John C.
Yelp
3.5 stars.
The Scott Resort & Spa is a vibrant, Mission-inspired boutique hotel in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale. Bringing together the colors and comforts of old Havana, the edge and flair of New Orleans, and the elegant geometry of Bauhaus, the resort offers a lush retreat in the middle of the desert with 204 guest rooms and suites and two pools - a sand-bottom swimming pool perfect for families and the main lagoon pool with private cabanas and a pool bar. Featuring the iconic lobby lounge bar and signature restaurant, The Canal Club, specializing in traditional American cuisine with a Caribbean twist. The full-service spa, La Vidorra, features six treatment rooms and a range of massages, body treatments, and facials.
Our experience here was okay/good but could have been better. The check-in process was easy, thanks to Sam and Carolann. They were incredibly kind, helpful, and accommodating. I couldn't have had a more straightforward check-in process.
The rooms are decent. The ambiance matches the lobby well, and the old Havana aesthetic shows. However, it could have been more impressive for the price per night (up to $700/night). First and foremost, you would expect more amenities and complimentary snacks for a room that costs a minimum of $400. Let alone water. Everything in the room, including the usage of the robes and drinking water, was an additional cost. There was no room in the refrigerator to store any of our drinks because it was filled with add-on drinks. I don't mind spending money on snacks and drinks, but it made the room feel "low-grade" and not the opulence you should expect from a room with a price tag like The Scott.
Going back to the amenities, there were hardly any. The pool? The "Lagoon?" Mediocre at best. Nothing special about it. Visualize a Holiday Inn. Motel 6.
That being said, the housekeepers were fantastic. They were very accommodating and quick with any requests (I asked for a shower cap, which was delivered within minutes). The room service was quick as well. We ordered breakfast from The Canal Club (highly recommended), which was at our front door within 30 minutes.
The view outside of our room was lacking. It was supposed to come with a private terrace, but the bushes barricading our terrace from the outside pathways were in poor condition and very see-through. There was no privacy whatsoever.
Overall, I do not recommend you pay upwards of $700 a night to stay at a hotel that looks like a luxury Holiday Inn. Their restaurant/bar, The Canal Club, is fantastic (highly recommend!), but their hotel, The Scott, is questionable. The entire hotel would be amazing if they put in the same amount of effort and capital as they did for their lobby. Unfortunately, their lobby is all that it goes, and the rest is a bit more scruffy. Do not get deceived!