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Royal Palms resort and Spa front drive
UsersPlusBedSpace with stay
Up to 300 guests
Avg. venue rate
Rate info
$4k - $24k

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A magnificent Mediterranean villa nestled at the base of the Camelback Mountains is one of the country's most acclaimed romantic getaways since 1923. That's a long time.

All the glitz and glam of it's design origin without the ginormous plane ticket price tag. Fete at this historic hotel among towering palms, lush gardens, hidden nooks and romantic Spanish colonial design.

The Lowdown

Venue use

Space with stay

Best for these Occasions

anniversarybirthday partycorporate eventdinner partyengagement partygroup getawayholiday partyProduct Launchrehearsal dinner / Welcome Receptionsocial eventwedding ceremony

Venue type

BallroomField / Forest / OrchardHotel / Resort / SpaRestaurant / Private DiningBoutique Hotel

Views

desertgardenlandscaped grounds

Style

ElegantClassicMediterraneanRomanticTuscan

Venue Settings

Inspiring generations of storybook weddings, Royal Palms Resort and Spa began in 1929 as a couple's cherished desert getaway in Phoenix, Arizona. Today, their devotion lives on in a romantic backdrop of towering palms, lush gardens, hidden nooks and regal, Spanish Colonial architecture.

Capacity

180Seated300Standing
Fees

(Prices listed here are estimates only & are subject to change)

Venue price range

Does this include catering fees?
Yes

Estimated price per head
$80 – $120

Insurance

Additional insurance is not required to host an event here

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Amenities

Event Logistics

Essential logistics and amenities for a seamless, memorable event.

Celebrations hosted here since
1950

Curfew
12 AM

Venue spaces
Indoor & Outdoor Venue Spaces Available

Catering
Client must use the catering provided by the venue

Alcohol
Provided by Venue for fee – you must use the venue for all alcohol services

Music
Indoors Only

Smoking
Non-smoking venue

Accommodations
Royal Palms Resort and Spa features 119 beautifully decorated guest rooms, casitas and villas set among the lush landscaping of the historic property. Built in classic estate style, all rooms are appointed with plush Desert Dream pillow-top mattresses, flat-screen televisions and hand selected European furnishings.

Eco/Green Events
Yes

Pet-Friendly Events
Yes

Handicap Accessible
Yes

Onsite amenities

Valet ParkingWifiAmple Parking OnsiteDining ChairsDining TablesOnsite Restrooms

Venue Features

The scene

Watch your event rise to the extraordinary at Royal Palms, where an intimate, historic 1920's estate setting leaves no participant uninspired. In contrast Royal Palms offers 20,000 square feet of event space that includes exquisite boardrooms, private salons, beautiful outdoor courtyards, an interactive restaurant, delectable catering and a rejuvenating spa - all the ingredients you need to foster creativity and memorability. Since it began as a couple’s desert getaway in 1929, this Phoenix, Arizona hotel has offered generations of guests the intimate atmosphere of a luxurious, private residence—along with the amenities of an award-winning resort. Unique among Phoenix and Scottsdale luxury resorts, Royal Palms is an enchanting mansion with 119 artfully appointed casitas, estate rooms and villas. On every stroll through this historic resort, guests will discover new treasures from the owners’ worldwide travels, along with the ever-changing sights, sounds and fragrances of citrus groves, exotic flora and splashing courtyard fountains.

Design

Set at the base of the majestic Camelback Mountain in Phoenix, Arizona, surround by fragrant citrus groves and towering palms, the Cooke's decorated their home with art and worldly antiques curated from their extensive travels throughout Latin America, many of which remain on display today and embellish the resort's guest rooms and outdoor spaces. All of our guests are invited to discover this timeless landmark.

Extra perks

WEDDING CEREMONY The ceremony fee includes the following: White Garden Chairs Set-Up and Tear Down of Both Function Spaces Microphone with the Sound System for the Officiant Iced Water Service Personal greeters for your guests from valet to the ceremony area and reception location (1)Valencia Casita for the Bride & Groom for the evening of the wedding

Awards, Notables & Events

Travel + Leisure best Resort in Phoenix 2015, Top 500 "World's Best Hotels" 2010 - 2015 AAA Four Diamond Award