The Hermosa Inn, a boutique hotel near Scottsdale, recently completed the second phase of a $5.5 million dollar renovation and expansion.
Situated on six acres of Sonoran Desert landscape with panoramic mountain views, the renovation included the addition of 10 deluxe hideaway casitas, the complete renovation of 12 historic rancho casitas, and an expansion of LON's Last Drop bar and patio, increasing the hotel's number of hacienda-style accommodations and casitas to 43.
Phase one of the expansion began in 2015, shortly after the resort, in the Phoenix suburb of Paradise Valley, was purchased by Allred Capital LLLP, which has promised to retain the historic charm of the original home and studio. It was built by Arizona's first "cowboy artist," Alonzo (Lon) Megargee, in the early 1930s.
"Maintaining the integrity and character of Hermosa Inn and the dream that once inspired its inception, was at the forefront when the Allreds embarked on this renovation and expansion," said Managing Director Stephen Ast. "Their investment of $5.5 million dollars translates to $125,000 per key, which by any standard, is impressive and indicative of their commitment, not only to preserving The Inn's legacy, but to creating an authentic and memorable guest experience that is unmistakably Arizona."
A variety of spaces throughout the property are used for meetings and special events for up to 160 attendees.