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Arizona Biltmore, A Waldorf Astoria Resort vs Sanctuary Camelback Mountain, A Gurney's Resort & Spa

Both properties are praised by expert writers. On balance, Arizona Biltmore, A Waldorf Astoria Resort scores slightly higher than Sanctuary Camelback Mountain. Arizona Biltmore, A Waldorf Astoria Resort comes in at #6 in Phoenix with accolades from 11 sources such as Jetsetter, oyster.com and Travel + Leisure.

Arizona Biltmore, A Waldorf Astoria Resort
Arizona Biltmore, A Waldorf Astoria Resort
8 / 10
2400 East Missouri Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85016
From $299 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
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Concierge Concierge
"The hotel attracts an older clientele with taste, partly because of its design heritage and partly for its location at the end of a residential road."
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Extraordinarily lavish 750-room resort... still retaining its Art Deco trimmings and extravagant gardens despite subsequent renovations."
Star Service Star Service
"In the center of an exclusive residential area and country club, with 36 impeccably landscaped acres, 6 miles northeast of downtown, this is Arizona's most distinctive large-scale resort." Full review
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The rooms to request these days are the most recently revamped units in the main building.
Gayot Gayot
"Set in the heart of Phoenix is the world famous Arizona Biltmore, the archetype for all of the southwest resorts that followed."
Zagat Zagat
4.3
""A place to be pampered", this "truly memorable" and "historic" Camelback East resort inspired by a Frank Lloyd Wright design is loaded with "charm from days gone by"."
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Sanctuary Camelback Mountain, A Gurney's Resort & Spa
Sanctuary Camelback Mountain, A Gurney's Resort & Spa
8 / 10
5700 E McDonald Dr., Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
From $659 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
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Frommer's Frommer's
"This visually breathtaking place was the Valley's first hip resort, and I still like the contemporary rooms here better than those at other hip hotels around town." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"Perched on the north slope of Camelback Mountain (which looks just like it sounds), the Sanctuary attracts big-name celebs and travelers who favor a chic, modern aesthetic."
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"In Paradise Valley, an upscale enclave about 10 minutes from Scottsdale, the Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain is a study in contrasts: the striking blue of the infinity pool against the..." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
94.2
"This modern Southwestern spread just outside Scottsdale is "beautiful beyond expectation"." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"For couples looking for a quiet getaway, it’s hard to beat this perch on the side of Camelback Mountain." Full review
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