Arizona Biltmore
The Arizona Biltmore, originally known as the "Jewel of the Desert," is part of the Waldorf Astoria Collection. The resort hotel was built in 1929; its designer, Albert Chase McArthur, studied with Frank Lloyd Wright, who served as consulting architect on the project. The property offers its guests the ultimate in elegant décor and facilities, from its extraordinary gold leaf trim to its eight swimming pools to high tea served each afternoon. In addition, guests have an opportunity to reserve choice tee times at the Arizona Biltmore Country Club's two courses, the Links (5726 yards, par 71) and the Adobe (6075 yards, par 71).
Arizona Biltmore
2400 E. Missouri Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 955-6600
Hotel San Carlos
Hotel San Carlos is located in downtown Phoenix, within walking distance of the Phoenix Convention Center, Chase Field (Arizona Diamondbacks baseball) and US Airways Center (Phoenix Suns and Mercury basketball). The hotel welcomed its first guest in 1928, and back in the day, it was a remarkable facility that offered air conditioning and mechanical elevators. Today, the property offers more modern amenities, including a roof-top pool, wireless Internet access and satellite access.
Hotel San Carlos
202 N. Central
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 253-4121
Royal Palms Resort and Spa
The Royal Palms and Spa started life in the 1920s as the winter home of a New York financier; it changed hands more than once on its path to becoming a historic resort property. The most recent renovation, in 1995, produced today's resort. In addition to the usual resort amenities (robes, pool and spa), guests have access to the hotel's Director of Shopping, who will help put together the perfect shopping expedition for any occasion. The concierge will help arrange a tee time at Troon North on the Monument course (6236 yards, par 72) or the Pinnacle course (6268 yards, par 71).
Royal Palms
5200 E. Camelback Road
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(602) 977-6400
Crowne Plaza San Marcos Golf Resort
The popular Crowne Plaza San Marcos Golf Resort, first built in 1913, is a bit south of downtown Phoenix, in the city of Chandler. The folks at the San Marcos want guests to get a good night's sleep, and they have learned how to help that happen. Guests will get ear plugs and a sleep mask, and they can spray lavender around the room, an aromatherapy approach to relaxation. The San Marcos Golf Course (6626 yards, par 72) has a history of its own--it was the first in Arizona to offer green grass. The concierge will help guests get a tee time.
Crowne Plaza San Marcos
One San Marcos Place
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 812-0900
About The Author
Colleen Morrison has been writing professionally for two decades. She holds an M.A. from the University of Wyoming and a Ph.D. in history from Arizona State University. She ghostwrites articles, blogs and Web content for her clients. Articles under her name appear at M&M, eHow, Golflink and other sites.
