Royal Palms Resort in Phoenix (Unbound) REVIEW - MASTER THREAD
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Royal Palms Resort in Phoenix (Unbound) REVIEW - MASTER THREAD
The beautiful Royal Palms Resort in Phoenix to join Hyatt's Unbound Collection.
http://newsroom.hyatt.com/062016-Roy...ction-by-Hyatt
http://newsroom.hyatt.com/062016-Roy...ction-by-Hyatt
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Interesting.
I found this place seriously overrated. Many of the rooms front directly on Camelback, one of the busiest thoroughfares in the entire valley.
Not in the same league as Sanctuary IMO.
(and btw, this property is definitely not in Scottsdale. It's a very nice part of Phoenix.)
I found this place seriously overrated. Many of the rooms front directly on Camelback, one of the busiest thoroughfares in the entire valley.
Not in the same league as Sanctuary IMO.
(and btw, this property is definitely not in Scottsdale. It's a very nice part of Phoenix.)
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Interesting.
I found this place seriously overrated. Many of the rooms front directly on Camelback, one of the busiest thoroughfares in the entire valley.
Not in the same league as Sanctuary IMO.
(and btw, this property is definitely not in Scottsdale. It's a very nice part of Phoenix.)
I found this place seriously overrated. Many of the rooms front directly on Camelback, one of the busiest thoroughfares in the entire valley.
Not in the same league as Sanctuary IMO.
(and btw, this property is definitely not in Scottsdale. It's a very nice part of Phoenix.)
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Very interesting indeed. I think this is a really underrated part of the Valley. You're close to the airport which is nice, and also an easy drive to Tempe and Scottsdale but also to the nicer, more hidden parts of Phoenix. The Arcadia area is really underrated and you're away from the parts of Scottsdale infested by "douchey" types.
Be a nice place to stay for those visiting.
Be a nice place to stay for those visiting.
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Interesting. I really like Royal Palms and do not care for Sanctuary at all. I've also been very tucked back at RP. Sanctuary I've found to be no sanctuary given the tremendous amount of off-property guests/groups who overtake the restaurants and pool. The spa seems mostly for the use of locals as well.
They did tell me at Royal Palms they were redoing some of their casitas, including the awful one they stuck me in.
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I stayed here this past week. For Diamond recognition, there is free breakfast ($29 per person at the restaurant). There's no club. They have free iced tea and water in the lobby, if they hadn't had that I probably would have requested free waters sent to my room. It seemed like there was a bit of an upgrade but it wasn't extravagant-- just a couple levels up to a nicer room with a patio (not a suite).
The hotel is very beautiful and peaceful, with lots of lush foliage, pretty fountains, and gorgeous 1920s architecture. People who prefer brand-new places probably wouldn't like it, but if you enjoy history and vintage style this is a fantastic hotel.
The hotel is very beautiful and peaceful, with lots of lush foliage, pretty fountains, and gorgeous 1920s architecture. People who prefer brand-new places probably wouldn't like it, but if you enjoy history and vintage style this is a fantastic hotel.
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I stayed here this past week. For Diamond recognition, there is free breakfast ($29 per person at the restaurant). There's no club. They have free iced tea and water in the lobby, if they hadn't had that I probably would have requested free waters sent to my room. It seemed like there was a bit of an upgrade but it wasn't extravagant-- just a couple levels up to a nicer room with a patio (not a suite).
The hotel is very beautiful and peaceful, with lots of lush foliage, pretty fountains, and gorgeous 1920s architecture. People who prefer brand-new places probably wouldn't like it, but if you enjoy history and vintage style this is a fantastic hotel.
The hotel is very beautiful and peaceful, with lots of lush foliage, pretty fountains, and gorgeous 1920s architecture. People who prefer brand-new places probably wouldn't like it, but if you enjoy history and vintage style this is a fantastic hotel.
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This had been on my radar for years, but moved up a notch or two when it became a Hyatt, so I gave it a try on a recent trip to Phoenix.
I like old and historic, but the casita I was given as an upgrade felt frumpy to me, and there seemed to be a problem getting hot water. As it was a hike from my room to reception, I was surprised not find a bottle or two of water in the room (it IS the desert, guys). I was even more surprised not to receive turndown service. Housekeeping was generally bad--the maid knocked on my door at an unacceptable hour on the day I was checking out to see if she could clean the room, and when I said no, demanded to know when I was leaving.
I'd heard very good things about the restaurant, T Cook's, and had a good, but not great, dinner there.
Over the years, I've probably stayed at 6 or 7 resorts in Scottsdale/edges of Phoenix. I'd rate this one on the low end of that scale.
I like old and historic, but the casita I was given as an upgrade felt frumpy to me, and there seemed to be a problem getting hot water. As it was a hike from my room to reception, I was surprised not find a bottle or two of water in the room (it IS the desert, guys). I was even more surprised not to receive turndown service. Housekeeping was generally bad--the maid knocked on my door at an unacceptable hour on the day I was checking out to see if she could clean the room, and when I said no, demanded to know when I was leaving.
I'd heard very good things about the restaurant, T Cook's, and had a good, but not great, dinner there.
Over the years, I've probably stayed at 6 or 7 resorts in Scottsdale/edges of Phoenix. I'd rate this one on the low end of that scale.
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Warning-- I stayed last week as a Globalist and they insisted on charging the resort fee even though resort fees are supposed to be waived. Eventually I got them to remove it but it was unpleasant. Not sure if the clerk was misinformed (many World of Hyatt front desk clerks I've dealt with since the change seem to have incorrect information about the program) or if the hotel is trying to claim a special status where Globalist terms don't apply.
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Warning-- I stayed last week as a Globalist and they insisted on charging the resort fee even though resort fees are supposed to be waived. Eventually I got them to remove it but it was unpleasant. Not sure if the clerk was misinformed (many World of Hyatt front desk clerks I've dealt with since the change seem to have incorrect information about the program) or if the hotel is trying to claim a special status where Globalist terms don't apply.
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But it really shouldn't be this hard.
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Upgrade?
Anyone know the levels of the rooms? We booked a designer casita through Amex Fine Hotels and Resorts, and we were "upgraded" to the Valencia Casita. The website makes it seem like these are the same tier. We know they have a suite because we asked about it, but they wanted to charge us an additional $150 for it. Thanks!
So far other than that the resort seems nice though if we eat at the fancy restaurant dinner we will blow through the $100 credit in no time.
So far other than that the resort seems nice though if we eat at the fancy restaurant dinner we will blow through the $100 credit in no time.