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Royal Palms Resort and Spa vs Sonder The Monarch

Royal Palms Resort and Spa and Saguaro Scottsdale are both highly recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, Royal Palms Resort and Spa scores significantly better than Saguaro Scottsdale. Royal Palms Resort and Spa comes in at #1 in Phoenix with positive reviews from 16 publications including Jetsetter, Condé Nast Traveler and Zagat.

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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Sonder The Monarch
Sonder The Monarch
7 / 10
4000 N. Drinkwater Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
From $135 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
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Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Designy digs with two swimming pools and a pair of Jose Garces restaurants in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Surrounded by lush landscaping, this urban resort features two pools that are among the hottest hangouts in all of Scottsdale, and rooms that juxtapose old and new." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"A unique boutique hotel, The Saguaro is perfect for visitors to Scottsdale's Old Town, Arts District, downtown and Civic Center Mall areas."
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
86.7
"Updated 1960s motel with 194 rooms on the edge of Old Town and adjacent to the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"With a bit of Southwestern color, and the weekend pool parties, “Nuevo Latin” spa and José Garce’s Distrito restaurant ensure there’s plenty to keep you busy." Full review
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