The Hermosa Inn

The Hermosa Inn, a boutique hotel in Paradise Valley

The Hermosa Inn is a luxury boutique property located in Paradise Valley, Arizona. The establishment occupies what was the residence of cowboy artist Lon Megargee in the 1930s and presents itself as a tribute to the spirit of the old American Southwest. The property is part of the Arizona Hideaway Collection, along with Tubac Golf Resort & Spa, Sedona Golf Resort, and Rancho Mañana Golf Club.

Accommodations: 43 casitas among gardens and desert

The hotel has 43 casitas distributed among landscaped gardens and desert settings, with views of Camelback Mountain. The rooms incorporate Southwestern-style elements, such as pedestal tubs, handcrafted mesquite furniture, beehive fireplaces, skylights, private patios, and works by Lon Megargee. Accommodation categories include Rancho, Casita, Deluxe Casita, and Grande Casita options.

Dining: LON's and its spaces

The culinary offering is centered around LON's, an Arizona cuisine restaurant with global influences that combines age-old cooking traditions with the executive chef's contemporary techniques. The space occupies a historic hacienda with rough-hewn beams and adobe walls. It is complemented by LON's Last Drop, a relaxed, upscale setting for craft cocktails and casual bites with desert views; poolside dining; and in-room dining within the casitas.

Events, celebrations, and meetings

The property serves as a venue for weddings and special celebrations in an intimate setting, as well as for business and corporate events, and social and life celebrations. The property's contact form collects details such as start and end dates, number of guests, number of rooms, preferred meeting space setup, and company information.

Art on the property: the Megargee collection and Shona sculpture

The property houses one of the largest known collections of original work by Lon Megargee. In addition, it has established a collaboration with Clinton Johnson, of ZHOS Gallery (Colorado), to incorporate Shona art sculptures created by artists from Zimbabwe. This contemporary movement, internationally recognized in the mid-20th century and known primarily for its stone sculpture, uses local materials such as serpentine, springstone, pink granite, green opal, and leopard rock. Guests can stroll through the gardens to see more than twenty sculptures by more than a dozen artists. Sales of the displayed pieces are handled through Paul Scott Gallery, in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Offers and experiences

The hotel's offers catalog includes a bed and breakfast package with a one-night stay for two in a Rancho, Casita, Deluxe Casita, or Grande Casita category, with a $50 breakfast credit for each night of the stay. The Mimosa & Monet offering consists of a morning acrylic painting session guided by Carrie Curran, suitable for beginners and experienced individuals, with materials, a mimosa, coffee, and pastries included, at $120 per person. The Hermosa Holidays offer combines a discount on accommodations with two welcome seasonal cocktails at LON's Last Drop. A one-night "Romance in Paradise" getaway with a bottle of red or white wine and chocolate truffles is also offered.

Surroundings and access

The hotel is minutes from hiking trails, top-tier golf courses, historic sites, art galleries, and shopping areas. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is about fifteen minutes away and operates more than 1,200 daily flights with direct connections to more than 120 domestic and 25 international destinations.

Location and contact

5532 North Palo Cristi Rd, Paradise Valley, Arizona 85253 · Phone: (800) 241-1210 · Email: info@hermosainn.com