My family stayed at the cheapest Four Seasons in the US — it still felt incredibly luxurious

Little noise and light pollution make the Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North — including the panoramic deck off the lobby — the perfect spot to escape.Four Seasons Resorts

• My family of three spent three nights at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North.
• Rates start at about $369 a night, and upgrades to the next category are often just $20 a night.

Scottsdale, Arizona, is a luxury travel destination, which means it has a lot of competition when it comes to high-end accommodations.

Fortunately, the many luxurious options often means that booking a five-star hotel in the city doesn't require taking out a second mortgage.

My husband, 4-year-old son, and I spent three days at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North, renowned among many brand aficionados as the least expensive Four Seasons in the country. (Although, notably, it may depend on the time of year you book).

Rates vary but around the time of our stay they started at $369 a night for a 480-square-foot room — and the cost to upgrade to a 500-square-foot premier casita is typically just $20 or $30.

Although the experience was luxe, it didn't feel at all stuffy. Here's what our stay was like.