I spent one night at a celebrity-loved hotel in Arizona. My $730 room felt like a house.

Joey HaddenJul 31, 2024, 01:13 IST

Business Insider's reporter spent one night at the Hermosa Inn, a luxury boutique hotel in Paradise Valley.Joey Hadden/Business Insider<ul class="summary-list"><li>The Hermosa Inn is a historic boutique hotel in Paradise Valley, Arizona.</li><li>The hotel, with just 43 casitas, was named the best in Arizona by Travel + Leisure in 2023.</li></ul>The historic <a target="_blank" class href="https://www.businessinsider.com/hermosa-inn-paradise-valley-yarizona-hotel-review-photos-2024-5">Hermosa Inn</a> in <a target="_blank" class href="https://www.businessinsider.com/scottsdale-vs-paradise-valley-phoenix-suburbs-compared-2024-7">Paradise Valley, Arizona,</a> is a popular resort choice among high-profile visitors.<a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/how-whitney-houston-nailed-star-spangled-banner-in-two-takes-2023-2">Whitney Houston</a>, David Spade, and Tyrese Gibson have all walked the grounds.Paradise Valley has long been a celebrity hot spot, hence its nickname, "<a target="_blank" class href="https://www.businessinsider.com/paradise-valley-arizona-wealthy-californians-moving-privacy-luxury-lower-taxes-2024-2">the Beverly Hills of Arizona</a>." The wealthy suburb between Phoenix and <a target="_blank" class href="https://www.businessinsider.com/scottsdale-arizona-millionaires-moving-what-its-like-photos-2024-4">Scottsdale</a> is a luxury desert oasis known for its <a target="_blank" class href="https://www.businessinsider.com/hotels-why-scottsdale-hot-luxury-travel-destination-hermosa-inn-phoenician-2024-6">high-end travel offerings</a>. And the Hermosa Inn, which has been around for nearly a century, was named the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/arizona-best-hotels-phoenician-scottsdale-hermosa-inn-paradise-valley-photos-2024-4">best hotel in Arizona</a> by <a target="_blank" href="https://www.travelandleisure.com/best-arizona-resort-hotels-2023-7508977">Travel + Leisure</a> in 2023.I spent one night at the Hermosa Inn in April and thought it was easy to see why celebrities love it. My room was unique to any other hotel I've stayed in. Take a look inside the Southwestern casita.

As soon as I entered the property, I knew I was about to have a unique experience.

The lobby building at the Hermosa Inn.Joey Hadden/Business Insider

The small property was decorated with garden pathways leading from the lobby to rooms and amenities.

Gardens near the Hermosa Inn's restaurant.Joey Hadden/Business Insider

After checking in, I got a metal key for my room, a stand-alone building.

The author's room key and a map of the property provided by the hotel.Joey Hadden/Business Insider

Toward the back of the property, my room was a deluxe casita.

The author's room was essentially a small house.Joey Hadden/Business Insider

Inside the 600-square-foot space, I had a king-sized bed, sitting area, walk-in closet, and bathroom.

Inside the author's casita.Joey Hadden/Business Insider

I especially appreciated the beehive fireplace across from two oversize leather chairs I sunk into.

The fireplace across from the sitting area in the deluxe casita.Dylan Cross/Dragonfly Image Partners

The tall wooden bed posts made me feel like royalty.

The accommodation's king-sized bed. Joey Hadden/Business Insider

I was impressed by the size of the bathroom.

A peek into the bathroom.Joey Hadden/Business Insider

It had an antique, claw-foot tub that didn't feel cramped to me, although I'm only 5-foot-3.

The antique tub in the bathroom.Joey Hadden/Business Insider

Inside the walk-in closet, I found hangers, extra sheets, and a full-length mirror on the door.

A peek inside the closet.Joey Hadden/Business Insider

My favorite part of the accommodation was the patio.

The author enjoys the patio. Joey Hadden/Business Insider

When I left my room to check out in the morning, I found a copy of a newspaper on my doorstep — something I'd never experienced in a hotel before.

A copy of USA Today on the patio.Joey Hadden/Business Insider

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