The Phoenician, A Luxury Collection Resort, Scottsdale, Scottsdale

The Phoenician, A Luxury Collection Resort, Scottsdale - A Five Diamond desert resort with three-level pools, 18-hole golf, and mountain views

This AAA Five Diamond Scottsdale hotel spans across a sprawling property at the base of Camelback Mountain. The resort features a three-level pool complex with an adults-only pool and the Mother of Pearl Pool adorned with hand-laid tiles. Eight distinct dining venues include J&G Steakhouse, Mediterranean-inspired Kalio Kabobery, and Modern American cuisine at Mowry & Cotton. The Phoenician's Athletic Club encompasses a 4600-square-foot fitness center, seven tennis courts, two pickleball courts, and a game room with arcade games and shuffleboard. A two-acre cactus garden showcases 250 varieties of desert plants, while the 18-hole golf course highlights the Sonoran Desert landscape. The Luxury Collection property offers 160000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space, including the crystal-chandeliered Grand Ballroom. Located in Camelback East, the resort provides direct access to Piestewa Peak and Camelback Mountain hiking trails.

Pros

Two-acre cactus garden features 250 native plant varieties and desert wildlife

Athletic Club includes a dedicated game room with video games, pool, and shuffleboard

Multiple specialty retail shops offering designer brands and athletic wear

Private car service meets guests at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport baggage claim

Cons

Daily resort fee of $50 applies

Limited two-hour usage time for bicycle rentals