Meetings

FAQ

What are your core selling elements that set you apart from other competitive resorts?

• Royal Palms is nestled at the base of Camelback Mountain, between downtown Scottsdale, and the Biltmore corridor and is only 7 miles from Phoenix International airport.
• Regal boardrooms, intimate salons, a stately library and lushly landscaped outdoor function areas are each distinctly decorated to provide a comfortable, estate-like ambiance.
• The resort provides three employees for every guest and a Conference Services Manager for each group. The staff is highly trained in gracious service, attention to detail and flexibility.
• A la minute food service for all meeting events. Every dish served at conference events is delivered directly from the chef's kitchen with no standard detours to warmers. The result is a highly unique restaurant-style table service.

What is your ideal group size?

• Royal Palms' ideal group size is 70 attendees.

What is your proximity to the airport and what is the average cost for transportation?

• The resort is located 7 miles from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. One-way taxi fare is approximately $20.

What is your occupancy and sales tax?

• Occupancy tax is 12.27% and sales tax is 8.30%

Do you offer an on-site Destination Services department?

• Yes, Royal Destinations is conveniently located within the resort and may assist with the planning and execution of all off-site activities.

What are the resort's amenities?

• Enjoy special amenities including Alvadora Spa, a full-service salon, Fitness centre, whirlpool spa and swimming pool with private cabana services, wireless Internet access, and evening turndown.

What are your average temperatures?

• The Valley of the Sun celebrates bright and sunny days year round, with an average annual rainfall of less than 7 inches (18 centimetres).

			January	66/41
			February	71/45
			March	75/49
			April	84/55
			May	94/64
			June	104/73
			July	106/81
			August	104/79
			September	98/73
			October	88/61
			November	75/59
			December	66/49

What is your peak season?

• January - May

Do you have a resort fee and what does it encompass?

• Yes, the resort fee is $30 per day and has been implemented to encompass the many convenient amenities made available to guests including:
  • Daily use of fitness centre and spa facilities
  • Wireless Internet access
  • Local telephone calls
  • Twice daily housekeeping service
  • Use of business center
  • Up to four incoming faxes
  • Complimentary activities
  • Valet parking

Additionally, in keeping with our residential ambience, the resort fee has enabled us to create a non-tipping environment. The $30.00 per night also includes all non-food and beverage gratuity such as valet, bellmen, and housekeeping.