Scottsdale is a city in Southwestern Arizona that is bordered by Phoenix to the west and Tempe to the south. Situated in the scenic Sonoran Desert, Scottsdale has a large shopping and entertainment district and a casino. Old Town Scottsdale is also a popular tourist destination for its shops, restaurants and art galleries. Scottsdale is known for its high-end hotels and luxury resorts.
The Hotel Valley Ho opened in 1956 and is located in downtown Scottsdale. Renovated in 2005, this upscale hotel has two on-site restaurants, a full spa and is within walking distance of various restaurants, shops and art galleries. The hotel has seven stories, and one- and two-bedroom suites with complete kitchens. All of the rooms come with glass walls that open onto a private balcony or patio, cable TV with 32-inch flat-screen high-definition TVs, large bathtubs and luxury bath amenities. The rooms also have refrigerators, Internet access, desks, irons, ironing boards and hair dryers. Smoking is only allowed outside. The Hotel Valley Ho also has a bar next to its large pool, which has private cabanas and lounge chairs.
Hotel Valley Ho
6850 E. Main Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
480-248-2000
hotelvalleyho.com
The Clarion Hotel Scottsdale helps guests tour the many attractions in Scottsdale by offering a free shuttle service to anywhere within a five-mile radius of the hotel. Free features include wireless high-speed Internet access, a weekday newspaper, parking, local telephone calls and a manager's reception on weeknights. Guests can take advantage of the hotel's outdoor heated pool, hot tub and exercise room. The hotel also offers fax and copier services and four banquet/meeting rooms. Room amenities include cable TV, coffee makers, desks, hair dryers, irons, ironing boards, pillow-top mattresses and telephones with voice mail. Some rooms have sofa sleepers, refrigerators and microwaves. A restaurant is located in this smoke-free hotel.
Clarion Hotel Scottsdale
5101 N. Scottsdale Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85250
480-945-4392
clarionhotel.com
The Scottsdale Cottonwoods Resort & Suites is located near the foot of Camelback Mountain and encompasses 25 acres. Offering views of the surrounding area, the hotel has a fitness center, two outdoor swimming pools, two outdoor whirlpools, four tennis courts, bike rentals, a putting green, and jogging and walking trails. The Borgata shopping center is within walking distance of the hotel. All of its rooms and suites are equipped with wood-beamed ceilings, a free weekday newspaper, high-speed wired Internet access, safes, coffee makers, cable TV, voice mail and in-room movies. The hotel's Moriah Restaurant serves breakfast each morning, while guests can also get light fare and drinks at the hotel's Oasis Pool Bar.
Scottsdale Cottonwoods Resort & Suites
6160 North Scottsdale Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85253
480-991-1414
scottsdalecottonwoods.com
