12 recently renovated points hotels that feel brand new and deserve another look

Following a $40 million renovation, The Scottsdale Resort & Spa now offers a design-forward stay in the middle of the Sonoran Desert. Changes are visible beginning in the sleekly redone lobby, and extend to the 318 renovated guest rooms, which now feature airy desert-inspired decor and gleaming bathrooms. Families and groups may camp out in the more spacious Stillman Villas, reconfigured to accommodate multiple bedrooms with adaptable layouts that come with

access to a secluded, exclusive pool. Also of note are four new dining venues, including an upscale restaurant, a speakeasy-style cocktail bar hidden behind a secret wall, a casual bar with interactive games, and a cafe, wine bar, and market all-in-one. Wellness is also a major hallmark of the redesign, with an upgraded fitness center, a revamped pool, an expanded spa with an outdoor cold plunge and barrel hot tub, and free daily classes that range from mat Pilates to aqua yoga, sound baths and chakra walks.

Rates at The Scottsdale Resort & Spa start at $141 or 46,000 Hilton Honors points per night.