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1. The Phoenician ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The Phoenician
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2. Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort and Spa ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort and Spa
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3. The Canyon Suites at The Phoenician

The Canyon Suites at The Phoenician
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4. Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale

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Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale
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5. Fairmont Scottsdale Princess

Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
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6. Royal Palms Resort and Spa

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Royal Palms Resort and Spa
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7. Omni Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Montelucia

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Omni Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Montelucia
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8. Hotel Valley Ho

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Hotel Valley Ho
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9. The Hermosa Inn

The Hermosa Inn
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10. Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa

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Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa
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11. The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa

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The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa
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12. The Scottsdale Resort at McCormick Ranch

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The Scottsdale Resort at McCormick Ranch
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13. The Scott Resort & Spa

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The Scott Resort & Spa
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14. Scottsdale Marriott at McDowell Mountains

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Scottsdale Marriott at McDowell Mountains
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15. We-Ko-Pa Resort & Conference Center

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We-Ko-Pa Resort & Conference Center
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16. W Scottsdale

W Scottsdale
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17. Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Villas

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Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Villas
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18. Inn at Eagle Mountain

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Inn at Eagle Mountain
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19. Scottsdale Camelback Resort

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Scottsdale Camelback Resort
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

The greater Phoenix, Arizona, metro area, known as the Valley of the Sun, is a winter destination for thousands of snowbirds as well as those traveling. It is a popular place for conventions, family reunions, and the home for several major league baseball teams’ training seasons. Summers are hot, but the area still buzzes with activities. There are numerous places of interest within just a few minutes’ or hours’ drive from Phoenix, including the Grand Canyon, Tombstone, famous for the shootout at the OK Corral, Yuma and its notorious Territorial Prison, and several ancient native American ruins, such as Besh-Be-Gowa, Tonto National Monument, and Montezuma Castle National Monument. While visiting in the Valley of the Sun, there are a number of great hotels to choose from that will make your stay special.

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