Fairmont Scottsdale

Twin Tournament Players Club Championship golf courses – check. Willow Stream Spa – check. Prime Southwestern location – check. By any measure, The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess sets the bar high for business and incentive travel in Arizona’s majestic Valley of the Sun. Pretty in pink, the AAA five-diamond resort features 649 guest rooms, 119 casitas, and 69 new Fairmont Gold rooms and suites, each superbly appointed in muted Southwestern earth tones.

The 22,500-square-foot Grand Ballroom, centerpiece of functional space at The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, expands the limits of corporate events while the Conference Center provides a variety of options for business meetings. Five swimming pools, seven tennis courts, and the 44,000-square-foot Willow Steam – The Spa at Fairmont take the edge off the workday. Five distinctive restaurants on-site cater to every palate. There are no packages available at this time. There are no hot dates at this time. Posted Nov 5, 2008 by Elite Concierge
View RSS Feed Embracing the style of todays traveler by marrying modern amenities and services with a longstanding tradition of excellence, the AAA Five Diamond Fairmont Scottsdale has unveiled the renovation of 461 guestrooms and suites, part of a more than $30 million transformation of the resort that began in late 2007.

With subtle, sophisticated elegance as its hallmark, the design of the recreated guestrooms reflects the warm, contemporary style of the new Southwest. Masterfully directed by Looney & Associates, award-winning specialists in the hospitality design field, the resorts rooms combine state-of-the-art products and technology with the timeless beauty of natural elements including wood, stone, natural textiles and a palette inspired by the Sonoran Desert.

The new room design, which is softly contemporary with regional references, features a modern Southwest style that is reminiscent of the stunning surroundings, said Selena Durbin, lead designer with Looney & Associates.

The earthy palette is inspired by the beautiful Sonoran Desert mountains and cacti, and includes soft greens, intense blues, and warm creamy neutrals. The new furnishings are largely constructed of natural materials such as woven leathers and wools, oil-rubbed bronze metals, and woods including teak and walnut.

The oversized guestrooms measure a minimum of 525 square feet and feature 42-inch flat screen televisions, ihome audio system, upholstered headboards, a separate seating area, executive desk with high speed internet access and contemporary photography and artwork that reflect the areas natural surroundings. Most guestrooms include a built-in wet bar for guests convenience.

Guest bathrooms, which feature soaking tubs and separate glass-enclosed showers, have been updated to include a new granite vanity top with dual sinks and low-water-use plumbing fixtures.

Incorporating the resorts conservation efforts as a part of Fairmonts Green Partnership, guests are offered the option of daily linen service and each guestroom offers woven recycling baskets for paper, plastic and aluminum recycling. The new bathroom fixtures incorporate water-saving measures and lighting throughout the guestrooms includes energy-saving CFLs.

Each room provides a private balcony or patio with cushioned seating from which guests can soak in the awe-inspiring desert and mountain landscapes all around them.

In addition to the recreated guestrooms, the Fairmont Scottsdales transformation has included the addition of BOURBON STEAK, an contemporary American steakhouse by acclaimed chef Michael Mina and the Stone Rose Lounge, an indoor and outdoor bar and lounge by nightlife entrepreneurs Rande Gerber and Scott Gerber. Fairmont Gold, Fairmonts exclusive lifestyle hotel experience, opened in April and encompasses 66 guestrooms, three suites and a 2,100 square foot private lounge where guests enjoy private check-in and check-out, concierge service, complimentary deluxe continental breakfast, cocktail hour canaps and honor bar. The resort also unveiled Casa Dorada, its 3,700 square-foot, four bedroom golden house complete with private pool and Jacuzzi, expansive patio, media room with 72-inch plasma screen TV and spacious living room.

ABOUT THE FAIRMONT SCOTTSDALE:
Set against the backdrop of Arizonas McDowell Mountains, the AAA Five-Diamond Fairmont Scottsdale reflects its Southwestern setting with Spanish colonial-style architecture, expansive plazas and lush, flower-filled gardens. The resort features 649 oversized guest rooms, including 69 new Fairmont Gold rooms and suites, five heated swimming pools, the luxurious 44,000 square-foot Willow Stream - The Spa at Fairmont and championship golf at the adjacent TPC Scottsdales Stadium and Champions courses. Dining options include the new BOURBON STEAK, a contemporary new steakhouse by Chef Michael Mina and The Grill, which offers seafood and chops with stunning views overlooking the 18th green at the TPC Scottsdale Stadium Course.

ABOUT FAIRMONT HOTELS & RESORTS:
A leader in the global hospitality industry, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is an extraordinary collection of luxury hotels, which includes iconic landmarks like Fairmont Le Chteau Frontenac in Qubec City, Fairmont The Norfolk, Nairobi and London's The Savoy, reopening in 2009. Fairmont hotels are one-of-a-kind properties where sophisticated travellers can discover culturally rich experiences that are authentic to the destination. Situated in some of the most exclusive and pristine areas in the world, Fairmont is committed to responsible tourism and is an industry leader in sustainable hotel management with its award-winning Green Partnership program. Fairmont's portfolio includes 56 distinctive hotels, with plans to develop over 25 new properties in the coming years in destinations as diverse as Shanghai, Morocco and Anguilla.

Fairmont is owned by Fairmont Raffles Hotels International, a leading global hotel company with 91 hotels worldwide under the Raffles, Fairmont and Swisstel brands. The company also manages Fairmont and Raffles branded Residences, Estates and luxury private residence club properties. For more information or reservations, please call 1-800-441-1414 or visit www.fairmont.com.

ABOUT STRATEGIC HOTELS & RESORTS:
Strategic Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: BEE) is a real estate investment trust (REIT) which owns and provides value-enhancing asset management of high-end hotels and resorts in North America, Mexico and Europe. The company currently has ownership interests in 21 properties with an aggregate of 10,164 rooms. For a list of current properties and for further information, please visit the companys website at www.strategichotels.com.

The Fairmont Scottsdale proudly presents BOURBON STEAK, a contemporary American steakhouse by acclaimed chef Michael Mina featuring the finest cuts of beef, poultry and fish, slow-poached in butter, grilled and finished over seasoned wood-fueled flames. Also new is Stone Rose by nightlife entrepreneurs Rande Gerber and Scott Gerber, an indoor and outdoor bar and lounge offering cutting-edge design and signature cocktails in a setting of style and sophistication.