Scottsdale, ArizonaSouth Scottsdale
The Scottsdale Resort and Spa, Curio Collection by Hilton
Sonoran fairway hacienda
South Scottsdale Scottsdale, Arizona
Renovated
2024
Price
$$$
Rated for
Wellness Resort SocialOutside the door
The house
HiltonSonoran fairway hacienda
Low-slung terracotta buildings and quiet courtyards border the fairways, giving the resort the feel of a residential desert estate.
What it’s good at
Notable
Seventeen hacienda acres bordering McCormick Ranch golf fairways, with two heated outdoor pools.
Listed
A hidden speakeasy behind velvet curtains, and an interactive gaming lounge with shuffleboard.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
McCormick Ranch walking paths and golf fairways surround the grounds. Old Town Scottsdale is a ten-minute drive south.
The rooms
Rooms look out over garden courtyards. Two-story Stillman Villas face the golf course and share a dedicated pool.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Heated saltwater fills the main swimming pool, surrounded by palms and serviced by Twisted Vines Grill & Bar.
The spa & gym
At the table
La Fogata serves wood-fired Sonoran dishes on a tree-shaded patio glowing with fire pits and string lights.
How it began
Architect Barnaby Gonzales designed the property in 1976 as the country's first dedicated conference resort.
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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.