What it is

A 1956 icon of Midcentury Style, reborn for today’s glitterati with colorful guest rooms, two cabana-lined pools, a globally inspired spa and Zuzu, a locavore restaurant.

What it isn't

Boring. The hotel staffers keep the activities flowing, whether you want to hit happy hour, try a private yoga session on the roof, or fire up some s’mores at the outdoor fire pit.

What we think

If Frank Sinatra were reincarnated, he’d sing any number of ballads to Hotel Valley Ho: it would capture his heart, as it does all its guests. Every guest room is a nod to the 1950s and 60s, a pinnacle of design that inspired streamlined yet sculptural furniture and candy colored finishes. Every single option is ginormous, starting with a 420 square foot Signature Guest Room—also equipped with a 120 square foot patio. But what really wows are the included amenities, including a glass wall that opens fully onto your private lanai, terrazzo tiled bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and separate showers, curated mini bars, and so much more. To live really large, book a room in the tower; the Presidential Loft Suite has an ultra luxe kitchen and Jetsons-worthy living room within its 1,500 square foot floor plan.

You're here because

There is no resort fee, and yet you’ll be treated like a VIP at every turn, with gratis bottled water, spa facility access, gym workouts, and pool plunges included in your rate.

The Moment

From your perch on a channel tufted banquette at ZuZu, you can tell its a place to see and be seen. But all you care about right now is flourless Schnickers Bar you ordered for dessert: arguably the best thing you’ve ever tasted.

Restaurants & Bars

ZuZu - inventive eats and craft cocktails

OH Pool Bar - pool bar offering light fare and refreshing cocktails

Location

Edging Old Town Scottsdale, a few blocks from the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (be sure to stop by their sculpture garden).