Surrounded by desert, Phoenix, Arizona's natural beauty is embraced by the several resorts and hotels that are located in and near this major Southwestern city. The Arizona Biltmore gives guests a luxurious vacation experience nestled at the base of the Phoenix Mountains, while the Camelback Inn and InterContinental Montelucia Resort and Spa take visitors just outside the Phoenix city limits to enjoy the quiet and relaxing atmosphere of the desert region.
Built in 1929, the Arizona Biltmore has a rich history, with Frank Lloyd Wright, one of America's most famous architects, serving as a consultant on the project. The building also has a history of U.S. presidential guests and world travelers. The hotel features 740 rooms, including 78 villas. It also has eight swimming pools from which guests can choose, as well as seven tennis courts, five dining areas, a fitness center, a salon and a spa. Next door to the resort are two 18-hole PGA golf courses. Rooms at the Biltmore feature two telephones, Internet access, minibars, a scale and makeup mirror, a desk with work space, and hair dryers. Travelers looking for a relaxing vacation will enjoy Ocatilla, a private retreat where guests stay in deluxe rooms and are attended to by concierges. Ocatilla guests will enjoy special room service, drawn baths, pre-departure services, a clothes-pressing service and complimentary refreshments.
Arizona Biltmore
2400 E. Missouri Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85016
800-950-0086
arizonabiltmore.com
Located in Scottsdale, Arizona, just northeast of Phoenix, the Camelback Inn features 453 rooms with Pueblo-style finishes. The inn is part of the JW Marriott chain and has 18 suites ranging in size and accommodations. Some suites even have their own private pools. Each of the hotel's rooms comes with a private patio or balcony, a refrigerator or minibar, cordless phones, hair dryers, kitchenettes, bathrobes, Internet access, and laptop safes. Facilities include two 18-hole golf courses and a spa with private cabanas, spa services, and a salon. Visitors to the Camelback Inn will enjoy exploring the city of Scottsdale as well, which offers outdoor activities such as shopping, horseback riding, white-water rafting and hot-air balloon adventures.
Camelback Inn
5402 E. Lincoln Dr.
Scottsdale, AZ 85253
480-948-1700
camelbackinn.com
This luxury hotel in Scottsdale, Arizona, takes inspiration from Spain's Andalusia region and Italy's Tuscan countryside, featuring the colors and decor of the European regions while incorporating modern-day amenities. Guest rooms feature high-definition televisions, sunken tubs, and private balconies or patios. The on-site Joya Spa presents guests with a range of services, from yoga classes to a fitness center, a salon, massages and body treatments. As a partner of the resort and spa, the Grayhawk Golf Club has two 18-hole courses that have hosted PGA events. Guests also will enjoy choosing from three pools to soak in the sun, from the Kasbah Pool that includes cabanas and a restaurant and bar, to the more private Oasis and Joya Terrace pools.
InterContinental Montelucia Resort and Spa
4949 E. Lincoln Dr.
Scottsdale, AZ 85253
480-627-3200
icmontelucia.com
