Absolutely gorgeous views and rooms! Loved that they even had child size slippers and robe, and a…read moresouvenir book and toiletries, including bubble bath! They also have a kids club with free and charged activities. The staff were so kind and helpful. A truly relaxing stay after hiking tours around Sedona and Antelope Canyon before heading to the Phoenix airport.

Enjoying the World Series in the comfort of our palatial casita in Scottsdale. Such a comfortable…read moreplace to spend a week recharging. Super great staff!

Such a lovely property with beautiful rooms and great staff. BUT the food across all the…read morerestaurants on site was really disappointing, especially for the outrageous prices. The adult pool was also way too crowded and we could barely ever find a lounge chair.

We live in Arizona and visit the Biltmore for staycations at least 3-6 times a year here…read more McAuther's is awesome ask for big 6 and little 6, they are the most amazing people. Aspire bar has the most amazing bartender Sean, he never fails and always provides service with a great attitude and smile... we love the Biltmore and always enjoy being here but these bartenders are why we keep coming back. They aren't just industry professionals but they are friends and we enjoy that..... thank you to everyone and a special thank you to our friends

A most exquisite and magical destination. If you're looking for pure relaxation and fabulous food…read morefrom morning to night , you're in good hands at Castle Hot Springs. I celebrated my 50th birthday three years ago and the place is incredibly peaceful and rejuvenating. The attentive staff makes this place very special. Istvan and Ian and Rafaela at Harvest were particularly delightful and the farm fresh food is just incredible! The Hot Springs are very soothing, relaxing and reinvigorating. Don't expect a TV in the room as they are absent. If you just wanna relax and catch up on your sleep or read a good book with no noise to be found, this is a place for you. The 7 mile dirt road to the resort is very scenic and you are likely to find burros along the way. Definitely need some kind of suv for that part. Or if you have no object to spending money, then take the helicopter from Scottsdale airport to whisk for a 20 minute ride to the resort.

The word "Oasis" could easily have been created to describe Castle Hot Springs. I discovered this…read moreresort by chance and chose it as a unique spot to celebrate our anniversary. Expectations were modest at first--especially after navigating more than seven miles of unpaved road to get there--but any doubts quickly faded upon arrival. A palm-lined driveway led us to the welcoming lobby, where we were greeted with chilled floral tea and genuine hospitality. From the very beginning, the atmosphere struck the perfect balance of grandeur and warmth: magnificent, yet unpretentious and inviting. The natural hot springs were deeply restorative, while the farm-to-table dining exceeded expectations. The onsite farm flourishes with seasonal fruits, vegetables, herbs, and spices, all of which elevate the dining experience. Activities are abundant, including golf, yoga, biking, hiking, pickleball, archery, horseback riding, swimming, and even wine and mezcal tastings. Castle Hot Springs proved to be an extraordinary retreat--one that combines relaxation, adventure, and exceptional service. We left with plans to return in the winter. Highly recommended.

This is my favorite activity in Arizona! The people are incredibly nice and the experience one in…read morea million!

I'm a new local and was looking up things to do. I really wanted to check out the Salt River. And I…read morewas able to find Summer tickets on Viator. I'm so pleased with the experience from Saguaro Lake Ranch. Parking at the ranch was included. Check in and getting set up in the kayak was really easy. They guide you through the whole trail. The Fox Tail Trail was calm this day. We saw tons of catfish and even saw horses at the end of the experience. For someone who's never been kayaking before, I highly recommend for anyone who wants to try it out. We spent a little over 2 hours on the water. One down side was that there were a lot of people listening to music and smoking. We were able to move through the crowds and get some quiet times. One surprising upside was the van that picked us up. The driver gave us a small tour on the way back and was very friendly and informative. He loaded the kayaks for us and gave us iced water bottles.

Wonderful experience here earlier this month. We returned to the Phoenician again after having…read moreenjoyed our stay in the past. The rooms are big and have everything you might need, plus the property overall is lovely--well-manicured lawns with a cactus garden and multiple pools. The staff was friendly and helpful also. Highly recommended.

Stunning luxury hotel within The Phoenecian in Scottsdale. While the main property is nice, The…read moreCanyon Suites are beyond nice. We were on a combination anniversary and Morgan Wallen concert trip. Upon arrival, the staff were friendly, helpful and welcoming. As it was an anniversary trip, they were quick to acknowledge including an in room bottle of champagne, truffles and hand written note. We received our Bonvoy room upgrade to a beautiful suite with separate dining, living and bed rooms. Each well-appointed and current. The suite was a 1.5 bath that was a nice touch. Finally, a balcony had good seating area and views. Fair warning, they are building some free-standing casitas that will one day be part of the hotel. They look like residences and will be real nice when available. Anyway, some have complained about noise but we didn't notice. You just have to look past / over them for the real view. Didn't bother us. The free breakfast in the lobby is a must. Lots of options and everything we tried was great. The views from the patio are remarkable. The Canyon Suites also have their own private pool that is relaxing with great views, cabanas for rent and good food and beverage service. The cabanas were nice, accommodate up to six, have a mini fridge, tv and full bathroom with shower- fancy! My only complaint, which doesn't change my rating is there is a bar in the evening for just a few hours (til sunset?). No worries, head down the hill via walk (5 min), golf cart or car service to the main hotel for those activities. We will be back and wish we never left.

We have been venturing to phoenix 1-2 times in Jan/Feb for the past dozen or more years and have…read moretended to sample all sorts of luxury properties. For this years long weekend we opted to return to this beautiful boutique property after a 4-year hiatus. After revisiting (and being blessed with mild 75 and sunny weather this year), my nomadic ways may be at an end. Our 3/ night stay in room 150 was superb. We continue to love the spacious room, huge shower, gas fireplace and large comfortable leather easy chairs. I'm please to report there is ample bedside power (my note from the previous review) but sadly still the same crummy shower head. This place is an oasis of tranquility with lush colorful grounds, and a fantastic on site restaurant that attracts a big crowd most every night. For our most recent visit I called to let them know my wife would be arriving early and they somehow were able to work out an early check-in which really helped us out ! Thanks Deanne! When we start planning our visit for next January-the Hermosa will be at the top of my list.

Unfortunately, a place that gets by from its past glory, location, and uniqueness. I have had the…read morepleasure of dining, attended a few meetings, and enjoyed a brew at the bar on a few occasions. if not for the views and location, I would not be impressed. The latest meeting took place on a room packed with large tables in an extremely hot room. The food was very good, nice take on a surf and turf and tasty dessert offerings. Service could have been more attentive. As there was no bar service, a couple of us ordered from the bar and left a tab open. The bartender missed an opportunity to upsell, and pad the tip, in failing to ask if another round was desired when he came over to the meeting room to drop off checks. Though there were a few occasions when other guests asked the servers for a beverage, the servers also failed to upsell and gather an extra tip by asking if anyone else at the table may prefer a bar beverage. Visits can be a hit or miss.

I stayed at this hotel for a work team off site and it did not disappoint. The rooms were clean,…read morethe lobby is so nicely decorated, the bar is a good vibe, the gym has plenty of weights and cardio machines like treadmills and ellipticals, the pool is clean and gets a lot of sunshine, and the location is convenient. The staff is genuinely kind and helpful. My next door neighbor kept blasting his TV at night and I requested they intervene. I bugged them three to five times a night and they never made me feel like I was actually bothering them. They were happy to help. They also have housekeeping stuff at the front, dried lavender packs, and shower steamers in case you want a little something extra. The only drawback for me was how much noise there was outside on Camelback Road. I know they can't do anything about that, but it kept me up. So it's something to consider.

Such a fantastic stay! The location is perfect -- steps away from great restaurants and shops. The…read morehotel itself is spotless, with beautifully modern decor that feels both stylish and welcoming. The staff were so sweet and genuinely helpful, which made the experience even better. It felt cozy, comfortable, and thoughtfully designed. The only letdown was the breakfast. The selection was limited, overpriced, and unfortunately everything tasted stale. However, I would still give the hotel 5 stars and would highly recommend and return when I visit the downtown Phoenix area again.

This stay was completely wonderful, my first wonderful Hyatt experience that met my expectations…read more Yes Daniel was also there at reception but Savannah is the one who checked me in and out and is quite friendly. I booked a bungalow in the retreat area to have access to the 2 other temperature regulated pools. It was beautiful the retreat area is very nice, it's further away from Weft & Warp and the Turquoise pool so it quiet and relaxing. Maydeline at the Spa was very helpful and very in touch with guest needs. One step ahead everytime. Colin really saved the day with making sure we had everything we needed. Brennan was also really helpful at breakfast and bringing us water all the way to the retreat pool. There was a minor hiccup with requesting ice while we were there but they did take care of it and apologized the next day for it not being done promptly, the acknowledgement was great and it really was such a minor thing. They have lots of activities everyday that are included and they also have experiences you can pay for.

This hotel is a true luxury resort in Scottsdale. The entire theme is mid-century modern and all…read morethe rooms feature chairs and pieces by famous furniture designers like Charles Eames and Eero Saarinen. The hotel is inspired by the colorful and folk art influenced works of renowned mid-century modern architect and designer Alexander "Sandro" Girard. The hotel's bio says he was the main source of inspiration for the design of the Andaz Scottsdale. The property is beautiful to walk around, with all the landscaping, flowers and trees; some of them are marked with what kind of plant they are. There are century plants and aloe and various cacti. The fitness center is located at the spa. It has windows which open up onto the pool, which is a more private pool than the main pool. The staff is outstanding. Savannah, who ran the front desk on my most recent visit, is absolutely amazing and really helped with any questions or small issues with my stay. The restaurant is wonderful for the hotel breakfast. I recommend having cocktails there too. You can see a beautiful sunset from the bar. I love the open design of this hotel resort because it makes you feel like you're in the countryside and you can admire the beautiful views of Camelback as you walk around the grounds and hear birds chirping. It's so relaxing. Parking is easy and you can usually find a spot right outside your casita room as the parking circles the hotel. Toiletries in the room smell so good! Lavender with sea salt. It's really like staying in a spa! One of my favorite experiences at this hotel was taking a late afternoon outdoor class at the spa/gym on the large lawn where we did stretching/light resistance training with the the sunset behind Camelback Mountain as the backdrop. It was glorious. I definitely recommend trying one of the classes or "experiences" if you stay here. Some of them you have to pay extra for, but a few of them are included with your room rate. At first glance the hotel interiors and architecture seem extremely simple and minimal, but then you realize it's actually all a piece of mid-century modern inspired art. It's really fun to walk around and admire all the understated design details at this hotel.

Lovely birthday dinner at Elements Restaurant. Nice service and amazing food! I always love…read morecoming here for my birthday. They make me feel special on my birthday. Checkin and our waiter specially wished me Happy Birthday and my birthday dessert was so lovely! The scenes is always so lush and beautiful and to go at sunset is just magical. The staff are very attentive and polite. Having a drink at the beautiful Jade Bar is the perfect beginning and then dinner at Elements with the stunning sunsets is just perfect. Bern coming here for years but I always come back for the amazing experience!!

This resort has really nice views of Camelback and the valley below. My husband and I stayed one…read morenight and felt it was very peaceful and relaxing. The bed was very comfortable. The rooms are on hills and they have golf carts to drive you if you don't want to trek back and forth up and down the steep hills. Parking was just outside of where our room was. The pool area is very nice and has floats provided with some of the best views. Otherwise, there isn't much going on at this resort as it is smaller than some of the surrounding resorts. But I liked the tranquility that it provided.

10/10 all around! The hotel is super clean and the grounds are gorgeous. The staff was incredibly…read morefriendly and attentive. We stayed in a king room with a pool view on the second floor with a private patio. Location is fantastic with great walkability. The vibe is the hotel is so fun with an updated retro decor which feels like you will run into one of the rat pack on property. Great having two pools- one very quiet and perfect for reading a book and swimming laps, and the other more lively with DJ's and great music on the weekends. We will definitely be back!

My wife and I chose Hotel Valley Ho for a weekend getaway and booked a cabana so a few friends…read morecould join us at the pool for the day. Let's start with the good. The hotel is surprisingly affordable for Scottsdale, clean, well maintained, and has a ton of character. Unfortunately, there were also several things that left me wondering if time is beginning to pass this Scottsdale icon by. Our room was nice, but it stayed consistently around 76 degrees until the middle of the night. Why? Because there appeared to be a single vent pumping out just enough cold air to rival a household fan. I don't need my hotel room to double as a meat locker, but in Arizona, I would at least like the option. Also, being woken up by a leaf blower each morning as the wind whipped around the crevices of the door... yeah, not enjoyable. The pool was nice enough, but surprisingly small, crowded, and the water was hot. For a Scottsdale hotel with the reputation Valley Ho carries, the entire pool experience just felt a little dated and cheaper than I expected. We also paid $400+ for our cabana, only to discover the safe didn't work. At that price point, I expect every amenity included with the cabana to function properly. Now for the absolute bright spot of our pool experience: Alex! Alex was THE MAN. This dude strutted around that pool serving patrons with a smile and a full heart. My wife, our friends, and I were genuinely excited every time we saw him coming our way because his customer service was impeccable. He was personable, attentive, funny, and made us feel like he genuinely wanted us to have a great time. Give that man his flowers. Overall, I understand why Hotel Valley Ho is such a Scottsdale institution. There's history, character, and plenty to like about the property. But between the struggling A/C, questionable soundproofing, small and overcrowded pool, hot water, and malfunctioning cabana amenities, the experience didn't quite live up to the reputation. I don't regret staying here. My wife and I still enjoyed our weekend, and we made some great memories with our friends. I just think the Valley Ho experience sounds a little better on paper than it actually delivers in practice. Would I stay again? Possibly. Would I request Alex if I'm sitting poolside? In a heartbeat.