Paradise Valley, Arizona
The Hermosa Inn
Cowboy artist hacienda
Paradise Valley, Arizona
Renovated
2017
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Heritage LocalOutside the door
The house
Arizona Hideaway CollectionCowboy artist hacienda
An artist's 1930s ranch now runs like a quiet residential estate, dotted with cactus gardens and outdoor hearths.
“The Hermosa Inn, first opened in 1936, has the kind of history that a cowboy keeps under his hat.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Hacienda casitas have working fireplaces and adobe walls lined with the artist's woodcuts.
Notable
Mesquite-shaded pathways overlook Camelback Mountain, leading to wood-grilled Sonoran dinners at LON's.
What they say
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
Today, the Paradise Valley resort and its 43 hacienda-style casitas attract both vacationers on the hunt for peace and quiet, and foodies, too.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
In residential Paradise Valley, tucked along Palo Cristi Road with Camelback Mountain views.
1 of 5
The rooms
Casitas open onto private patios, with working indoor fireplaces and deep soaking tubs beneath wood skylights.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Striped loungers and orange umbrellas ring the courtyard pool, where private cabanas and a whirlpool sit among palms.
Restaurant
LON's
Linen-draped tables line the garden terrace beside a tiered fountain, and a subterranean brick cellar holds 7,000 wine bottles.
At the table
LON's Last Drop serves Arizona craft beers beside outdoor fireplaces, with low-slung leather seating tucked inside the bar.
How it began
Lon Megargee raised the original adobe house without blueprints in 1935, using mud bricks dried on-site and timber from an abandoned mine.
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Our shorthand
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.