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The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa vs Royal Palms Resort and Spa

Both properties are highly recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Royal Palms Resort and Spa is preferred by most reviewers compared to The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa. Royal Palms Resort and Spa is ranked #1 in Phoenix with approval from 16 reviews such as Jetsetter, Insight Guides and Star Service.

The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa
The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa
8 / 10
6902 East Greenway Parkway, Scottsdale, AZ 85254
From $367 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
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Fodor's Fodor's
"The spacious rooms all have balconies or patios with views of the mountains or the resort's water park and tubing river." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"While not quite a romantic escape in the same way as The Boulders or The Sanctuary, the Westin Kierland is, all-around, a great resort with a convenient Scottsdale location." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"Just south of the sprawling Fairmont Scottsdale, this sophisticated castle in the desert is the centerpiece of a growing community that encompasses hundreds of time-share units." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"This impressive Westin is large and diverse enough to offer satisfying luxury stays for families, couples and business travelers."
Zagat Zagat
4.0
"Fans "rave" about this "beautiful" Scottsdale "desert oasis", where an "attentive" staff looks after "amazing" grounds boasting a "majestic" golf course."
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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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