Scottsdale, ArizonaSouth Scottsdale
The Scott Resort & Spa
Havana-inspired desert resort
South Scottsdale Scottsdale, Arizona
Renovated
2018
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Resort SocialOutside the door
The house
HiltonHavana-inspired desert resort
The resort reimagines mid-century Havana in the Sonoran desert, centering daily life on open-air patios and two pools.
What it’s good at
Notable
AvroKO interiors blend mid-century walnut furniture with woven raffia light fixtures.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Inspired by Havana as experienced by Ernest Hemingway, the hotel puts a retro spin on all things Cuban.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Scottsdale Fashion Square is a short walk away, and the art galleries of Old Town sit just down the road.
The rooms
Walnut furniture and brass fixtures fill the rooms, and each opens onto a private balcony or patio.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
Palm trees surround the lagoon pool and circular hot tub, and private timber cabanas line the water.
The spa and gym
La Vidorra Spa has six treatment rooms for mineral baths and salt stone massages, and the gym holds morning yoga.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
The Canal Club
Woven cane chairs and botanical wallpaper fill the dining room. The kitchen serves Cuban-style ceviche and pollo al horno.
At the table
Mid-century sofas flank the tall glass-and-brass lounge bar, and a bamboo counter serves drinks right beside the pool.
How it began
The property opened in 1961 as the Executive House Arizonian, eventually taking its name from city founder Winfield Scott.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
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.