PRICE:
Frommer's Very Highly Recommended

In the Scottsdale area, you just can't stay any closer to the desert than at this beautiful resort northeast of Fountain Hills. Although the Radisson is a 30-minute drive from downtown Scottsdale, the location is hard to beat if you've come to the area to experience the desert. The resort is on the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation and, consequently, the tribe's Fort McDowell Casino is a big draw for many guests. However, the two 18-hole courses at the adjacent We-Ko-Pa Golf Club are also a major draw here. Personally, I like the resort best for its creative Native American styling and its great desert and mountain views. For families, there's a children's water-play area and, in summer, float trips down the nearby Verde River. For a good night's sleep, there are Sleep Number beds. Facilities: Restaurants (Southwestern); lounge; snack bar; outdoor pool; 2 18-hole golf courses; exercise room; full-service spa; 2 Jacuzzis; concierge; car-rental desk; courtesy shopping shuttle; business center; room service; massage; babysitting; dry cleaning; casino; horseback riding.

Copyright: Excerpted from Frommer's Arizona 2009, (c) 2008, Wiley Publishing, Inc.

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