Who says you need to leave home to have a great time? Arizona is a vacation destination for those around the world meaning you can enjoy the best resorts and accommodations right in your own backyard. Here are AZFoothills.com readers top picks for stay and play in the Valley.
These are AZ Foothills Best of Our Valley 2019 contest winners. Winners will be featured in the April 2019 issue of Arizona Foothills Magazine, a tell-all guide to the best people and places in the Valley of the Sun, as chosen by its residents.
As a special thanks to the winners and those who helped them attain their Best Of status, a celebratory bash will be held in May 2019. Stay tuned for details on the fabulous fete!
Winners, download your 2019 Winners logo here and reserve space in the annual Collectors Edition here (email bestof@azfoothills.com by February 15, 2019 to confirm your placement).
THE WINNERS LIST: STAY & PLAY
Best Casino: Talking Stick Resort and Casino
Best Downtown Phoenix Hotel: FOUND:RE Phoenix
Best Lobby Bar: Mountain Shadows
Best Luxury Vacation Rental: Parsons Villas
Best Movie Theatre: Harkins
Best Dine In Movie Theatre: iPic
Best Pet Resort/Boarding Facility: Sonoran Desert Pet Resort
Best Place to Discover Your Inner Artist: The Brush Bar
Best Pool Party: Hotel Valley Ho
Best Relaxing Resort Pool: The Wigwam
Best Resort: The Wigwam
Best Valley Adventure Experience: Rainbow Ryders
Best Valley Hiking: Pinnacle Peak
Most Luxe Accommodations: The Wigwam
AFM Faves
Best Resort: Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
Best Resort Remodel: The Phoenician
Best Relaxing Resort Pool: Sanctuary
Most Iconic Valley Resort: Arizona Biltmore