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Royal Palms Resort and Spa vs Scottsdale Camelback Resort

Both properties are rated highly by writers. On balance, Royal Palms Resort and Spa ranks significantly better than Scottsdale Camelback Resort. Royal Palms Resort and Spa is ranked #1 in Phoenix with accolades from 16 reviewers such as Forbes Travel Guide, Insight Guides and Lonely Planet.

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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Scottsdale Camelback Resort
Scottsdale Camelback Resort
7 / 10
6302 E Camelback Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
From $212 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Laundy Room
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Star Service Star Service
"This is an older but well-cared-for time-share resort with a friendly staff and a surprising dearth of annoying sales folk." Full review
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Guests here choose between studio and two- and three-bedroom units, though the 700-sq-ft studios are larger than many area hotels' standard suites and one-bedroom time-share digs.
Gayot Gayot
"This place is quite dated, but it still appeals with charming old Arizona style."
Oyster Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"At the base of Camelback Mountain, the 11-acre property of Scottsdale Camelback Resort delivers amenities and services that eclipse those of nearby competitors in this upper-mid-range price category." Full review
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"An upscale, sun-kissed retreat in the Sonoran Desert, with continental breakfast and a studio or villa." Full review