Must see hotels in Greater Phoenix

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

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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),…

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

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,…

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

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.

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…

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…

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…