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Sanctuary Camelback Mountain, A Gurney's Resort & Spa vs The Phoenician, a Luxury Collection Resort, Scottsdale
Both hotels are recommended by writers. On balance, Sanctuary Camelback Mountain is the choice of most writers compared to The Phoenician, Scottsdale. Sanctuary Camelback Mountain has a TripExpert Score of 87 with approval from 11 reviewers including Condé Nast Traveler, Oyster and Frommer's.
Sanctuary Camelback Mountain, A Gurney's Resort & Spa
Frommer's
Concierge
Jetsetter
Condé Nast Traveler
Travel + Leisure
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5700 E McDonald Dr., Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
From $659 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
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."
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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
"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..."
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Condé Nast Traveler
94.2
"This modern Southwestern spread just outside Scottsdale is "beautiful beyond expectation"."
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Travel + Leisure
"For couples looking for a quiet getaway, it’s hard to beat this perch on the side of Camelback Mountain."
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The Phoenician, a Luxury Collection Resort, Scottsdale
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Gayot
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6000 East Camelback Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
From $389 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Concierge
"While newer resorts stumble over themselves to satisfy current trends, this grande dame holds fast to old-world luxury and a Reagan-era feeling of prosperity."
Gayot
"Sprawling gardens, a superb wellness center and fine dining make this resort a perennial favorite."
Travel + Leisure
"The 250-acre property spreads across the base of Camelback Mountain, with a 27-hole championship golf course, renowned spa and nine swimming pool."
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Afar Magazine
"The rooms are spacious, with large Italian marble bathrooms, and have a private terrace or balcony. The service is tiptop."
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Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"A cactus-dappled, sepia-toned retreat with sprawling green lawns, spouting statue fountains and a community of curvy pools cuddled together amid a collage of cabanas.
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