Luxury Lodging: Scottsdale, Phoenix and Beyond

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Talk the Talk…
Talking Stick Resort’s appropriately named Orange Sky—the most elegant of its six restaurants— perches atop the 15th floor, with floor-to-ceiling views of the McDowell Mountains and the 36 holes designed by Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw. The floor directly below Orange Sky houses Talking Stick’s 13,000-square-foot, open-air spa.
talkingstickresort.com

 

Three of a Kind
The Scottsdale area overflows with an embarrassment of resort riches, all of which feature top-tier golf. JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa and the 36-hole Camelback Golf Club enjoy a prime location in Paradise Valley. Home of the two TPC Scottsdale courses, the palatial Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Resort Hotel radiates “sophisticated warmth.” And guests of the Hyatt Regency Scottsdale gain access to the private 27-hole Gainey Ranch Golf Club.

 

Did You Know?

• Radisson Fort McDowell sits in the stunning foothills near We- Ko-Pa Golf Club and boasts the award-winning Ahnala Restaurant, which features a central fireplace built from stone columns and handmade glass tiles.
• Rancho de Los Caballeros in Wickenburg, about an hour west and a world away from Scottsdale, combines cookouts and horseback rides with spa treatments, epicurean meals (all inclusive) and golf.
• The Wigwam, a historic Litchfield Park resort, underwent a $7 million renovation two years ago that has returned the 84-year-old property to its former glory. With three 18-hole courses, owner Jerry Colangelo wants to go after pro tournaments.
• Zona Resort Suites doesn’t have a golf course. It has more than 40 of them, which they put together in amazing packages. The fully equipped one- to fourbedroom suites accommodate golfers, long-term guests and families in plush comfort.

 

Watering Holes
The Plaza Bar (Fairmont Scottsdale Princess) blends stunning indoor and outdoor lounges.
fairmont.com/scottsdale

Jade Bar (Sanctuary Camelback Mountain) mixes drinks as inspired as its decor.
sanctuaryoncamelback.com

Onyx (Four Seasons Scottsdale) handcrafts cocktails in a Frank Lloyd Wright-style space.
fourseasons.com/scottsdale

R Bar (J.W. Marriott-Camelback Inn) specializes in margaritas, infusions and live music nightly.
marriott.com

Degree 270 (Talking Stick Resort) provides eye candy from the deck and the dancefloor.
talkingstickresort.com

 

Featured Resorts:

Talking Stick Resort
Scottsdale
talkingstickresort.com;
866-980-8159

Zona Resort Suites
Scottsdale
zonascottsdale.com;
888-222-1059

Radisson Fort McDowell
Fountain Hills
radisson.com;
480-789-5300

Rancho de Los Caballeros
Wickenburg
ranchodeloscaballeros.com;
800-684-5030

JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort and Spa
Scottsdale
marriott.com;
800-582-2169

The Wigwam
Litchfield Park
wigwamarizona.com;
800-327-0396

 

Get more Arizona travel information here:

• Where to Play: Scottsdale, Phoenix and Beyond
• Arizona Hot Spots: Activities and Dining
• Resort Roundup: The Old Pueblo
• Where to Play: Tucson and Southern Arizona

 

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