Central Scottsdale LodgingFind the Best Scottsdale AZ Hotels near Scottsdale Spring Training and Scottsdale Attractions.Scottsdale lodging is famous for high-priced, big name resorts. You can, however, find Scottsdale AZ hotels that offer less expensive rooms with nice amenities. Even some of the smaller resorts in Scottsdale offer good values. Most of the central Scottsdale AZ hotels that we’ve listed below are fairly close to Salt River Fields at Talking Stick. This Cactus League ballpark opens this year as the new Scottsdale spring training home to both the Major League Baseball Arizona Diamondbacks and the Colorado Rockies. All of these Scottsdale lodgings are conveniently located and easy to reach from the freeway, as they are either on Scottsdale Road – the major north-south route through town – or just off of it. There is plenty of shopping and restaurants nearby too, and they’re also within a quick drive to Old Town Scottsdale, Scottsdale Fashion Square Mall and the Scottsdale Waterfront, making them a good option for most Arizona vacationers.
If you’re looking to stay close to Salt River Fields, this is a close Scottsdale lodging choice. The resort is on the Salt River Pima - Maricopa Indian Community at the edge of Scottsdale, and is just a short drive from the ballpark. Owned and managed by the Community, the 15-floor, $440 million Talking Stick Resort Scottsdale lodging includes a hotel, casino, golf, pools, spa, and several restaurants.
Located about 2.3 miles from Salt River Fields, Gainey Suites is a popular central Scottsdale lodging that is hidden behind the Shops at Gainey Village. Its convenient location offers many shopping and dining opportunities within easy walking distance. You can’t really see the hotel from busy Scottsdale Road; it’s behind the shops, so it’s easy to miss. The Gainey Suites Hotel was renovated in 2008 at a cost of $3.7 million. There are a total of 162 suites on three floors and all are non-smoking. Each studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom, two-bath suite features LCD flat screen TVs in the living room and bedrooms, lap-top sized safes, a work desk with an ergonomic chair, marble baths and vanities, and an adjustable showerhead. All units have a full kitchen with granite counter tops and hardwood floors, and include a refrigerator, microwave, stove top, dishwasher, coffee maker, toaster, and sink. Some suites have a balcony or patio overlooking the center pool and courtyard. Each room includes two free Gainey Teddy Bears that you can take home with you, a unique treat among Scottsdale AZ hotels. Amenities: free wireless internet access throughout hotel, free breakfast buffet, evening reception with beer, wine and snacks, outdoor heated pool and whirlpool, fitness center, business center, on-site guest self-laundry, gift shop, free weekday newspaper.
Homewood Suites by Hilton Phoenix/Scottsdale This Scottsdale lodging has 114 smoking and non-smoking suites on 3 floors. Both one bedroom suites and two bedroom, two bath suites are available. For those who want to save money at Scottsdale AZ hotels by preparing your own meals, every suite here has a fully equipped kitchen with a full-size refrigerator, microwave oven, stove top, dishwasher, dishes and coffee-maker. Suites also have a dining room table and chairs, desk with ergonomic chair and a sofabed. The manager's reception includes free light meals and beverages Monday through Thursday evenings. If you like to shop, the giant Scottsdale Fashion Square Mall is just 5 miles south of this Scottsdale accommodation. Amenities: Free hot breakfast, outdoor heated pool, fitness room, outdoor basketball sport court, on-site convenience store, on-site guest self-laundry, business center, meeting rooms.
Chaparral Suites Resort Scottsdale This older, independently-owned Scottsdale lodging has 311 suites on 4 floors. Accommodations include: standard suites, executive suites, VIP one bedroom suites and VIP two bedroom suites. All suites at the Chaparral Suites Resort Scottsdale have a separate bedroom and living area, a sleeper sofa, in-room safe and a kitchenette with refrigerator, microwave and coffee maker. Chaparral Suites Resort Scottsdale has very nice grounds with two large, separate landscaped courtyards with swimming pools. The large conference center is in the rear of the complex. The 4th Floor Grille serves lunch and dinner and there is a sports bar next to the restaurant too. Amenities: free internet access, free cooked-to-order breakfast daily, two outdoor pools and whirlpools, tennis court, fitness center, gift shop, on-site car rental, business center, large conference center, two hour evening reception.
Doubletree Paradise Valley Resort Scottsdale The fountains, grounds and architecture of the Doubletree resemble Phoenix's famous Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Biltmore Resort. However, the rates at this Scottsdale accommodation are considerably less. Although the Doubletree Paradise Valley Resort Scottsdale refers to itself as a resort, there is no full service spa or golf course on the premises. The Doubletree Paradise Valley Resort Scottsdale has 378 guest rooms on two floors including 12 suites spread out over 22 acres. Palm trees, swimming pools and green lawns fill the large courtyards. All rooms feature a private balcony or patio, a desk and coffee maker. Both smoking and non-smoking rooms are available. The Doubletree has several dining options including southwestern cuisine all day at Un Fuego Restaurant and breakfast snacks and Starbucks® coffee at the Palm Café. Loggia Lounge serves drinks, lunch and dinner. There’s also two full service pool bars. Both valet and self-parking are available. All public areas at Doubletree Paradise Valley Resort Scottsdale have wireless internet access. Amenities: fee for wired internet access in rooms, 2 outdoor heated pools with whirlpools, fitness room, 2 outdoor tennis courts, indoor racquetball courts, 9-hole putting green, gift shop, 24-hour room service, business center, large meeting rooms, free weekday newspaper.
The stylish FireSky Scottsdale lodging has the feel of a Mediterranean oasis with a contemporary yet vaguely tropical look. Although it is a resort with a spa, it is smaller than many of the big name resorts in Scottsdale. It’s a great Scottsdale AZ hotels choice for pet lovers as it welcomes a wide variety of pets as well as those looking for a “green” hotel as FireSky has earned the Green Seal.org's silver certification. This boutique Scottsdale accommodation is part of the Kimpton hotel chain and has 198 rooms and 6 suites on two floors. All guest rooms include a flat screen TV, in-room safe, and French doors that open to balconies or patios. Internet access is free only to Kimpton loyalty members. FireSky has a nice, landscaped courtyard area that includes sitting areas, fire pits, a hot tub, the torch-lit pool and the sandy beach pool. The Aqua Bar and Grill serves drinks poolside. The resort's Taggia restaurant is acclaimed for its coastal Italian cuisine and offers patio dining. FireSky Resort Scottsdale’s Jurlique Spa offers full spa services using certified organic and biodynamic herbs from their own herb farms. Along with six private treatment rooms, the spa has a Vichy shower, deep copper soaking tubs, a couples massage room and a relaxation lounge. Amenities: 2 pools; 24-hour fitness center, gift shop, hosted evening wine hour reception, 13 meeting rooms, business center, free newspaper, fee for internet service, valet parking and self-parking.
If you are looking for a little something different from the typical Scottsdale accommodation, then the SmokeTree may be for you. It's easy to miss this old-fashioned Scottsdale lodging, which is a little different from all the rest. Traveling east on Lincoln Drive, you might notice a closed restaurant, but not the modest Scottsdale accommodation hidden away behind it. The SmokeTree was once a 26-unit, single story apartment complex and is set on five lushly landscaped acres filled with lawns, palm trees, cacti and colorful flowers. Owned by the Williams family since 1966, the SmokeTree Resort has an authentic retro look and a very relaxed atmosphere that evokes a 1960s nostalgia. Some of the buildings are triplexes and fourplexes. There are also studio style and one bedroom bungalows. The king suite by the pool has large living and dining areas and a full kitchen while the Bentley Suite has two bedrooms and a pool table. Rooms are non-smoking with French doors, flat screen TVs, refrigerator, microwave, sink, coffee maker and shower tubs in some bathrooms. All rooms have a sofabed and patio except for the studio style rooms. We stayed in a building with just three units. Cool mornings invited desert cottontail rabbits onto the lawns just beyond our patio. Our one bedroom king bungalow had plenty of room with a separate living area and kitchenette. The spacious bedroom included a walk-in closet. Except for a few children in the pool, it was very quiet during our stay. An AJ's grocery store and restaurants on Scottsdale Road are within walking distance. The SmokeTree is a good option for those looking for a spacious room, convenient location and an atmosphere completely without pretension. Amenities: all rooms non-smoking, free wireless internet access (although some rooms have better reception than others), small outdoor pool, fitness room, meeting room, free bicycle rentals, concierge service, in-room massage available. For more Scottsdale AZ Hotels, see this page for North Scottsdale Lodging Note: This information was accurate at the time of publication. All contact information, availability, access, directions and prices should be confirmed directly with the Scottsdale lodging before making reservations and/or travel plans. Return to Arizona Hotel Guide from Scottsdale Lodging
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