Business center; event planner and production offices; in-house audiovisual and state-of-the-art lighting; media wall; and high-speed wired and wireless Internet access with upgraded bandwidth.
Recreation:
Full-service spa
fitness facility
movement studio
pool
Jacuzzis
and bike rentals.
Nearby:
The shops and galleries of Old Town Scottsdale
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art
Scottsdale Waterfront
Fashion Square Mall
Desert Botanical Gardens
Phoenix Zoo
Heard Museum
Taliesen West
and nine golf courses just minutes away.
Onsite Dining:Capacity
Oh Pool Bar + Cabanas
60
Light Fare And Beverages
ZuZu
125
Seasonal American Fare
ZuZu Lounge
125
Handcrafted Cocktails
F&B Averages:
BreakfastBuffet $28-32Cont. $22-25
LunchBuffet $34-42Plated $28-38
DinnerBuffet $68-95Plated $58-82
Coffee Break$10-18
2-Hour Open Bar$22-25
Elite OverviewPlanner Reviews
Elite Overview
From the editors of Elite Meetings
In 1957, Robert Wagner and Natalie Wood held their wedding reception at the Hotel Valley Ho, recognized as the height of mid-century modern design at the time. The hotel’s 50-year-plus history brims with names like Bing Crosby, Tony Curtis, Janet Leigh, and Zsa Zsa Gabor. In 2002 it joined the historic register of Scottsdale, Arizona, and three years later reopened with its mid-century glory restored, expanded, and updated at a cost of $80 million. One admiring critic raved about the recaptured Jetsons-in-the-desert flavor. Another called it one of the best examples of preserved mid-century hotels in the country.
Set on nearly nine acres at the western edge of Old Town Scottsdale, today’s Valley Ho offers 233 four-diamond guest rooms and suites. All have glass walls opening to private balconies or patios. The 42 rooms and suites in the Tower heighten the sense of pampering with amenities like curbside check-in and twice-daily maid service. Groups of up to 550 meet in 13,500 square feet of indoor conference space plus another 16,500 square feet outdoors, including the Main Place Courtyard, Palm Court, and exclusive Sky Line Rooftop Terrace overlooking the Valley of the Sun.
Guests lounge at the sparkling martini-glass-and-olive–shaped pool and cabanas, and revitalize at the VH Spa and fitness center with workouts, yoga, belly dance classes, and indulgent body services. Culinary offerings include ZuZu, serving classic American comfort food with a modern twist; Oh Pool Bar, featuring light poolside fare; and around-the-clock service from in-room dining.
Planner Reviews
From our planner community
Average Planner Rating
9.0
Arrival Experience:
9.0
Meeting and Function Facilities:
8.5
Accommodations:
9.0
Activity or Recreation Options:
9.0
Food & Beverage:
9.0
Conference Services Staff:
10.0
Guest Service Experience:
10.0
Recommendation to Planners:
9.0
Just when I think the service at Hotel Valley Ho can't get any better - they always top my last conference and leave me looking like a master planner.
Every single staff member we came into contact with was wonderful. Walter, Sylvia, Kenny, Francisco, Raman, Stephanie and too many more to name were always willing to help with the most irritating of tasks and always displayed fantastic customer service. At a conference where the agenda never solidified and the clients often asked for bizarre last-minute additions, I never saw anyone as much flinch and that makes my life a lot easier.
I love doing conferences and events at this hotel because I know that I can trust the team to take care of all the details from monitoring the general session timing to making sure we don't run out of coffee and even quality checking my own AV equipment for me. It's like a gift from Heaven to be able to trust a hotel that much and even sneak away from your own conference for a quick spin in the gym if you ate too much of that fabulous cheesecake, knowing the hotel has everything under control.
I adore the entire Hotel Valley Ho staff and I can't express how happy I am with the way this year's show went and hope I'm around this summer to do another one with them. Hotel Valley Ho's staff are all rock stars and I'm glad to call them my friends.
Leslie F. Best Western International
On behalf of McDonald's National Leadership Council I would like to acknowledge the entire Hotel Valley Ho Staff for an outstanding experience during our winter meeting. Starting with Shannon and ending with Lucy, everyone involved from the initial meeting planning to the final billing was wonderful to work with. We received enthusiastic customer service every step of the way. And they can be proud of the professionalism demonstrated by all. I especially appreciated Christine's organizational skills as she was able to keep all the meeting attendees on the right list (we had three separate meetings going on at the same time) and I really appreciate the way Lee jumped into my meeting at the last minute and made sure everything went off as planned.
I plan a lot of meetings and really can't say enough about what a fun, unique experience our stay at the Hotel Valley Ho was. We would certainly recommend this hotel to others because of the outstanding service we received.
Luanne S. McDonald's
We really enjoyed the property and our time in Scottsdale. I had several attendees stop me during coffee breaks and say what do they feed the staff here because they are so happy and friendly. Josh was a pleasure to work with the moment I submitted my RFP. His upbeat personality and love for the hotel definitely shined through our phone calls. He did a great job selling the property and made sure he checked in on us several times during our stay. His above-and-beyond attitude was apparent when he called his mom to get tips on where to go for our upcoming work event in Ojai, California. Lee was a wonderful conference services manager. She was very attentive and quick in all her responses. I appreciate her help in all of our last minute requests and making sure we didn’t need any additional assistance. She is a sweetheart. Rich was fabulous and definitely superman! I am not sure he ever went home as he was at all of our events with a smile on his face. He was very accommodating as Stacie and I would constantly approach him with crazy ideas and thoughts. He never flinched at any of our requests and I appreciate his honesty when we asked his opinion. Francisco really took care of us. He is an extremely hard worker and I appreciated his positive attitude. He is very attentive to what is going on around him as he always came running when he saw me pick up a box or move a sign and offered to do it instead. Luis was very pleasant and has such a yes ma’am attitude. He made me smile as he always seemed so happy and cheery. He was constantly checking in on us during our reception to see if we needed anything or if he could help.
Overall, I just want to stress the Hotel Valley Ho has an amazing staff and they made our experience very memorable.
Amy M. Society of Petroleum Engineers, Intl.
Uber cool! With the feel of a '50s Hollywood-motif motel in the main building, the Valley Ho offers a unique feel in Scottsdale that differs dramatically from the somewhat usual "southwestern" flavor of most hotels and resorts in this area. Arrive in a turquoise '57 Thunderbird and you'll right at home. Also, is located right on the edge of Old Scottsdale.
Overall Rating: 8.7/10
Richard J. Jacobs Solutions 3rd Party Planner
We were truly impressed with the entire staff—extremely attentive and competent from top to bottom.
Overall Rating: 9.3/10
Aries M. National Football League
Elite RatingAverage Planner Rating
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9.0
Arrival Experience:
9.0
Accommodations:
9.0
Food & Beverage:
9.0
Guest Service Experience:
10.0
Conference Services Staff:
10.0
Meeting and Function Facilities:
8.5
Activity or Recreation Options:
9.0
Planner-to-Planner Recommendation:
9.0
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Capacity Charts
Room Name
Boardroom Courtyard
111
N/A
0
1,200
N/A
0
0
0
75
125
0
0
0
0
Dunes
N/A
N/A
0
760
31' x 25'
9
35
60
60
70
28
26
28
8
Dunes 1
N/A
N/A
0
356
15' x 25'
9
15
35
20
30
14
14
14
4
Dunes 2
N/A
N/A
0
356
15' x 25'
9
15
35
20
30
14
14
14
4
HVH Boardroom
29
2.7 x 4.3
7
308
9.00' x 14.00'
22
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Main Place Courtyard
186
12.2 x 15.2
0
2,000
40.00' x 50.00'
0
0
0
130
275
0
0
0
0
Palm Court
929
N/A
0
10,000
N/A
0
0
0
350
550
0
0
0
0
Riviera Boardroom
33
N/A
0
356
15x25
9
0
0
0
0
16
0
0
0
Sahara Boardroom
71
N/A
0
760
31x25
9
0
0
0
0
24
0
0
0
Sands
N/A
N/A
0
5,000
60' x 58'
11
160
250
200
350
60
50
60
20
Sky Line Rooftop
325
N/A
0
3,500
N/A
0
0
0
175
250
0
0
0
0
SoHo 1
186
5.2 x 17.1
11
2,000
17.00' x 56.00'
36
120
225
150
275
40
40
45
14
SoHo 2
186
5.2 x 17.1
11
2,000
17.00' x 56.00'
36
120
225
150
275
40
40
45
14
SoHo Ballroom
372
N/A
0
4,000
72x56
17
205
450
300
550
80
80
90
29
Tropicana Room
107
N/A
0
1,152
47x25
9
50
125
75
125
40
40
45
0
Valley Ho 1
112
12.5 x 9.1
3
1,205
41.00' x 30.00'
11
55
160
40
160
30
30
35
0
Valley Ho 2
112
12.5 x 9.1
3
1,205
41.00' x 30.00'
11
55
160
40
160
30
30
35
0
Valley Ho Ballroom
224
N/A
0
2,410
41x60
11
110
325
160
325
60
60
70
15
Property News
HOTEL VALLEY HO’S DUNES BOARDROOM NOW OPEN
Posted October 12, 2012
More Room to Groove
SCOTTSDALE, AZ -- Hotel Valley Ho has added a meeting room to its event space, ‘Dunes’. The new construction replaced two guest rooms, accommodating demand from both local and national groups.
Dunes offers 760 square feet of space, divisible into two 380-square-foot rooms and with a 320-square-foot patio. Room setup is customized for each event. Amenities include high-definition TVs as well as WiFi and cable modem connectivity.
The boardroom is abundant with natural light, featuring floor-to-ceiling glass and mid-century-modern style. It brings Hotel Valley Ho’s offerings to 11,500 square feet of indoor meeting space and over 25,000 square feet of sunny outdoor space.
About Hotel Valley Ho: Hotel Valley Ho is Downtown Scottsdale’s mid-century modern landmark. Originally opened in 1956 and reopened in 2005 after a complete restoration, this 193-room urban retreat blends mid-century style with modern amenities. Dine at ZuZu, relax at VH Spa for Vitality + Health, and unwind at OH Pool Bar + Cabanas.
SANDS: UNIQUE EVENT VENUE
Posted October 21, 2011
Now Open at Hotel Valley Ho
SCOTTSDALE, AZ -- Hotel Valley Ho features a new event venue, Sands. Formerly Trader Vic’s restaurant, this flexible indoor-outdoor space features modern design and a lush patio.
The renovated interior with fresh paint and minimal tiki décor is a fun yet flexible space, ideal for meetings, wedding receptions, events, and parties. 3,500 square feet of indoor space and 1,500 square feet of outdoor space can accommodate up to 200 guests for a plated dinner or 400 for a reception.
Sands features a dedicated parking area, WiFi, private restrooms, and a bar area. There’s also a patio with a mini sand beach, fire pit, water feature, and lush vegetation. Catering is provided by the hotel, under the direction of renowned Chef Charles Wiley.
About Hotel Valley Ho: Hotel Valley Ho is Downtown Scottsdale’s mid-century modern landmark. Originally opened in 1956 and reopened in 2005 after a complete restoration, this 193-room urban retreat blends mid-century style with modern amenities. Dine at ZuZu, relax at VH Spa for Vitality + Health, and unwind at OH Pool Bar + Cabanas.
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