Royal Palms Resort and Spa

Welcome to Royal Palms Resort and Spa, where an original Spanish Colonial Revival villa is met with rejuvenating spa services, world-class cuisine, and sweeping desert landscapes. Once a 1920s-era winter home, today our luxe resort beckons guests to enjoy a laid-back retreat at the base of Camelback Mountain.

• 2 Night Stay in a Premium King Room
• 50 Minute Spa Treatment (Facial or Massage) for 2 at the Alvadora Spa

Executive Chef Lee Hillson helms the kitchen at T. Cook's, the signature restaurant at Royal Palms Resort and Spa. A 30-year culinary veteran, Chef Hillson is known for his rustic Mediterranean cuisine that celebrates hand-selected seasonal produce and locally sourced ingredients. Finding his passion for culinary arts early on, Hillson attended culinary school at Bournemouth and Poole University in England at the age of 16. Hillson has plated at multiple James Beard House dinners, competed on Food Network's esteemed "Iron Chef America'' and cites his past charitable work as career highlights.

• Dinner for 2 at T. Cook's

In March 2006, Chef MacMillan was invited to The Food Network's kitchen stadium to compete in an episode of the hit series, Iron Chef America. Chef MacMillan was pitted against Iron Chef Bobby Flay in "Battle American Kobe Beef." Ultimately, Chef MacMillan's cuisine reigned supreme, letting him claim victory over Flay. He is a regular on several of Food Network's most recognizable shows, including Guy's Grocery Games, Best Thing I Ever Ate, and Cooks vs. Cons, and has made multiple appearances on The Today Show. Chef MacMillan served as the Executive Chef for the Sanctuary at Camelback Mountain from 2001 through 2021 before transitioning to his current role of Director of Culinary Operations for Clive Collective and oversees the restaurant concept Cala in Scottsdale, Arizona.

• Dinner for 2 at the Americano
• Drinks at Tell your Friends Speak Easy

$400 Southwest Certificates