The 11 Best Hotels in Phoenix and Scottsdale

"Mountain Shadows wears multiple hats beyond being a resort, since it’s home to a well-known, par-three golf course that’s open to the public, and the Citizens Club, a private club that offers residents and members access to the resort’s facilities. Throw in the fact it’s a popular venue for wedding and corporate events, and you’ll find a true mix of guests any given day. You might see couples and young families around the resort’s two connected pools, a bachelorette group toasting in one of the cabanas, and locals coming through to play a round or for lunch on the poolside patio of main restaurant Hearth ’51." - Lizbeth Scordo