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Frequently Asked Questions. What are your core selling elements that set you apart from other competitive resorts? Royal Palms is nestled at the base of Camelback Mountain, between downtown Scottsdale, and the Biltmore corridor and is only 7 miles from Phoenix International
airport. Regal boardrooms, intimate salons, a stately library and lushly landscaped outdoor function areas are each distinctly decorated to provide a comfortable, estate-like ambiance. The resort provides three employees for every guest and a
Conference Services Manager for each group. The staff is highly trained in gracious service, attention to detail and flexibility. food service for all
meeting events is provided by Executive Chef, Lee Hillson. Private dining menus are designed from T. Cooks, the hotels signature
restaurant which has been acclaimed locally and nationally. Every dish served at
conference events is delivered directly from the chefs
kitchen with no standard detours to warmers. The result is a highly unique
restaurant-style table service. What is your ideal group size? Royal Palms ideal group size is 70 attendees. What is your proximity to the
airport and what is the average cost for transportation? The resort is located 7 miles from Phoenix Sky Harbor International
Airport. One way
taxi fare is approximately $20. What is your occupancy and sales tax? Occupancy tax is 12.27% and sales tax is 8.30%. Do you offer an on-site Destination Services department? Yes, Royal Destinations is conveniently located within the resort and may assist with the planning and execution of all off-site activities. What are the resorts amenities? Enjoy special amenities including Alvadora
Spa, a full-service salon,
fitness center,
whirlpool spa and
swimming pool with private cabana services,
wireless internet access, and evening
turndown. What are your average temperatures? The Valley of the Sun celebrates bright and sunny days year round, with an average annual rainfall of less than 7 inches (18 centimetres). What is your peak season? Do you have a resort fee and what does it encompass? Yes, the resort fee is $22 per day and has been implemented to encompass the many convenient amenities made available to guests including: Daily use of
fitness centre and
spa facilities.
Wireless internet access. Local
telephone calls. Daily in-
room newspaper delivery. Twice daily housekeeping service. Use of
business center. Up to four incoming
faxes. Complimentary activities. Additionally, in-keeping with our residential ambience, the resort fee has enabled us to create a non-tipping environment. The $22.00 per night also includes all non-food and beverage gratuity such as valet, bellmen, and housekeeping.
July For Sale! Purchase 2 Nights and Receive the 3rd Complimentary! Reserve any 3 night stay in the month of July by June 30, and recieve the 3rd night complimentary. Rates are based on Montavista
Terraces and higher
room categories. Restrictions and black out dates may apply. Splash into the Royal Palms this Summer with $100 Resort Credit. Enjoy one night of luxury accomodations a $100 resort credit. You can enjoy a romantic
dinner in T. Cooks, relax with a treatment in the Alvadora
Spa, or just lie by the
pool and enjoy the Cabana
Grill! Experience the Summer Side of Life at the Royal Palms Resort
Spa! Experience the Summer Side of Life with Two Nights of Luxury Accommodations, Romantic
Dinner for Two in T.Cook's, and Rose Petals at
Turndown. Reserve Your Summer Holiday Getaway and Receive One Night Complimentary! Stay 3 nights over Memorial Day, July 4th, or Labor Day Weekends and Receive the 4th Night Complimentary! 2008 Summer Holidays: Memorial Day Weekend - Rates Available May 20-28 from $229. 4th of July Weekend - Rates Available July 2-8 from $149. Labor Day Weekend - Rates Available August 29 - Sept 2 from $169. Sweep Your Significant Other Off Their Feet For a Night of Summer Lovin'. Sweep Your Significant Other Off Their Feet to the Royal Palms Resort and
Spa for a Night of Summer Lovin'. Enjoy One Night of Luxury Accommodations, a Romantic
Dinner for Two in T.Cook's, and an Evening of Rose Petals at
Turndown, Chocolate Covered Strawberries, Champagne and Summer Lovin'! Twist Things Up This Summer at the Alvadora
Spa! The Alvadora
Spa is Twisting with Citrus This Summer! Experience One Night of Luxury Accommodations, a 60 Minute Citrus With a Twist
Massage, and a $50 Cabana
Cafe Credit. Destination Drive 2008. Destination Delivers ~ Destination Drive 2008. As you hit the open road this summer for a vacation near or far, let Royal Palms Resort and
Spa make it easier for you to get from one destination to the next. Whether planning a return
trip to Royal Palms Resort and
Spa or exploring us for the first time, you can now take advantage of a special $25 gas credit for every night booked at the Royal Palms this summer. Planning a
trip with flexible dates...Enjoy up to 50% off with our hot dates and hot rates! Book online now! May ~ 18-20, 22-23, 25-26, 29-31. Jun ~ 1-2, 7-8, 12-16, 18-19, 22, 25, 29-30. Hurry while accommodations last! *Rates are subject to availability and can only be booked online. All rates are per night and can not be combined with any other offers including packages and/or group rates. Other restrictions may apply. What Day is Your Friday? Choose Your Friday Any Day of the Week with Our Floating Fridays! Everyday is Friday at the Royal Palms Resort and
Spa! Experience Your Friday with One Night of Luxury Accommodations Any Day of the Week and enjoy a $50 Cabana
Cafe Credit While You Float or Relax In the
Pool!. Swinging Into Summer. Swinging Into Summer with the Best of Both Worlds! Enjoy Two Nights of Luxury Accommodations and the Best of Both Worlds, One Round of Summer
Golf at a Troon Managed Course($100 Value), One 60 Minute
Spa Treatment in the Alvadora
Spa. American Express Double Points. Reserve now and pay with your American Express and recieve Double Points now thru June 30. Valid on stays April 1 - June 30, 2008. AAA Four Diamond Award Winner - AAA Members Save at the Royal Palms Resort
Spa. AAA Members can enjoy up to 15% off*. Please present your AAA Membership Card to the front
desk. *Rates are based on availability and blackout dates apply. Plan Your Royal Experience
To assist with making your event or
celebration a great success, Royal Palms Resort and
Spa is pleased to offer on-site
audio/visual services, complete high-speed and
wireless internet access, and full
Business Center services to accommodate your
meeting demands. We are pleased to offer on-site
audio/visual services and production through a partnership with SWANK
Audio Visual. SWANK staff members are well trained and experienced to offer the very best selection of state of the art equipment and services to assist with all of your production needs. Our self-service
Business Center is available
24 hours a day. The
center is equipped with a
computer, laptop data port, laser
printer,
copier and a
facsimile. The adjoining Segovia
Office is available for a daily rental fee. Please inquire with your
Conference Services Manager for further details. High Speed and
Wireless Internet Access. We are pleased to offer high speed and
wireless internet access throughout the resort. We will also provide your
meeting rooms with the same high speed connectivity should the need arise. Ethernet cards are available for purchase at the front
desk. Shipping and Receiving. Understanding that timely delivery of
meeting materials is crucial to your events success, Royal Palms provides secure storage space and an in-house package tracking system.
Privacy remains the ultimate luxury at Royal Palms Resort and
Spa. Enchanting stone walkways curve throughout the property, inviting guests to indulge in a leisurely stroll amongst the fragrant citrus groves and exotic foliage. Set amidst lush
courtyards and blooming
gardens, our 119 beautifully appointed casitas,
guestrooms, and our new Alvadora
Spa Suites-part of our new Montavista Collection-surround as an oasis for guests seeking tranquility and solitude. Each
room is resplendent in Old World charm, many appointed with a breathtaking collection of European antiques, tiles and artifacts. Set in the Valley of the Sun, the resort is located in the beautiful Phoenix-Scottsdale resort community, with the majestic Camelback Mountain providing a striking visual backdrop. Entering the mansion through mahogany and
iron double doors, the atmosphere is that of a lavish private residence.
Mirroring the Old World charm of the estate, Royal Palms' Four-Star Alvadora
Spa is tranquil, warm and intimate. Nationally acclaimed T. Cook's
restaurant boasts select seasonal dishes from the Mediterranean and exotic surrounding regions. The resort also offers swimming, a
fitness centre and full-service salon. Featuring over 20,000 sq. ft. of
meeting space, the resort's
meeting salons are rich in design, character, detail and history while
meeting today's need for advanced technology. Antique
furniture, huge stone fireplaces and views of tranquil
gardens give
conference attendees the feeling they are the honored guests of a grand estate. All aspects of the resort's
conference services and venues have been designed to provide a residential experience for
meeting attendees rather than the traditional commercial ambiance. Conveniently located between the prestigious Biltmore area and popular downtown Scottsdale, Royal Palms Resort and
Spa is ideally situated for
business and leisure travelers with Phoenix Sky Harbor International
Airport only seven miles from the hotel. Unique ambiance, intimate surroundings and lush
gardens evoke the sense of a faraway place, yet the resort is minutes from world-class shopping, galleries,
golf and attractions. The Royal Palms Resort and
Spa is one of two Phoenix hotels that is a proud member of the Historic Hotels of America National Trust for Historic Preservation. Location Directions
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Spa - Royal Palms Events. There are 15 events matching your search criteria. GumptionFest 3, Royal Palms Resort and
Spa in Phoenix, AZ. GumptionFest is an annual grassroots community festival. Over 100 artists and performers take part. 10am - Midnight Visit
www.gumptionfest.com. Location: - Sedona, AZ -
Coffee Pot Dr.
Phone: - (928) 301-3229 Admission: - Free. Fabulous Phoenix Fourth, Royal Palms Resort and
Spa in Phoenix, AZ. July 04, 2008. This premier family event will feature a patriotic program, great local entertainment and one of the biggest fireworks displays in the state! Festivalgoers also can enjoy food and beverage vendors and children's inflatable rides. The Phoenix Fire Department will be cooling people down in their water spray zone. For more information call, 602-534-FEST. The sixth annual Native American
Basketball Invitational tournament, Royal Palms Resort and
Spa in Phoenix, AZ. July 26, 2008. NABI The sixth annual Native American
Basketball Invitational tournament Address: - 201 E. Jefferson St. - Phoenix Location: - U. S. Airways
Center Phone: - 480-446-7052 Admission: -
Tickets: $10 for all-day *re-entry
ticket. Children 6 under free. Maricopa County Home
Garden Show, Royal Palms Resort and
Spa in Phoenix, AZ. Friday Saturday 10-7 and Sunday 10-6 Location: - University of Phoenix Stadium; Loop 101 Glendale Ave.
Phone: - (602) 485-1691 Admission: - $5 adults; $2 kids. Disney's Aida, Royal Palms Resort and
Spa in Phoenix, AZ. AIDA is an epic tale of love, loyalty and betrayal, with an exhilarating Tony and Grammy Award-winning score by Elton John and Tim Rice, their first collaboration since writing the music for the worldwide phenomenon The Lion King. Location: - Valley Youth Theatre
Phone: - 602-252-8497