It List: 45 Best New Hotels of 2009
InterContinental Montelucia Resort & Spa, Scottsdale, Arizona
With its graceful plazas and arcaded walkways, this 35-acre retreat so resembles an Andalusian pueblo blanco that you’ll forget you’re in Arizona. To set apart its North American flagship in resort-rich Scottsdale, InterContinental created a $325 million Spanish hideaway made up of four “villages” featuring fountain-filled courtyards, garden terraces, and vistas of Camelback Mountain from the outsize suites. Unexpected flourishes, such as live flamenco music at the Prado restaurant, complete the picture. Doubles from $295.
It List: 45 Best New Hotels of 2009


