Hermosa Inn

In the suburbs of Paradise Valley, minutes from Biltmore Fashion Park and Camelback Mountain. This 4-star Art Deco spa hotel sits close to Arizona Biltmore Country Club and Wrigley Mansion, with Phoenix Sky Harbor roughly 8 miles away. Pet-friendly and perfectly placed for hotel-and-mountain escape.

Individually decorated guestrooms mix desert-chic with classic touches — think fireplaces, flat-screen TVs, pillowtop beds with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets, private patios and designer toiletries. Rooms may include refrigerators and iPod docking; expect intimate, artful spaces and easy patio sunrises toward the mountains.

Pamper at the on-site spa with massages, unwind in spa tubs or the outdoor pool, rent bicycles for local rides, and hit the fitness center or library. Concierge, gift shop/newsstand, complimentary wireless internet and free valet parking keep things smooth. Wake up to bright desert light on your patio.

24-hour business center and a computer station plus conference and meeting rooms offering about 2,300 sq ft (214 sqm) of event space. Dry cleaning, laundry services and complimentary newspapers available for on-the-go professionals.

LONs restaurant serves American cuisine for brunch, lunch and dinner; full breakfasts are offered daily (fee) from 7:00–9:00 AM. There’s a bar/lounge for evening drinks and limited room service when you prefer to dine in.