Royal Palms Resort and Spa
When you stay at the Royal Palms you are just 1.6 miles away from the Arizona Country Club and just 1.7 miles from Mountain Shadows Golf Club. There is a private concierge whom you can contact to set up your tee times at these or other Phoenix courses. Accommodations include guest rooms, villas and small houses known as casitas. Luxury features that can be found in select units include a fireplace, mini bar, private patios offering views of Camelback Mountain and even private enclosed outdoor showers. The spa at this resort was named the Best for Romance in 2009 by Spa Finder. You can use your private key for 24-hour access of the fitness club.
Royal Palms Resort and Spa
5200 E. Camelback Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(602) 977-6400
royalpalmshotel.com/
Radisson Fort McDowell
Dial up a good night's sleep at the Radisson Fort McDowell in selected rooms that feature a sleep number bed. Rooms also include an honor bar, huge windows offering panoramic views and a kitchenette. While adults are having fun in a 13,000-sq.-ft. casino, the kids can enjoy activities like dive-in movies from the enormous pool. The whole family should take the guided nature tour along the ancient tribal trails that unfolds the fascinating history of the indigenous peoples of this Arizona area. The full-service spa offers massage and includes a fitness center stocked with cardio equipment and weight machines. The Wekopa Golf Club offers two 18-hole courses to test your skills. Golfweek ranked the Cholla course second in its list of best public courses in the state in 2006. If you want to play Golfweek's number-one-rated public course then you'll have to play the resort's new Saguaro course.
Radisson Fort McDowell
10438 N. Fort McDowell Rd.
Scottsdale/Fountain Hills, AZ 85264
(800) 395-7046
radisson.com/ftmcdowellaz
Wyndham Phoenix
The ride from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to the Wyndham Phoenix is just four miles. Once you get to the hotel you can actually walk to the Phoenix Convention Center. You can choose to relax with a swim in the heated outdoor pool or head to the salon for a beauty treatment or step into the sauna. Villa de Paz Golf Course is just 12 miles away from the Wyndham and the concierge can arrange tee times. The course features tight fairways and elevated greens. You'll know you're in the desert region when you realize that water is coming into play on only a few holes.
Wyndham Phoenix
50 East Adams St.
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 333-0000
wyndham.com/hotels/PHXHT/main.wnt
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