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Royal Palms Resort and Spa
Phoenix, Arizona
5200 East Camelback Road, Phoenix, Arizona 85018
Original Property Opened in 1948
Historic Hotels of America member since 2000
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Nestled at the base of Camelback Mountain, Delos Cooke’s hidden “El Vernadero” mansion has been the destination for travelers seeking tranquility and solitude since 1948. A charmingly intimate resort, this exclusive Spanish-Mediterranean estate encompasses a bygone era of elegance, refinement, and style. Aged wrought-iron and handsomely worn woodwork, along with a breathtaking collection of European antiques and Spanish tiles, line the stone-paved walkways throughout the Royal Palms Resort and Spa. Set amid lush courtyards and vibrant gardens, 119 guestrooms, suites, and villas reflect the ambiance, residential style, romance, and charm of early Spanish Colonial mansions.
Discover
- Discover the romantic hideaway of the Royal Palms Resort and Spa's Mediterranean-style villas, constructed in 1929 by New York financier Delos Cooke.
- Discover where a long list of Hollywood celebrities from Groucho Marx, Eva Gabor, The Gish Sisters, Wally Cox and others have stayed since the villa's conversion into a hotel in 1948.
- Discover the inherent beauty of Camelback Mountain nearby. Visitors can access this beautiful mountaintop by way of the Cholla Trailhead.
- Discover more about the resort’s lineage with daily history tours, hosted by resort ambassadors, offered to resort guests and locals.
- Discover the vast wellness amenities, including calming fountains and seating areas along the winding paths, a variety of spa treatments at the on-site Alvadora Spa, weekend yoga classes, and in room mediation videos available on demand.
Explore
- Enjoy world-class shopping at Scottsdale Fashion Square, Old Town Scottsdale's Art and Shopping Districts, Biltmore Fashion Park, Kierland Commons and Scottsdale Quarter.
- Explore local cultural centers, including the Museum of the West, The Musical Instrument Museum, Scottsdale Center for the Arts, Cosanti and Arcosanti, along with the Desert Botanical Gardens, Museum of Illusions and Scottsdale’s Rodeo Museum.
- Explore an incredible array of local dining options around the corner from the resort within Old Town Scottsdale, Biltmore/Arcadia Neighborhoods, Tempe and Downtown Phoenix.
- Explore popular events nearby for concerts, comedy, live music, sporting events and more.
Experience
- Hike, take an off-road Jeep, or ride on horseback through the Sonoran Desert, one of the richest, most biologically diverse deserts in the Americas. There are hundreds of golf courses in the Phoenix valley, with several being nearby the resort.
- Enjoy some time at the Desert Botanical Gardens, Phoenix Zoo or other unique museums in the surrounding area.
- Visit Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin West, the famed architect's desert laboratory that is a UNESCO World Heritage site and National Historic Landmark.
- Visit Cosanti in Paradise Valley, created by Paolo Soleri, home to his inspiration, workspace, and now an open attraction for visitors to tour and purchase handmade art.
Taste
- Visit T. Cook restaurant at the hotel. The dining establishment serves hand-selected ingredients prepared in simple, yet sumptuous, dishes. Selections feature bold Mediterranean flavors, with notes of regional influences from Northern Italy, Greece, and Spain.
- Elevate the standard bar night and experience a unique cocktail lounge in Phoenix. Mix Up serves expertly crafted garden-to-glass libations in a striking setting, adjacent to the resort’s Mansion Courtyard. Savor creative cocktails featuring the freshest local ingredients, like our house-made ginger beer, and finest liquors in unexpected, yet perfect, combinations.
- Sip on refreshing cocktails and frozen beverages by the sprawling palm tree-lined chilled pool or lunch on a full menu of appetizers, entrees, and sweets. Our poolside cafe and bar also offer service to your private cabana so you soak up the sun or stay cool with a satisfying gourmet meal.
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