Experience AZ magazine is Arizona’s go-to travel and adventure guide, showcasing the best places to eat, stay, shop, explore and experience across the state. Here are five Scottsdale area resorts and hotels to try, as featured in the latest issue of Experience AZ.
Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort
Designed to excite the senses and calm the soul, Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort offers unparalleled hospitality, cultivated experiences and elevated luxury in Scottsdale. This resort is inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright and designed with open spaces that mingle harmoniously with the natural landscape. Enjoy a hot Arizona afternoon in the resort’s 2.5-acre outdoor pool oasis, discover a new happy place at Spa Avania or dine on chef-inspired dishes at one of the on-property restaurants. The comfortable and spacious rooms blend warm colors and rich textures, while luxury suites offer elevated amenities.
Information: hyatt.com/grand-hyatt/en-US/scott-grand-hyatt-scottsdale-resort
Adero Scottsdale Resort, Autograph Collection
Perched in the McDowell Mountains, guests can explore hiking trails right from the resort or admire the dramatic night sky in a light-pollution-free Dark Sky Zone, a stargazing opportunity unique to Adero. The Spa at Adero pampers guests, while CIELO restaurant combines a seasonal menu with sweeping views thanks to an expansive wrap-around terrace.
Information: aderoscottsdale.com
The Phoenician
At the base of Camelback Mountain, The Phoenician sprawls across 250-acres and invites guests to experience Arizona’s luxury. The grandeur begins at the front entrance, under a gold-lined dome crowning an Italian marble lobby. Restaurants include farm-to-table cuisine at Mowry & Cotton, seafood towers and juicy steaks at J&G Steakhouse and craft cocktails at Thirsty Camel with grand floor-to-ceiling windows.
Information: thephoenician.com
Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
The AAA Five-Diamond Fairmont Scottsdale Princess pays homage to its Southwestern setting with Spanish colonial-style architecture, expansive plazas and flower-filled gardens. With 750 oversized guest rooms, including 66 Fairmont Gold rooms and 223 suites, six sparkling heated swimming pools with a new white sand beach, the luxurious Well & Being Spa, championship golf at adjacent TPC Scottsdale and the Trailblazers Kids Club & Family Adventure Center, the Princess has everything a visitor could need. Best known for the holiday and seasonal offering the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess is a must-see Arizona resort.
Information: scottsdaleprincess.com
Hotel Valley Ho
Hotel Valley Ho is the place to go for its prime location in Old Town, perfect for walkable exploration. With its mid-century charm, rooms at this Scottsdale resort are bright and airy with vibrant pops of color and include splurge-worthy two-story loft suites. Visit VH Spa for Vitality + Health or ZuZu for craft cocktails and creative comfort fare.
Information: hotelvalleyho.com
