Royal Palms Resort and Spa

Royal Palms Resort and Spa sits on E Camelback Rd, resting between the urban sprawl of Biltmore Fashion Park and the rugged incline of the Phoenix Mountains Preserve. The grounds are anchored by a quiet, expansive garden layout, placing guests within a twenty-minute walk of the base of Camelback Mountain.

Choosing this resort over the glass-and-steel high-rises found elsewhere in Phoenix comes down to its Mediterranean architecture. Where the surrounding valley hotels often lean into modern, minimalist starkness, this property prioritizes heavy stone walls and shaded courtyards. It feels like an intentional retreat from the desert sun, offering a slower pace than the retail-adjacent properties nearby. The room aesthetic runs elegant, prioritizing thick fabrics and tile work over the sterile, tech-forward layouts common to the city's newer builds.