Last updated October 14, 2026
These 8 Hiltons cover Sedona, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tucson and Santa Fe. I’ve stayed at Hilton Sedona Resort at Bell Rock; the other 7 are described from their hilton.com pages. Prices are for 2 adults on November 17, 2026 and January 20, 2027, checked October 12, 2026 on hilton.com.
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Hilton Phoenix Tapatio Cliffs Resort cost the fewest points of these 8 on November 17, at 46,000 for a 1-bedroom suite, and El Conquistador Tucson and Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder cost the fewest on January 20, at 60,000. Arizona Biltmore dropped from 289,000 points on November 17 to 90,000 on January 20.
Southwest Hiltons at a glance
| Hotel | Where | Points, Nov 17 / Jan 20 | Cash, Nov 17 / Jan 20 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton Sedona Resort at Bell Rock | Sedona | 85,000 / 80,000 | $389 / $395 |
| Arizona Biltmore, LXR Hotels & Resorts | Phoenix | 289,000 / 90,000 | $1,108 / $818 |
| Hilton Phoenix Tapatio Cliffs Resort | Phoenix | 46,000 / 62,000 | $203 / $263 |
| Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Villas | Scottsdale | 80,000 / 80,000 | $319 / $339 |
| Boulders Resort & Spa Scottsdale, Curio Collection | North Scottsdale | 100,000 / 170,000 | $797 / $1,039 |
| Senna House Hotel Scottsdale, Curio Collection | Scottsdale | sold out / 90,000 | sold out / $413 |
| El Conquistador Tucson, A Hilton Resort | Tucson | 60,000 / 60,000 | $280 / $292 |
| Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder | Santa Fe | 60,000 / 60,000 | $259 / $242 |
Cash prices are before taxes and include each hotel’s nightly resort or mandatory charge, from $29 at El Conquistador to $59 at the Biltmore.
Sedona
Hilton Sedona Resort at Bell Rock
I’ve stayed here. The resort is at 90 Ridge Trail Drive, less than a mile from Bell Rock, and every room has a balcony or patio and a gas fireplace. A 2 Queen Mountain View room cost 85,000 points or $389 on November 17 and 80,000 points or $395 on January 20. Cash rates include a $46 resort charge, which Hilton waives on stays paid entirely with points. The Hilton Sedona Resort review has the full breakdown.
Phoenix
Arizona Biltmore, LXR Hotels & Resorts
The Biltmore is at 2400 East Missouri Avenue, a Phoenix resort since 1929 with architecture influenced by Frank Lloyd Wright. It is now part of LXR Hotels & Resorts. It has 7 pools, including adult-only pools and a 65-foot waterslide, 7 places to eat, a spa and access to 2 championship golf courses. On November 17 the cheapest room left cost 289,000 points or $1,108. On January 20 a room with 2 queen beds cost 90,000 points or $818. Cash prices include a $59 nightly charge.
Hilton Phoenix Tapatio Cliffs Resort
Tapatio Cliffs is an all-suite resort at 11111 North 7th Street, a 20-minute drive north of downtown Phoenix. It has 7 pools, a 138-foot waterslide, cabanas, a championship golf course, a spa and the Different Pointe of View restaurant. A 1-bedroom suite cost 46,000 points or $203 on November 17 and 62,000 points or $263 on January 20, including a $39 resort charge.
Scottsdale
Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Villas
The resort is at 6333 North Scottsdale Road on 20 acres, with a full-service hotel, 45 private villas, 2 pools and 4 places to eat. A Deluxe king room cost 80,000 points on both dates, or $319 on November 17 and $339 on January 20, including a $30 resort charge.
Boulders Resort & Spa Scottsdale, Curio Collection by Hilton
Boulders is in the Sonoran Desert at 34631 North Tom Darlington Drive in north Scottsdale. Its adobe casitas have wood-burning fireplaces, and the resort has 2 18-hole golf courses designed by Jay Morrish and a spa. A casita with 2 double beds cost 100,000 points or $797 on November 17 and 170,000 points or $1,039 on January 20, including a $40 nightly charge.
Senna House Hotel Scottsdale, Curio Collection by Hilton
Senna House is at 7501 East Camelback Road, 5 minutes from Old Town Scottsdale, with the Cala restaurant and an outdoor pool with mountain views and cabanas. It was sold out on November 17, and a king room cost 90,000 points or $413 on January 20.
Tucson
El Conquistador Tucson, A Hilton Resort
El Conquistador is at 10000 North Oracle Road in the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains, on 50 acres near Saguaro National Park. It has a spa, tennis courts, outdoor pools and a waterslide, and the El Conquistador championship golf course is a short drive away. A king room with a patio or balcony cost 60,000 points on both dates, or $280 on November 17 and $292 on January 20, including a $29 resort charge.
Santa Fe
Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder
Buffalo Thunder is at 20 Buffalo Thunder Trail on the land of the Pueblo of Pojoaque, and Hilton calls it New Mexico’s largest entertainment casino hotel. It has golf, a spa and a casino. A king room cost 60,000 points on both dates, or $259 on November 17 and $242 on January 20.
Hotels I’ve stayed at in Sedona, Moab and Springdale
I’ve stayed at 6 Hilton hotels in Sedona, Moab and Springdale. The months come from my Hilton folios and booking confirmations, and the 4 linked hotels have full reviews.
| Hotel | Where | Stayed |
|---|---|---|
| Cliffrose Springdale | Springdale, UT | April 2021 and March to April 2026 |
| Hoodoo Moab | Moab, UT | March to April 2025 |
| Hampton Inn & Suites Springdale-Zion National Park | Springdale, UT | December 2022 |
| Hampton Inn Sedona | Sedona, AZ | November 2022 |
| Hampton Inn Moab | Moab, UT | April 2021 |
| Hilton Sedona Resort at Bell Rock | Sedona, AZ | April 2021 |
Points or cash
Arizona Biltmore on January 20 returned the most per point: $818 or 90,000 points, about 0.91 cents per point. Boulders came to about 0.80 cents on November 17 and 0.61 cents on January 20. Every other price here landed between 0.38 and 0.49 cents. More in what Hilton points are worth.
Silver, Gold and Diamond members get every 5th night free on standard room reward stays of 5 nights or more paid entirely with points.
Elite perks
Gold and Diamond members get space-available upgrades and a daily food and beverage credit or continental breakfast, depending on brand and region. Diamond members also get executive lounge access where a hotel has a lounge, and premium WiFi.
FAQ
Which Southwest Hilton here costs the fewest points?
Hilton Phoenix Tapatio Cliffs Resort cost 46,000 points for a 1-bedroom suite on November 17, 2026. On January 20, 2027, El Conquistador Tucson and Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder cost 60,000 points.
Is the Arizona Biltmore a Waldorf Astoria?
No. hilton.com lists it as Arizona Biltmore, LXR Hotels & Resorts.
Does a points stay at Hilton Sedona Resort pay the resort charge?
No. Hilton waives the $46 nightly resort charge at Hilton Sedona Resort at Bell Rock on stays paid entirely with points.
Which hotel is closest to Old Town Scottsdale?
Senna House Hotel Scottsdale is 5 minutes from Old Town Scottsdale.
Sources
- Hilton Sedona Resort at Bell Rock on hilton.com, read October 12, 2026
- Arizona Biltmore on hilton.com, read October 12, 2026
- Hilton Phoenix Tapatio Cliffs Resort on hilton.com, read October 12, 2026
- Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Villas on hilton.com, read October 12, 2026
- Boulders Resort & Spa Scottsdale on hilton.com, read October 12, 2026
- Senna House Hotel Scottsdale on hilton.com, read October 12, 2026
- El Conquistador Tucson on hilton.com, read October 12, 2026
- Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder on hilton.com, read October 12, 2026
- Room rates for November 17, 2026 and January 20, 2027 on each hotel’s hilton.com booking page, read October 12, 2026
- Hilton Honors member benefits, read October 12, 2026
- Hilton Honors terms and conditions, read October 12, 2026
