Location Nestled at the base of the Camelback Mountain in the posh Arcadia district, between Old Town Scottsdale and the Biltmore corridor, this hotel provides a convenient location to enjoy world-class shopping, galleries, golf and many special attractions nearby. Old Town Scottsdale is around 5 minutes’ drive away, where guests will find bars and restaurants. The shopping facilities at Scottsdale Fashion Square are around 4 minutes’ drive away. Sky Harbor International Airport is only 11 km a Facilities With 119 luxurious guest rooms, suites, casitas and villas, this charming hotel is a romantic hideaway with the rustic splendour of a Mediterranean estate. Built in 1929, the hotel was originally the private mansion of Delos Willard Cooke, a New York financier. In 1997, the resort reopened after a dramatic restoration to its original grandeur. A major addition to the estate in 2008 resulted in the Montavista Enclave, a collection of rooms and suites with breathtaking views of Camelback Mountain. The hotel is the only Arizona hotel ranked in Travel & Leisure's Top 100 Hotels in the World. Guests are welcomed in a lobby with 24-hour reception and check-out service. Additional facilities at this air-conditioned historical hotel include a hotel safe, cloakroom, lift access, hairdressing salon, bicycle hire (fees apply), café, bar and restaurant. Conference facilities, wireless Internet access, room service and a laundry service are also available. Those arriving by car may leave their vehicle in the hotel car park. Rooms Estate rooms offer 490 square feet of warm Mediterranean décor with either a king-size bed or two double beds. Each room is en suite with a separate tub and shower lined in soft cream marble tiles, as well as a rustic wood vanity with granite countertops. Juliet balconies, leather chair, ottoman, full sized desk, and a 36-inch flat-screen television with cable/satellite channels compliment the room. Further amenities include a direct dial telephone, radio, hi-fi, Internet access, safe, ironing set, minibar, fridge, and tea and coffee making facilities. Individually regulated heating/air conditioning and a balcony or terrace features as standard. Sports/Entertainment The on-site Alvadora Spa provides an array of massage and spa services that indulge the senses. Unique signature treatments include Royal Body Polish, Orange Blossom Body Buff, Citrus Grove Facial and more. Acqua Dolce, the hotel’s signature Villa for two, provides several water therapies, including a Watsu pool for special in-water messages. The hotel has a heated outdoor swimming pool with a poolside snack bar, and a sun terrace with sun loungers and parasols. Guests can enjoy a workout in the gym or relax in the hot tub, sauna or steam room. The nearest golf course is around 3 minutes’ drive away. Payment Most major credit cards are accepted. Misc. The hotel has an award-winning restaurant and lounge. How to get there Take 44th Street Exit North, then turn right onto Camelback Road. The hotel will be on the north (left side) about 3 km.