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Do you have an appreciation for mid-century architecture or Hollywood history? Then you should take a trip to Hotel Valley Ho in Scottsdale also commonly known as Valley Ho or Valley Ho Scottsdale! In recent popular culture, there has been a peak in appreciation of mid-century design, which is most likely related to the popularity of the television series Mad Men. Mad Men is set in 1960s New York and most definitely shows the the clothing, cars, and other designs of that period that have since become icons, while still intelligently exposing the truth behind such apparent luxuries. —(you caught me, I am a devoted fan of the show). Love for the fashions of different decades comes and goes like waves. As we enter the second decade of the twenty-first century, the 1960s seem to be our vintage era of choice.
The history of Valley Ho Scottsdale is a fascinating one! Edward L. Varney, a student of Frank Lloyd Wright, designed the hotel which was built in 1956. Valley Ho soon became one of the most visited hotels by Hollywood movie stars. Bette Davis, Roy Rogers, Bing Crosby, Frankie Avalon, Humphrey Bogart, Betty Grable, Janet Leigh, Marilyn Monroe, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Ingrid Bergman, Cary Grant and Tony Curtis are known to have stayed there. Natalie Wood and Robert Wagner even had their wedding reception at Valley Ho!
But the hipness quotient doesn’t end there! Valley Ho closed down in 2001 due to lack of customer interest and was almost torn down entirely before the Westroc Hotels & Resorts company bought it and renovated it from top to bottom. Now Valley Ho is one of the most popular hang outs of the rich, famous or just plain fabulous. The interior design is retro chic with a modern twist! Hotel Valley Ho Scottsdale is now taking advantage of its fashionable, mid-century modern roots. You can, too, by attending Valley Ho’s nightly “happy hour,” by checking out their spa packages, or booking a room for an in-town vacation. Check out this gorgeous piece of history!
Visit their website by clicking this link! Learn more about Hotel Valley Ho Scottsdale, Valley Ho and Valley Ho Scottsdale!
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