomar Phoenix

    Phoenix

    Shaggy pillows, antler-shaped lamps and portraits of blue cows. Yep, the 242 rooms of the Palomar are whimsical, and we like it. Larger than average and…

  • Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain

    Scottsdale

    Draped across the northern slopes of Camelback Mountain, this luxe resort and spa feels like a hideaway of the gods. Mountain suites, spa casitas, private…

  • HI Phoenix Hostel

    Phoenix

    Fall in love with backpacking again at a small hostel with fun owners who know Phoenix and want to enjoy it with you. The 22-bed hostel is located in a…

  • Lost Dutchman State Park Campground

    Greater Phoenix

    With saguaros up close and a craggy offshoot of the Superstition Mountains as a backdrop, this is one of the prettiest campgrounds in eastern Arizona. It…

  • Hotel Valley Ho

    Scottsdale

    Everything's swell at the Valley Ho, where mid-century modern gets a 21st-century twist. This jazzy joint once bedded Bing Crosby, Natalie Wood and Janet…

  • Royal Palms Resort & Spa

    Phoenix

    Camelback Mountain is the photogenic backdrop for this posh and intimate resort, built as the winter retreat of New York industrialist Delos Cook in 1929…

  • Saguaro

    Scottsdale

    This candy-bright collection of rooms doesn't exactly fit thematically with Old Town Scottsdale, but the look is fresh, the service generally good, and…

  • Hermosa Inn

    Phoenix

    The signage is discreet but the flowers are not at this gorgeous retreat. The 43 rooms and casitas of this 1930s dwelling give off soothing vibes, thanks…

  • Found:Re

    Phoenix

    An art-driven hotel that exudes urban cool and a certain amount of cheekiness (you may want to avert your eyes from the Burt Reynolds nude upon entering),…

  • Maricopa Manor

    Phoenix

    This small, Spanish ranch–style place right near busy Central Ave has six individually appointed suites, many with French doors onto a deck overlooking…

  • Clarendon Hotel

    Phoenix

    An upbeat indie hotel with a finger-snapping, minimalist cool that manages to be both welcoming and hip. The standard rooms have 42in flat-screen TVs,…

  • Hotel Adeline

    Scottsdale

    Mid-century modern furnishings grace this renovated motel, a trendy alternative to Scottsdale's more sober upscale retreats. The palm-fringed pool is the…

  • Grand Canyon University Hotel

    Phoenix

    Run by hospitality students from the adjacent Grand Canyon University, this is one of the best deals in the Phoenix area for a quality hotel room.

  • Drury Inn & Suites

    Phoenix

    The stone fireplace and columns set an adventurous mood at this six-story, LEED-certified property, but the deal clincher is the hearty Kickback happy…

  • Hampton Inn Phoenix-Biltmore

    Phoenix

    Adopting the Biltmore name that graces so many (unconnected) businesses in this part of town, this Hampton Inn doesn't break the template: hearty free…

  • Best Western Inn of Tempe

    Tempe

    This well-kept contender sits right next to the busy Fwy 202 but is within walking distance of Tempe Town Lake, and it also offers free Lyft rides within…

  • Sleep Inn

    Scottsdale

    It's part of a national chain, but this Sleep Inn wins points for its extensive complimentary breakfast, afternoon cookies, friendly staff and proximity…

  • Aloft Phoenix-Airport

    Phoenix

    Rooms here blend a pop-art sensibility with the cleanest, rounded edges of modern design. The hotel is near the airport and Tempe, and across the street…

  • Rodeway Inn Downtown Phoenix

    Phoenix

    The Rodeway Inn doesn't have time for sassiness or charisma. It's got a job to do, and it does it well: providing a clean, low-cost sleep in downtown…

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