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All have sparkling pools (a must for Phoenix), and almost all are pet friendly, too.
Arizona Biltmore
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This century-old property is a Phoenix icon.
Arizona Biltmore
It covers nearly 40 lush acres and has a standout spa and a 65-foot waterslide at the family pool.
Expect crowded conditions and lines during peak dates.
The expansive resort has 705 guest accommodations with Frank Lloyd Wright-influenced design inspiration.
The Global Ambassador
The Biltmore scooped up an It List award in 2022.
This sophisticated space may not be the best fit for families traveling with young children.
Thisnew luxury destinationfrom hospitality guru Sam Fox debuted in December 2023.
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The property features 141 rooms, five original restaurants, and a high-end wellness facility.
Expect crowds and be prepared to throw some elbows for a pool lounger in high seasons.
Royal Palms
This intimate and historic property is loaded with Spanish Mediterranean-inflected charm.
Royal Palms
With 119 accommodations, this resort offers a more boutique-style experience.
The charming grounds include cobblestone paths and courtyard fountains.
Set up at the pool with a cabana or daybed rental.
Kimpton Hotel Palomar Phoenix
The property is also pet friendly, and even offers special amenities for pups.
Plus, its dog friendly with no pet fee.
Sensitive sleepers be warned about the noise levels here.
Moxy Phoenix Downtown
(Yes, theres a vinyl record library on site, too.)
Some rooms come with fire pits.
The hotel is dog-friendly as well as smoke free.
Marriott
Some rooms are showing wear, and noise can be an issue.
The boutique property has a rooftop pool alongside cabanas and the Eden rooftop bar.
The lobby with a residential feel offers social hour nightly.
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The hotel has 164 rooms, all with 55-inch flat-screen televisions and built-in USB ports.
The lobby also has a cool video wall and food and beverages available around the clock.
Theres a welcome cocktail for every guest upon check in.
The property has a convention hotel vibe, though leisure travelers are welcome (and plentiful), too.
Sheraton Phoenix Downtown is the largest hotel in the state, with a whopping 20,000-square-foot communal lobby space.
Some areas of the property could benefit from a refresh.
Here, there are 110 casitas and suites with scenic views and a modern, clean aesthetic.
There are multiple pools, plus tennis and pickleball courts.
It can get a bit noisy.
The on-site Match Market & Bar offers seasonally driven comfort foods.
Overstuffed loungers dot the pool area, and theres a fitness center open around the clock.
Bonus: the hotel is also pet friendly, with no additional fees to bring your pet.
In the summer, expect average low daily temperatures well over 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
Definitely reapply ample SPF and stay hydrated.
If you plan to explore, you will most likely want to rent a car.
(Rideshare is also a feasible option, though prices add up over these longer distances.)
Manage the heat by venturing outside in the mornings and evenings and definitely take advantage of the hotel pool.
The author of this article,Alesandra Dubin, contributed her expertise in the selection.
