City: Scottsdale, AZ

Category: Accommodations

Telephone: (480) 308-1100

Address: 7353 E. Indian School Rd.

Description: You don’t get much closer to downtown Scottsdale than the hotel previously known as the Mondrian and James Hotel before that. It has been refurbished by new owners into a tropical paradise with 25-foot bougainvillea “gates” and fountains surrounded by lush landscaping. The 189 chic guestrooms come with Wi-Fi, 42-inch plasma TVs. and a deluxe sound system with iPod connectivity. Suites and apartments are also available, as well as 10,000 square feet of meeting space that’s more inviting than the typical chain hotel conference center. Two pools attract different groups; one for sexy pool parties, and the other for serene repose. The Theodore also features a world-class spa and fitness center. The in-house Cielo Italian restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Teddy’s Nightclub and TR’s Lounge cater to the techno-dance-party crowd. The names of the hotel and bars pay homage to former US President Teddy Roosevelt.