My fiance and I booked our trip to Arizona on a whim, acutally - after a few too many glasses of wine one night. We had never stayed at the Royal Palms but after finding a great packaged deal and reading how highly rated the hotel is, we decided to take advantage. (Not until the next day did we realize we'd be going in the scorching summer heat). Despite that, what a FANTASTIC trip!!! I have nothing but excellent things to say about the Royal Palms. The staff is incredibly friendly and helpful, the grounds are unlike any I've ever seen, and the rooms were comfortable and private. There was such attention to detail from the minute we arrived. Really, the privacy, service, atmosphere and detail are more along the lines of a top notch b&b than a hotel.

Valet parking is included with your stay, which is very nice. If you do book through a site like Travelocity, note there is a $22 per night fee for gratuity, so there will be some extra expense involved once you arrive. The pool does look a little small, but we found that it was definately enough room for the amount of guests. I would highly recommend the Royal Palms!

A friend & I recently stayed for 3 nights at the Royal Palms. All I can say to sum it up is "WOW". Once you pull up into the courtyard, you feel like you are transported into another world. Aside from the immaculate service and lush, impeccable grounds, the vibe is the ultimate in laid-back luxury. Trust me, you will not have to lift a finger while you are there. We went into Old Town Scottsdale once and came to the conclusion that there was really no point in leaving our perfect oasis!

The resort is perfect for a romantic getaway (next time we are going with our husbands, and trust me, there will be a next time!), but if you go with a friend you'll feel right at home too. People actually dress for dinner - this is not a t-shirt & shorts place, which is oh so fun if you're used to being in mommy-mode. If you are looking for a restful, tranquil vacation with amazing dining and a decadent spa, this is the place for you.

We decided on a last minute stay at the Royal Palms and could not have been more pleased. It was the most luxurious hotel that I have stayed at in a long time and is so relaxing. We opted just to stay in one of the standard rooms and it was fabulous. It is like having your own little villa with a small patio overlooking the lime trees and Camelback mountain. We never head another person walk by our room or any other noises during the day. The pool is quite crowded so if you are going to hang out at the pool then you might not like this hotel but if you are going for some relaxing ambiance then this is the place. We will be returning.

We loved every second of our five-day stay at the Royal Palms Resort & Spa. The grounds were beautiful- well maintained and had a tropical feel. The pool is small- not great for laps, but wonderful for floating. I think the smallish number of chairs might be a problem when the hotel is fuller than it probably was when we were there. The umbrellas are huge and offered a lot of shade, but if you wanted sun you could have it (do you want to sit in the sun in 105 degree heat?). We stayed in room 138, which had the world's most comfortable bed, a nice sitting area, a flat-screen television with standard cable, a private area outside and a newly redone bathroom. Housekeeping kept the rooms spotless. We enjoyed turndown service every night and looked forward to cards and candies we would find. The restaurant is good, but expensive. You can eat at the lounge, where entrees range in price from about $14 to about $40. If you do, definitely try the tempura asparagus- it was a highlight!

There is a $22 daily gratuity fee attached to your nightly stay, and it is totally worth it. I cannot stress enough how attentive the staff is. When we called for our car, the men actually ran to get it to us faster. The concierge was wonderful, and when we did have a mix-up with a resort activity we had signed up for but wasn't offered, they bent over backwards to make it up to us.
We would love to return!