New hotels in Phoenix

We track seven new hotels in the Phoenix-Scottsdale metro area: six already open between 2020 and 2025, and one, Denū Hotel & Spa, confirmed to open in downtown Phoenix in late 2026. First-time visitors do best based in Old Town Scottsdale or Downtown Phoenix, where nightlife, restaurants and the light rail sit within walking distance; couples and design-focused travelers should look at the Camelback Corridor or Scottsdale's Entertainment District; outdoors-minded travelers get the best desert access from North Scottsdale. The most recent addition is The REMI Scottsdale, Autograph Collection, which opened in July 2025 inside Scottsdale's Entertainment District.

What to do

A weekend in phoenix

Two days works well split between Downtown Phoenix and Scottsdale. Spend the first morning at the Desert Botanical Garden or the Heard Museum in Papago Park, then head into Downtown Phoenix for Roosevelt Row's murals and galleries and an afternoon around CityScape; if your visit falls on a first Friday, the Roosevelt Row Art Walk adds street food and live performances after dark. On day two, base yourself in Old Town Scottsdale for its walkable core of galleries, patios and more than a hundred restaurants and bars, and fit in a short morning hike at Camelback Mountain or the edge of the McDowell Sonoran Preserve before the heat sets in — both trailheads are a short drive from Old Town. Book dinner in the Entertainment District a few days ahead on weekends, when Old Town's restaurants and rooftop bars fill up fast.

A full week

A full week lets you add the areas a weekend skips. Give North Scottsdale's Sonoran Desert foothills a half-day for the McDowell Sonoran Preserve's longer trails and a look at Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin West, then spend an afternoon in the Camelback Corridor around Biltmore Fashion Park for upscale shopping and dining between Phoenix and Paradise Valley. Cross south to Tempe for Arizona State University's Mill Avenue strip and a walk or bike ride around Tempe Town Lake, a different, younger energy than Scottsdale's resort scene. Reserve a full day for Sedona, about a two-hour drive north on Highway 179 through Oak Creek Canyon — red-rock hikes, Chapel of the Holy Cross and the shops of Uptown Sedona make it the region's best day trip. Plan any outdoor time for morning or evening between May and September, when Phoenix regularly hits well above 100°F (38°C); October through April is the more comfortable stretch for hiking and patio dining, and also when spring training baseball fills the Cactus League stadiums around the valley.

Neighborhoods

Downtown Phoenix

The city's civic and sports core centers on CityScape, Chase Field and Footprint Center, with the Roosevelt Row arts district just north bringing murals, galleries and a monthly First Friday Art Walk. It's the most walkable, transit-connected part of the valley thanks to the Valley Metro light rail, and it's where the newest hotel activity is concentrated: Moxy Phoenix Downtown opened in December 2023 inside the century-old Luhrs Building at Central Avenue and Jefferson Street, and Denū Hotel & Spa — a 17-story, 236-room tower confirmed for late 2026 — will become downtown's first hotel with a full-service spa once it opens. Good base for anyone building a trip around a game, a concert, or the arts district rather than desert resort time.

Old Town Scottsdale & the Entertainment District

Scottsdale's original downtown blends Western-heritage storefronts with a dense, walkable strip of restaurants, bars, nightclubs and public art, and it carries the most tracked hotel news in the metro. Senna House, Curio Collection by Hilton, opened in December 2021 on the site of the former Don & Charlie's steakhouse, and The REMI Scottsdale, Autograph Collection followed in July 2025 as a new-build property with Scottsdale's tallest rooftop pool and direct access to Maya Day + Nightclub next door — both sit inside the Entertainment District, the liveliest few blocks in the valley after dark. Caesars Republic Scottsdale, A Hilton Hotel, which opened in March 2024 adjacent to Scottsdale Fashion Square, sits at the calmer, shopping-oriented edge of the same walkable core. Expect the highest concentration of nightlife noise anywhere in the metro; this is the pick for guests who want to walk to dinner and a bar rather than drive.

Camelback Corridor & Biltmore

Running along Camelback Road between central Phoenix and Paradise Valley, this corridor — also called the Biltmore District — is built around upscale shopping at Biltmore Fashion Park and a business-and-leisure crowd rather than nightlife. The Global Ambassador opened here in December 2023 at the corner of 44th Street and Camelback Road, restaurateur Sam Fox's first hotel and, since 2025, the only Phoenix property to hold a Michelin Key; its five in-house dining concepts fit the corridor's food-forward, design-conscious character. The address sits at the convergence of Phoenix, Scottsdale and Paradise Valley, making it a workable base for exploring any of the three without committing to one city's downtown.

North Scottsdale & the Sonoran Desert foothills

North of Old Town, Scottsdale gives way to lower-density desert terrain, golf resorts and the McDowell Sonoran Preserve's trailheads, a different pace from the Entertainment District a twenty-minute drive south. ADERO Scottsdale, Autograph Collection, opened in October 2020 as a purpose-built 177-room resort in the Sonoran foothills, marketed as Scottsdale's only Dark Sky Zone property and built around stargazing and trail access rather than a golf-and-pool format. This is the neighborhood for travelers prioritizing quiet, mountain views and hiking over walkable restaurants — expect to drive for dinner options beyond the resort.

Paradise Valley

Wedged between Phoenix and Scottsdale, Paradise Valley is the valley's wealthiest, lowest-density suburb — golf courses, luxury estates and long-established resorts rather than a walkable town center. It suits travelers seeking a quiet, high-end base close to both Camelback Corridor shopping and Old Town Scottsdale nightlife without staying inside either. None of the seven hotels tracked on this site have opened here; the area's hotel supply is dominated by established resort brands rather than recent debuts.

Tempe

Home to Arizona State University's main campus, Tempe has a younger, more collegiate energy than Scottsdale, centered on the Mill Avenue restaurant and bar strip and Tempe Town Lake's waterfront path. It's a practical, generally lower-cost base for Sky Harbor Airport proximity and ASU-related travel, though it trades desert-resort scenery for a denser, more urban feel. No new hotel from our tracked list has opened in Tempe.

Arcadia

Sitting between Old Town Scottsdale and the Camelback Corridor, Arcadia is a low-rise, tree-lined residential neighborhood that has built up a reputation for casual, high-quality restaurants over the past decade, with Camelback Mountain's hiking trails on its doorstep. It works well as a quieter overflow base for guests who still want a short drive to Old Town's nightlife or the Camelback Corridor's shopping. None of the seven tracked hotels are located in Arcadia; hotel supply here is thin compared with its dining scene.

Which hotel for your trip

Nightlife & entertainment-district travelers

Senna House, Curio Collection by Hilton, and The REMI Scottsdale, Autograph Collection, both sit inside Scottsdale's Entertainment District, within walking distance of the bulk of Old Town's restaurants, bars and clubs — The REMI adds direct, connected access to Maya Day + Nightclub for guests who want the nightlife built into the stay. Caesars Republic Scottsdale, A Hilton Hotel, a few blocks away near Scottsdale Fashion Square, offers a calmer version of the same walkable core, closer to shopping than to the loudest bars.

Design-forward couples & food-focused travelers

The Global Ambassador, on the Camelback Corridor, is built around five in-house dining concepts from restaurateur Sam Fox and holds the only Michelin Key awarded to a Phoenix hotel as of 2025 — the strongest single pick on our list for a couple prioritizing food and design over nightlife proximity. Its address at the convergence of Phoenix, Scottsdale and Paradise Valley also makes it a reasonable base for exploring all three without a long drive.

Desert wellness & outdoors travelers

ADERO Scottsdale, Autograph Collection, in the Sonoran Desert foothills of North Scottsdale, is built around stargazing, trailhead access and mountain views rather than a pool-and-golf format, and it holds Scottsdale's only Dark Sky Zone hotel designation — the clearest match on our list for travelers prioritizing hiking and quiet over walkable nightlife. Once it opens, Denū Hotel & Spa in downtown Phoenix will add a full-service spa option in a more urban setting, though as of this guide it remains confirmed rather than open.

Downtown & business travelers

Moxy Phoenix Downtown, inside the restored Luhrs Building at Central Avenue and Jefferson Street, puts guests within walking distance of Footprint Center, Chase Field and the Valley Metro light rail — a practical, compact choice for anyone with downtown meetings or a game on the calendar, in keeping with the brand's no-frills, lifestyle-hotel format. Denū Hotel & Spa, a 17-story, 236-room tower confirmed for late 2026 at Central Avenue and Adams Street, will add a larger, more amenity-heavy downtown option once construction finishes.

First-time visitors & sightseers

Splitting a stay between Downtown Phoenix and Old Town Scottsdale covers most first-time-visitor priorities — museums and the arts district on one side, walkable restaurants and desert day trips on the other — without long drives between them. Moxy Phoenix Downtown anchors the first half well; Senna House or The REMI Scottsdale anchor the second. Confirm pet policies directly with any hotel before booking, since they vary by property and change without much notice.

Frequently asked questions

What is the newest hotel to open in Phoenix or Scottsdale?

Among the seven hotels we track, The REMI Scottsdale, Autograph Collection is the most recent to open, in July 2025 inside Scottsdale's Entertainment District. The next addition on our list, Denū Hotel & Spa in downtown Phoenix, is confirmed but not yet open — it's expected in late 2026.

Is a new hotel opening soon in downtown Phoenix?

Yes: Denū Hotel & Spa, a 17-story, 236-room tower at Central Avenue and Adams Street, is confirmed to open in late 2026 and is billed as downtown Phoenix's first hotel with a full-service spa. Construction has been underway since a September 2024 groundbreaking. It is not open yet — check this site's Denū Hotel & Spa fiche for the latest status before booking.

Which new hotels are in Scottsdale's Entertainment District?

Senna House, Curio Collection by Hilton (opened December 2021) and The REMI Scottsdale, Autograph Collection (opened July 2025) both sit inside Scottsdale's Entertainment District in Old Town. Caesars Republic Scottsdale, A Hilton Hotel (opened March 2024) is nearby, adjacent to Scottsdale Fashion Square.

Which new Phoenix-area hotel has the best reputation for food?

The Global Ambassador, on the Camelback Corridor, is built around five in-house dining concepts from restaurateur Sam Fox and became the only Phoenix hotel to hold a Michelin Key as of 2025. It opened in December 2023 at the corner of 44th Street and Camelback Road.

Are there pet-friendly new hotels in the Phoenix area?

Pet policies vary by property and change often, so always confirm directly with the hotel before booking. No blanket rule covers every property on this list, though boutique and lifestyle openings generally publish clearer pet policies than large convention-style hotels.

How many new Phoenix-area hotels does this guide track?

Seven: ADERO Scottsdale (2020), Senna House (December 2021), The Global Ambassador (December 2023), Moxy Phoenix Downtown (December 2023), Caesars Republic Scottsdale (March 2024), The REMI Scottsdale (July 2025), and Denū Hotel & Spa, confirmed for late 2026. Each has its own fiche with opening details on this site.