I stayed in 2 of Arizona's top hotels, and they couldn't have been more different. Take a look.
The Phoenician (L) and the Hermosa Inn (R) are two of Arizona's top hotels. Joey Hadden/Business Insider, Hermosa Inn Scottsdale, Arizona, has become a popular destination for luxury travelers. The Phoenician and Hermosa Inn are among Arizona's top luxury hotel offerings. I stayed in both and had two completely different experiences. Arizona is a hot spot for luxury travelers . The state is known for its award-winning travel offerings, from high-end resorts and spas to pristine golf courses and awe-inspiring desert landscapes. This is especially true in Scottsdale . In 2023, the city outside Phoenix hosted roughly 11.2 million tourists, from day-trippers to overnight visitors, who spent a total of $3.5 billion, according to a 2024 business report by the Government of Scottsdale . I visited the Southwest desert town in April and stayed at two of Arizona's four-star hotels — The Phoenician in Scottsdale and the Hermosa Inn in Paradise Valley , a nearby town kno...