"Sitting at the foot of Camelback Mountain, with an entrance edged by rows of soaring palm trees, the Royal Palms Resort and Spa creates a striking impression from the moment of arrival. The Spanish colonial mansion, built in 1929 by a nephew of J.P. Morgan, stands in sharp contrast to the bland, corporate architecture that dominates the Phoenix area’s plentiful chain hotels. Here, idiosyncratic touches like Oriental rugs and deep, vibrant colors defy the usual pastel Southwesternisms, making Royal Palms feel as much like a private residence as a resort." - Tablet Hotels
