Best Western Hotels in Scottsdale: A Guide to Choosing Where to Stay
Scottsdale sits just east of Phoenix in the Sonoran Desert, known for golf courses, resort spas, and a walkable Old Town packed with galleries and restaurants. The city stretches a long way north to south, so picking the right area matters as much as picking the right hotel. This guide covers how Scottsdale's neighborhoods differ, what to plan around, and how to book directly for the most accurate rate.
About Scottsdale
Scottsdale is really several distinct zones strung along Scottsdale Road. Old Town Scottsdale, at the southern end, is the historic core with shopping, nightlife, art walks, and the closest access to Tempe and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. North Scottsdale is quieter and more spread out, built around golf resorts, hiking trails in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve, and higher-end dining.
The Scottsdale Airpark area, roughly in the middle of the city, is a business and office corridor with easy freeway access, useful if your trip involves meetings rather than sightseeing.
Weather drives a lot of trip planning here. Winter and spring (roughly November through April) bring mild days and are the busiest, priciest stretch of the year, especially around major golf tournaments. Summer is extremely hot, often over 40°C/104°F, which pushes demand and rates down and empties out the patios during the day, though many resorts shift to pool-focused programming.
Planning Your Stay
Three to four days is a reasonable baseline for Scottsdale: one day in Old Town on foot, one day for a desert activity such as hiking, a Jeep tour, or a spa, and at least one day allotted to golf or a day trip to Phoenix or Sedona if you're renting a car.
A car is close to essential outside Old Town. Scottsdale's attractions, golf courses, and restaurants are spread across a large area with limited public transit, and distances between North and South Scottsdale are significant.
Staying near Old Town suits travelers without a car who want walkable dining and nightlife and a short ride from the airport. Staying farther north suits travelers prioritizing golf, resort amenities, and quiet, at the cost of needing to drive for most meals and outings.
If your dates overlap with major events such as spring training baseball (February–March) or a PGA Tour stop in Scottsdale, book well ahead, as the whole city tightens up on availability.
How to Book the Best Rate
Rates for any hotel, including Best Western properties, change based on demand, season, and how far out you book, so always check current pricing directly on the property page rather than relying on a figure you saw elsewhere.
Booking directly through bestwestern.online skips third-party markups and account requirements, and it lets you see the live rate, cancellation terms, and room type for your exact dates in one step.
If you're flexible, compare a few date ranges before committing. Shoulder periods just before or after the busy winter season can offer a notably different rate for similar weather.
Check the cancellation policy before booking, particularly during peak season, since flexible dates can save money if your travel plans shift.