There’s lots to love about Scottsdale: It boasts amazing weather most of the year, is surrounded by natural beauty (thanks to multiple mountain ranges and the Saguaro-dotted scenery), and comes packed with a plethora of outdoor activity options, including golf, golf, and more golf. As the resort town continues to expand with its roster of luxury retailers and an impressive culinary scene—plus a growing number of transplants from other big cities—the hotel offerings here are keeping up.
In addition to a slew of renovations, refreshes, and expansions to existing resorts, a few new and notable hotels have shaken up the scene over the last few years, with more on the way. The bottom line: Scottsdale is well worth a visit for the splendid hotel options alone. From mega resorts with world-class spas and celebrity chef-helmed restaurants to hidden boutique hideaways, here are the 10 best properties to consider for a trip to this Southwestern stunner of a city right now.
How we choose the best hotels in Scottsdale
Every hotel on this list has been selected independently by our editors and written by a Condé Nast Traveler journalist who knows the destination and has visited that property. When choosing hotels, our editors consider properties across price points that offer an authentic and insider experience of a destination, keeping design, location, service, and sustainability credentials top of mind.
