TL;DR

1930s adobe estate with authentic, historic charm.
Peaceful location in the Camelback foothills.
Artistic legacy of cowboy artist Lon Megargee.
Lush gardens with century-old cactuses and flowers.
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This sweet Paradise City boutique hotel, tucked in the Camelback foothills is a place with effortless tranquility, and plenty of local authenticity thrown in.

Located in a 1930s estate built by famed cowboy artist Alonzo “Lon” Megargee, the Hermosa Inn could easily have followed the path of gimmicky amenities and derivative decor, like many adobe hotels before it.

It instead gracefully honors the former owner’s desire to provide lodging for friends and colleagues.

The superb property features an array of bright flowers and century-old cactuses sure to impress.

Guests can spot gorgeous views of the surrounding hills from almost anywhere on site.

All in all it is, as the name might suggest, a beautiful inn offering the highest standard of hospitality.

What are the rooms like?

43 rooms spread across casitas and suites.
Rancho Casitas start at 350 sq ft with seating areas.
Garden Casitas (400 sq ft) feature private patios.
Grande & Deluxe Casitas add patios, tubs, fireplaces, and dining rooms.
See each room in detail here.

Your ‘smallest’ options at The Hermosa Inn will be the Rancho Casita guestrooms, with 350 square feet and enough room for a cozy seating area.

The 400 square foot, high-ceilinged Garden Casitas with their private patios might be the best bang for your buck, however.

Grande and Deluxe Casitas are the perfect option for those who take their luxury very seriously.

Grandes are fitted out with private patios and antique tubs, while Deluxe options also feature dining rooms and fireplaces.

You’ll enjoy Keurig machines, TVs, and mini fridges in every room.

Decor, like the rest of the Hermosa Inn, is the perfect helping of Southwest charm.

Century-old wooden floors and ceilings set the scene, supplemented by some gorgeous furniture pieces with the same antique feel.

Traditional hand-woven hangings and carpets grace the floors and bright white walls, which let each piece stand out on its own.

Bathrooms are also left clean and bright, with white tile and bathrobes.

What are prices like?

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And what’s the food like? Any facilities we should know about?

Lon’s restaurant serves Arizona-inspired New American cuisine.
Lon’s Last Drop bar offers creative cocktails and live music.
Activities include paint & sip events, biking, and hiking.
Relaxation at the garden pool and Blue Door Spa.
Live music Wednesday through Sunday, with seasonal events.

Your spot serving breakfast, lunch and dinner will be Lon’s, a New American, Arizona-inspired restaurant that adds a bit of smoke, fire, and Spanish influence to your favorites.

The menu’s variety lets you try something new each visit.

Or, find something that fits your palette perfectly and indulge for days.

Just don’t miss a trip to Lon’s Last Drop, the locally-lauded hotel bar where you can enjoy any number of creative cocktails.

You can enjoy local music at Lon’s Wednesday through Sundays, or on the weekends in the off-season.

For those interested in the Megargee legacy, there are regularly scheduled paint and sips with Carrie Curran Art Studios.

Active types will be happy to hear that the Inn provides bikes, helmets, and maps of the local area that will make for a delightful outdoor adventure.

There’s a swimming pool in the gardens at The Hermosa Inn, and the Blue Door Spa has a long menu of massages to enjoy.

How is the neighborhood? Anything interesting nearby?

Outdoor lovers are 10 minutes from Echo Canyon and Camelback Mountain.
Piestewa Peak and a local farmer’s market nearby.
Phoenix is under 20 minutes away for sports and events.
Scottsdale itself offers upscale shopping, and dining.
Museum of the West and Museum of Contemporary Art close by.

The Hermosa Inn really is the ideal spot for people looking to get outside.

You’ll be within a 10-minute drive from Paradise Valley’s Echo Canyon, Camelback Mountain, and the desert charm of Piestewa Peak.

There’s even a farmer’s market to explore near the Piestwa trailhead.

Those with a more cosmopolitan bent will be happy to learn that it’s less than 20 minutes to Phoenix.

Here you’ll find a variety of event spaces and sports stadiums made for an exciting outing or a fun night out.

The smaller city of Scottsdale has excellent cultural offerings, for example, the Museum of the West and the Museum of Contemporary Art.

You’ll also find a nice little restaurant scene and some quality shopping.

And what about the reviews? What did other guests think?

Some things guests liked:

”Everything was great – room was large and clean. Restaurant was top quality. Loved breakfast. Staff super friendly…”

”It was a very beautiful and romantic setting. Gorgeous gardens with lots of birds and butterflies to watch while relaxing in the pool area. Beautiful dinner set up on the patio under the stars. Was a perfect start to our vacation!…”

Some things guests didn’t like:

”Could really use replacement/updated bathroom fans and a filtered water bottle filling station….”

”The price of the room was a bit steep. We had dinner reservations at 7:30 and did not get sat until almost 8:30. Food was excellent however ran out of a few options as it was a busy night….”

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