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the rooms are beautiful and have superplush beds. T. Cook's restaurant is one of the city's
most romantic restaurants (see “Where to Dine,” later in this chapter).
5200 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85018. & 800/672-6011 or 602/840-3610. Fax [phone]. www.
royalpalmsresortandspa.com. 119 units. Jan-May $439-$579 double, $459-$2,599 suite; June to mid-
Sept $169-$299 double, $189-$1,599 suite; mid-Sept to Dec $369-$509 double, $389-$2,599 suite.
Rates do not include daily service fee of $22. Children 17 and under stay free in parent's room. AE, DC,
DISC, MC, V. Pets accepted ($300 deposit, $100 nonrefundable). Amenities: Restaurant; poolside grill;
lounge; babysitting; bikes; concierge; exercise room; Jacuzzi; outdoor pool w/cabanas; room service;
full-service spa. In room: A/C, TV, CD player, hair dryer, minibar, Wi-Fi.

Expensive
Embassy Suites Biltmore Located across the parking lot from the Biltmore
Fashion Park shopping center, this hotel makes a great base if you want to be within
walking distance of half a dozen good restaurants. The atrium is filled with interesting
tile work, tropical greenery, waterfalls, and ponds filled with koi (colorful Japanese carp).
In the atrium, you'll also find a romantic lounge with huge banquettes shaded by palm
trees. All in all, this hotel is a good value, especially when you consider that rates include
both breakfast and afternoon drinks.
2630 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85016. & 800/EMBASSY [362-2779] or 602/955-3992. Fax 602/955-
6479. www.phoenixbiltmore.embassysuites.com. 232 units. Jan to late May $239-$409 double; late May
to early Sept $119-$219 double; early Sept to Dec $239-$329 double. Rates include full breakfast and
afternoon drinks. Children 17 and under stay free in parent's room. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V. Parking $6. Pets
accepted ($40). Amenities: Restaurant; lounge; concierge; exercise room & access to nearby health club;
Jacuzzi; outdoor pool; room service. In room: A/C, TV, fridge, hair dryer, Wi-Fi.
Moderate
Maricopa Manor Centrally located between downtown Phoenix and Scottsdale,
Maricopa Manor is just a block off busy Camelback Road and has long been Phoenix's
best B&B. The inn's main building, designed to resemble a Spanish manor house, was
built in 1928, and the orange trees, palms, and large yard all lend an Old Phoenix atmo-
sphere. All guest rooms are large, comfortable suites, many with Arts and Crafts touches.
One suite has a sunroom and another has an eat-in kitchen, while two others have two
separate sleeping areas. Breakfast is delivered to your door, and you can eat in your room
or at tables in the garden.
15 W. Pasadena Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85013. & 800/292-6403 or 602/274-6302. Fax [phone]. www.
maricopamanor.com. 7 units. Late Dec to Apr $189-$239 double; May-June and Nov to late Dec $149-
$179 double; mid-Sept to Oct $139-$169 double; July to mid-Sept $129 double. Rates include extended
continental breakfast. Children 17 and under stay free in parent's room. AE, DISC, MC, V. Amenities:
Access to nearby health club; Jacuzzi; seasonal outdoor pool. In room: A/C, TV/DVD/VCR, CD player,
fridge, hair dryer, Wi-Fi.
Inexpensive
Extended Stay Deluxe Phoenix-Biltmore Billing itself as a temporary residence
and located just north of Camelback Road not far from Biltmore Fashion Park, this hotel
consists of studio-style apartments and offers discounts for stays of 7 days or more.
Although designed primarily for corporate business travelers on temporary assignment in
the area, this lodging makes a good choice for families as well. All units have full kitchens,
big bathrooms, and separate sitting areas. Keep in mind that you only get maid service if
you pay $5 to $10 extra per day or stay for a week or more.
5235 N. 16th St., Phoenix, AZ 85016. & 800/398-7829 or 602/265-6800. Fax [phone]. www.
extendedstaydeluxe.com. 112 units. $70-$115 double. Children 16 and under stay free in parent's room.

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