Though one of the youngest states in the union, Arizona is home to some of the West’s most historic hotels. From a private residence turned romantic hot spot to a consistent presidential hangout, the following resorts are steeped in history and modern amenities.

HOTEL VALLEY HO
For a retro-inspired respite, locals and visitors know the trendiest spot in town is the Hotel Valley Ho. To say that the sleek hotel grew to fame would be an understatement. To steal a line from Lady Gaga, it was born this way. Since its inception, Hotel Valley Ho has welcomed A-list celebs like Humphrey Bogart, Bette Davis and more recently the likes of Hugh Jackman and Luke Wilson.
Entertaining its first guests in 1956, Hotel Valley Ho’s unique mod aesthetics have been one of its primary appeals throughout the years. Originally housing only 99 guestrooms in 1956, additions to the hotel have helped thousands of visitors get a taste of its individuality. In 1961, 78 additional rooms were added and 54 more accommodations came into existence during a massive renovation in 2005. The hotel also has plans to add another 50 rooms in the coming years.
ZuZu and Trader Vic’s, the on-site dining options at the hotel, not only satiate guests’ appetites but have earned their culinary stars in the Scottsdale dining scene.
Just as it did in the 1950’s, the Hotel Valley Ho continues to host ever-so-popular poolside fashion shows, a staple that has set the resort apart from others in town. It is this out-of-the-box mentality, essentially applied to all aspects of the property, that has propelled the hotel to the top of must-stay lists.

RESORT STATS
Accommodations
Then: 99 rooms (1956)
Now: 231 rooms and suites
Guests per Year
Then: 32,000
Now: 88,500
Room Rates
Then: $7.50 - $10 per night (1956)
Now: $199 - $299 per night
Amenities
Then: Rollaway sofa beds, Motorola Console TV’s with rabbit ears, central air-conditioning and a diving pool
Now: Wi-Fi, 32- to 40-inch LCD HD flat panel TV’s, private bars, underground valet parking and a roof terrace