800/672-6011 or 602/840-3610
www.royalpalmshotel.com

Peaceful Spanish colonial-style enclave—a 1929 mansion and casitas surrounded by mature palms, gardens, and an orange grove—not far from downtown Scottsdale.

ROOMS 117, all romantically decorated; some have wrought-iron canopy beds, most have fireplaces. Our favorites: the quiet Valencia Casitas, with views of the orange trees.
SERVICE Staff-to-guest ratio of 1.2 to 1.
FOOD The excellent T. Cook's serves hazelnut pancakes for brunch, grilled rib eye for dinner.
FACILITIES Pool, gym, new spa (smaller than many in town but very good).
COST Doubles from $375