The 11 Best Hotels in Phoenix and Scottsdale

"With its midcentury design, groovy rooftop cocktail lounge, and cute perks (popsicles upon check-in, record players in every room, and weekend DJs at the pool), the Rise Uptown is a nice—and affordable—option for those who want to stay near the heart Phoenix but skip the corporate chain high rises. It’s clearly a location for cool kids, within walking distance of quirky retailers including vinyl stores, antique shops independent bookstores, and handmade home décor boutiques plus the heavy mix of restaurants, bars, breweries, and live music venues of Uptown Phoenix and 7th Avenue’s Melrose District." - Lizbeth Scordo