Named for the towering palm trees lining its entrance drive, Royal Palms Resort and Spa is located at the base of Camelback Mountain in the Phoenix/Scottsdale area. Restored from a Spanish Colonial-styled private mansion into an estate hotel, this AAA Four-Diamond Award-winning hotel comprises a collection of 117 villas, casitas, and guest rooms. Phoenix International Airport is only 7 miles away. br brHotel amenities include a swimming pool surrounding by cabanas at the foot of Camelback Mountain, a fitness center, and the new Alvadora Spa which is one of the only four-star spas in Arizona. Golfers enjoy preferred tee times at world-famous desert courses nearby. Mountain biking, hiking, shopping, and renowned art galleries are all within a three-mile radius of Royal Palms. Regarded by critics as one of Phoenixs best restaurants, T. Cooks presents outstanding Mediterranean cuisine with stunning views of the mountain. br brGuest rooms maintain the feeling of the original Mediterranean-style mansion with furnishings and antiques imported from Spain, Italy, Peru, France, Mexico, and England. The casitas feature French doors opening onto outdoor gardens. Rich with tapestry fabrics, jewel colors, and handcrafted artifacts, Royal Palms features spacious accommodations and amenities, including private patios, fireplaces, balconies, wall safes, 27-inch remote control stereo/televisions, multi-line and cordless phones, in-room coffee, a bowl of fruit, daily newspaper, and nightly turndown service. Personal amenities include robes, makeup mirrors, hairdryers, and the finest linens and toiletries.