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Aloft Tempe vs Royal Palms Resort and Spa

Both Royal Palms Resort and Spa and Aloft Tempe are recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Royal Palms Resort and Spa is preferred by most reviewers compared to Aloft Tempe. Royal Palms Resort and Spa comes in at #1 in Phoenix with accolades from 13 publications like oyster.com, Insight Guides and The Telegraph.

Aloft Tempe
Aloft Tempe
7 / 10
951 East Playa Del Norte Drive, Tempe, AZ 85281
From $110 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Laundy Room
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Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Aimed at younger, hipper travellers, the Aloft chain is a much more affordable and frankly more like able offshoot of the rather snooty designer W hotel group."
Gayot Gayot
"Whether you want to be within walking distance of Sun Devil Stadium, close to great golf courses or near corporate headquarters, you'll love this sleek hotel."
Fodor's Fodor's
"True to its name, this hip hotel, located right on Tempe's Rio Salado waterfront, features loft-inspired design, with modern, minimalist decor." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"You get a high-ceilinged room with big windows and modern decor...Aloft has a LEED certification and offers special amenities for kids (goodie bags, special kid bedding, a splash pool)." Full review
Royal Palms Resort and Spa
Royal Palms Resort and Spa
9 / 10
5200 East Camelback Road, Phoenix, AZ 85018
From $322 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
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Concierge Concierge
"Drive up the cobblestone driveway to the hacienda-style buildings, and the feeling of seclusion makes it hard to believe that the center of Scottsdale is only minutes away."
Insight Guides Insight Guides
"The Royal Palms is especially atmospheric, with towering palms, Spanish mission-style rooms, and an open-air spa."
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"The Sonora Desert stretches out in every direction from the Royal Palms Resort and Spa, but the property itself bears a closer resemblance to a Mediterranean mirage."
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If you’re looking to go above and beyond, the resort employs a Director of Romance who can produce flamenco guitarists or flocks of white doves upon request.
Fodor's Fodor's
"This Mediterranean-style resort has a stately row of the namesake palms at its entrance, courtyards with fountains, and individually designed rooms." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"It's a hushed and elegant place, dotted with Spanish Colonial villas, flower-lined walkways and palms imported from Egypt." Full review
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