The Royal Palms is a Spanish Mediterranean Estate par excellence. Its one hundred seventeen casitas and guestrooms serve as an oasis for guests seeking tranquility and solitude amidst a truly remarkable setting. The hotel is poised within the Valley of the Sun, in the beautiful Phoenix / Scottsdale resort community. Camelback Mountain, to the north, provides a striking visual backdrop. During the hotel's recent multi-million dollar restoration, architect Don Ziebell captured the integrity of the original 1929 mansion, by incorporating numerous architectural details to maintain an overall sense of authenticity and coherence. The attention to detail is stunning. The grounds feature whimsical stone walkways, manicured courtyards, hidden gardens, tinkling fountains and exotic foliage. Entering the mansion through huge mahogany and iron double doors, guests feel as if they have entered a lavish private residence, with plush sofas and chairs, a thick Turkish rug, tall, French windows, a wood burning fireplace and fresh flowers at the check-in-desk. An antique wooden table offers chilled lemonade and copies of The Arizona Republic to guests checking in. A trompe l'oeil Oriental rug in tiles greets guests in the entry zaguan. It is a grand reception, those first few steps into the hotel, and one that captures in microcosm the splendor of the Royal Palms experience. This is no ordinary establishment. We will be renovating our pool between 7/09/06 - 7/24/06. Sorry for any inconvenience.
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During your Phoenix vacation, don't miss these great establishments and attractions:
Hall of Flame Firefighting Museum
The world's largest firefighting museum houses a fascinating collection of vintage firetrucks. The displays date from a 1725 English hand pumper to several classic engines from the 20th century. All are beautifully restored and, of course, fire-engine red (mostly). In all, there are more than 90 vehicles on display.
Burton Barr Library
This library is among the most daring pieces of public architecture in the city, and no fan of futuristic art or science fiction should miss it. The five-story cube is partially clad in enough ribbed copper sheeting to produce roughly 17,500,000 pennies. The building's design makes use of the desert's plentiful sunshine to provide light for reading, but also incorporates computer-controlled louvers and shade sails to reduce heat and glare.
Deer Valley Rock Art Center
Located in the Hedgepeth Hills in the northwest corner of the Valley of the Sun, the Deer Valley Rock Art Center preserves an amazing concentration of Native American petroglyphs, some of which date back 5,000 years. Although these petroglyphs may not at first seem as impressive as those at more famous sites, the sheer numbers make this a fascinating spot. The drawings, which range from simple spirals to much more complex renderings of herds of deer, are on volcanic boulders along a quarter-mile trail. An interpretive center provides background information on this site and on rock art in general. From October through April, there are guided tours Saturdays at 10am and Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1pm. From May through September, there are tours on Saturdays at 7:30am.
Holiday Inn PHOENIX-WEST
The Holiday Inn Phoenix West is conveniently located at I-10 and 51st Ave just minutes away from Downtown Phoenix and the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. The hotel is just a quick drive to the Westgate City Center, where sport®s fans will find the University of Phoenix Stadium, home of the Arizona Cardinals, and the Glendale Arena, home of the Phoenix Coyotes as well as restaurants, bars, and retail shopping. Business travelers visiting Pavestone, Fry®s/Kroger, Manhiem®s ...
Crowne Plaza Hotel PHOENIX
Take a video tour of our hotel.The Crowne Plaza Phoenix is the place to meet...where you will enjoy extraordinary service and hospitality, along with the cachet of a boutique hotel. The hotel has been redesigned, revamped, refreshed, and retooled in a unique, contemporary Mexican style to fit every individual and corporate need. We've got what you are looking for, whether you are traveling on business, holding a meeting, planning a wedding or hosting a family reunion. The hotel features 249 ...
Embassy Suites Hotel Phoenix-Biltmore
The Embassy Suites Phoenix-Biltmore is nestled in Phoenix's most prestigious residential area. The Biltmore area is a major center of business, shopping, dining and night-life. Our property is adjacent to the Biltmore Fashion Park with over 70 shops and 14 restaurants. Other attractions include the American West Arena and Bank One Ballpark, 4 miles south, hosting sports and concert events, Old Town Scottsdale features shopping and sightseeing within 8 miles (east) of the hotel ...
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