If you want to be more in the AZ terrain, stay at the Radisson Fort McDowell. Out on a reserve, this nicely decorated hotel will give you a luxury feel and a value. The views are spectacular with wildlife surrounding the hotel. Not unusual to see horses, cattle, and coyote. The rock and wood decor make this hotel feel high end. Connected to a meeting hall and casino, most people staying here will business or gamblers. Caution: the casino is extremely smoking as its the first in AZ. But if you want to get away from the hussle of Phoenix and Scottsdale and be able to swim and walk under the stars, this is the place. The stars are amazing. They also have a golf course on site. If you ever think about a Radisson, stay here. Its not your traditional Radisson.

No complaints with this hotel. I expected it to be much more expensive and not as nice since its right next to a casino. Instead, I found a great rate, the room was nice and it was fun to be walking distance from the casino (especially at night). The staff was nice and I was able to get an early check in without a problem. The rooms were nice and the beds were super comfy. As a side note, I highly recommend the buffet inside the casino - delicious! There are also some cheaper deli-like places and a sushi bar inside the casino that serve great food as well. I would definitely stay here again!

The views from this hotel are awesome! Hotel is located several miles outside of town - which can be a plus or minus depending on your needs. My husband and I spent 5 nights here in January. We had a suite with a patio - nice place to enjoy a drink & the view! Rooms are clean, bed was comfortable and decor is tastefully done. Hotel is next door to a casino with a few dining choices. Food was okay but service was slow! We ate in town most of the time. Hotel staff is friendly and were especially accommodating when we had a problem with our bill.
Cons - distance from town; housekeeping was inconsistent on cleaning time (The first morning they wanted to clean our room at 8:30 am! We were on different time zone & tired from traveling. Other mornings it might be 11:00 before they cleaned)
That being said, it isn't much to complain about! Its a wonderful place to stay and we would definitely stay there again!!!

The only complaint is the shuttle from hotel to Casino. Shuttle works at the whim of hotel employee. Also 10 pm at night no shuttle service a available. No problem to walk back and forth unless you are disabled.