TORONTO — Scottsdale has long been a favourite destination for Canadian travellers heading to the Grand Canyon State.

There’s no shortage of accommodation options here. And for the traveller who wants to experience Scottsdale’s renowned high-end glam, along with a taste of vintage Scottsdale with a fun 1950s vibe, two distinctive accommodation options are guaranteed to please.

Hotel Valley Ho (photo credit Hotel Valley Ho)

Here’s a look at Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, and Hotel Valley Ho …

FAIRMONT SCOTTSDALE PRINCESS

Guests can indulge in lavishness and convenience at this haven of on-site activities. Geared for all ages, Fairmont Scottsdale Princess is a AAA Five Diamond luxury resort designed to reflect the beauty, warmth and charm of the Southwest.

Think sophisticated Southwestern style in a unique desert environment. The property is located on 65 acres in the heart of the Sonoran Desert.

The final phase of a US$60 million renovation wrapped up a few years ago, adding 102 guest rooms to raise the resort’s total to 750. With the addition of the 53,000-square-foot Palomino Ballroom and Conference Center, the resort has more than 316,000 square feet of meeting space, making it the largest Fairmont meetings hotel in the world.

Fairmont Scottsdale Princess is home to five restaurants and lounges, a brand new pickleball court, a spa and six heated outdoor swimming pools, including Sonoran Splash with two waterslides.

Fairmont Scottsdale Princess (photo credit Fairmont Hotels & Resorts)

Golfers, take note: Fairmont Scottsdale Princess is located next to the renowned TPC Scottsdale. The club has two courses that are part of the Tournament Players Club network of golf courses operated by the PGA Tour. The Phoenix Open has been played on the Stadium Course since 1987.

The Clubhouse of TPC Scottsdale includes The Toro Restaurant & Rum Bar, which has a spacious patio with views of the McDowell Mountain range, overlooking the 18th hole of the TPC Scottsdale Stadium course.

Visit ScottsdalePrincess.com for more details.

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HOTEL VALLEY HO

For a laidback, throwback vibe, a true icon in downtown Scottsdale, there’s Hotel Valley Ho.

The property opened in 1956 and now represents one of the best-preserved examples of mid-century modern architecture in the U.S.

Independently operated and locally owned, the hotel became a hideaway for Hollywood celebrities like Bing Crosby, Tony Curtis, Janet Leigh and Zsa Zsa Gabor in the 1950s and 60s.

Hotel Valley Ho has 241 rooms, including luxurious suites in The Tower. There’s a VH Spa for Vitality + Health, meeting and event space, the serene OHasis Pool, and seasonal American cuisine at ZuZu and the ZuZu Lounge. The OH Pool, with its cabanas, bar, kitchen and upbeat entertainment in the summer, rounds out this mod hotel.

Pool View guest room accommodation at Hotel Valley Ho (photo credit Hotel Valley Ho)

The property can best be described as hip and stylish with a good vibe for relaxing and socializing around the pool. It’s modern, yet with a retro feel. To relax, try strolling the property taking in the tranquil water features.

This four-star hotel offers an architectural walking tour of the buildings and grounds. Led by experts from Scottsdale’s Ultimate Art & Cultural Tours, the walk gives a historical perspective of the mid-century modern design of the hotel.

Visit HotelValleyHo.com for more information.

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