Scottsdale, AZ--  Hotel Valley Ho, one of the best-known mid-century modern hotels in the country, will offer an architectural walking tour of the buildings and grounds beginning in October.  The twice-weekly tours will explore the classic design elements of the hotel while sharing the history and legends associated with its famous Hollywood guests.

Led by experts from Scottsdale's Ultimate Art & Cultural Tours, the walks give an historical perspective to the mid-century modern design of Hotel Valley Ho, which opened in 1956.  The project architect, Edward L. Varney, incorporated intelligent, minimalist design in creating this Arizona landmark.

Over the years, Hotel Valley Ho was the resting spot for Hollywood stars visiting Arizona including Zsa Zsa Gabor, Janet Leigh, Tony Curtis, and Bing Crosby.  The hotel also was the location for Robert Wagner and Natalie Woods' 1957 wedding reception.

Hotel Valley Ho was saved from the wrecking ball in 2003, and now stands as a landmark structure in downtown Scottsdale.  The 90-minute walks will be available by appointment and cost $19.56 per person.  Tours include special offers throughout the hotel including discounts  at Trader Vic's, ZuZu, and VH Spa.   For more information or for reservations, please call the Hotel Valley Ho concierge at 480-248-2000 or 866-882-4484.

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About Hotel Valley Ho:  Hotel Valley Ho is the legendary hip hotel in Scottsdale celebrating its 50th year in business.  Reopened in December 2005, following an $80 million renovation, this 194 room urban resort + spa blends the old with the new:  classic mid-century modern architecture and modern conveniences like complimentary wireless Internet access throughout, flat screen televisions, a state-of-the-art exercise facility, the VH Spa for Vitality + Health, Cafe Zuzu, and the legendary Trader Vic's.  Long known for its connection to Hollywood glamour, the Hotel Valley Ho has been a resting stop for Bing Crosby, Robert Wagner and Natalie Wood, Janet Leigh and Tony Curtis, Jaime Foxx, Jane Seymour and countless weekday road warriors and weekend visitors.  With the recent completion of the Hotel Valley Ho Residential Tower, you can now call the Valley Ho "home".  The seven story tower offers spectacular city and mountain views from two-story lofts, one- and two- bedroom condominiums, and exclusive penthouses.

For media information only please contact Kristin Heggli at 480.421.7734 or kheggli@hotelvalleyho.com.