A Review of The Scott, Arizona

"Set in Old Town Scottsdale, this chic Sonoran Desert–style boutique hotel blends midcentury glamour with Cuban-infused design. Guests arrive to a teal 1965 Chevrolet Bel Air and enter an open-air lobby with soaring ceilings, lush foliage, warm wood furnishings, and chess and backgammon sets on cocktail tables — the lobby is a standout feature. The property features two glittering pools with private cabanas, outdoor fire pits and classic black-and-white film screenings, plus 204 Sonoran-styled rooms and suites with woven light fixtures, brushed-brass accents, desert-themed artwork, private balconies, and indulgent robes. Dining and drinking center on the Canal Club Bar (try the herbaceous Sin & Santeria or the rum-forward Cubano Viejo) and the Caribbean Redux restaurant, which channels an Old Havana vibe and serves standout dishes like the Gaucho Steak (spiced skirt steak, poblano chimichurri, masa potato cakes), an Oaxacan-style green chile chicken pizza with a crispy-edged flour tortilla and Oaxaca cheese, and an authentic Cubano with braised pork, ham, baby Swiss and red onions. Amenities include an outdoor pool, fitness center, room service, bike rentals, free Wi‑Fi and meeting rooms; the four-star property sits near Fashion Square, the Desert Botanical Garden and Camelback Mountain, with rates starting around $179 per night."