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Royal Palms Resort and Spa vs Kimpton Hotel Palomar Phoenix Cityscape

Both properties are recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Royal Palms Resort and Spa ranks significantly better than Kimpton Hotel Palomar Phoenix. Royal Palms Resort and Spa scores 97 with positive reviews from 16 reviewers including Lonely Planet, Zagat and Afar Magazine.

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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Kimpton Hotel Palomar Phoenix Cityscape
Kimpton Hotel Palomar Phoenix Cityscape
8 / 10
2 East Jefferson Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004
From $134 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Star Service Star Service
"This sun-splashed urbanite will pique the interest of travelers on both sides of the fence—business and leisure." Full review
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So be sure to book a Skyline View, which is open and inspiring, and look out over the city and South Mountain.
Gayot Gayot
"If you're looking for easy access to points of interest such as US Airways Center, Chase Field, the Phoenix Convention Center, the Phoenix Symphony and downtown, this Kimpton hotel has you covered."
Zagat Zagat
"Set in the Cityscape shopping, dining and entertainment hub, this Downtown Kimpton boutique newcomer lures hip and stylish sybarites with its rooftop Lustre bar."
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"A hip and upscale property... near Talking Stick Resort Arena, restaurants, and shopping -- is hard to beat." Full review
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"242-room Kimpton with an outdoor pool, wine happy hour and prime location in the heart of downtown Phoenix." Full review
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