Just 15 minutes’ drive from Phoenix, Scottsdale has huge appeal as a trendy desert destination, with a plethora of hip hotels, heaps of great eateries and a seemingly endless array of outdoorsy activities. Accommodation options range from small inns with great restaurants to expansive spa resorts, fit for a whole host of tastes and budgets. Described by the New York Times as “a desert version of Miami’s South Beach”, Scottsdale has long been popular with a lively, late-night crowd. Some of the best places to stay in Scottsdale have, in fact, been big-hitters since the glitzy Fifties — and the city is still on the up!