Royal Palms Resort and Spa, Phoenix, Negative

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Royal Palms Resort and Spa	Average Price: $344 Check Rates

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5200 East Camelback Road

Phoenix, 85018 View map

4-Star Hotel Rank: 5 of 11
Average review rating: 4.63

OpinionWell Value Index: 3

Traveler reviews analyzed: Expedia (67) , MyTravelGuide (1) , Travelocity (3) , TripAdvisor (392) , YahooTravel (19)

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Construction:	No recent comments about construction were found.
Noise:	Recent comments complained about noise.
Room Smell:	No recent comments about room smell were found.
Parking Fees:	No recent comments about parking fees were found.
Bed Bugs:	No recent comments about bed bugs were found.

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1. Only negative was at the restaurant, T Cook's.

"Outstanding Experience " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/10/2011 Vote

2. This was our only negative for the hotel.

"Rest and relaxation in beautiful surroundings " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/8/2011 Vote

3. I would say the only (maybe) negative is that it is not in/near a walking neighborhood in Scottsdale.

"Perfect sunny weekend getaway! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/24/2011 Vote

4. The only negative item (very minor) was the need to do some upgrades to the bathroom (and perhaps buy new towels, which we found thick but not at all absorbent).

"Top Notch Luxury Resort " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/29/2009 Vote

5. The only negative I can think of is that while the rooms are No Smoking, the guests go out on the patios and stink up the common areas.

"Great Service - Great Location - Tight on space " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/16/2009 Vote

6. The only negative is the small pool & the area around the pool.

"Perfection in Phoenix " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/15/2009 Vote

7. The only negative was an expectation based on heavy research that the Alvadora Spa Suites had several special amenities, including a personal in-room mini-massage every evening.

"The perfect place for our 20th anniversary " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/7/2009 Vote

8. The restaurant was exceptionally good, although I did have one negative experience when I chose to sit outside to eat.

"Wonderfully relaxing with great service " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/19/2008 Vote

9. Very few negatives and lots of positives.

"simply great hotel with service to match " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/3/2008 Vote

10. Reading some of the negative comments about the Royal Palms blows my mind.

"Can I move in?! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/20/2008 Vote