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 24, 2008 by Elite News Team
View RSS Feed TORONTO, November 6, 2008" Fairmont Hotels & Resorts recently joined forces with the National Geographic Society, with the common mission to inspire people to care about the planet. As a new partner, Fairmont is proud to sponsor the popular National Geographic Live! (NG Live!) speaker series in select cities. NG Live! features dynamic presentations by today's leading explorers, scientists, filmmakers, and photographers, covering a wide range of topics including exploration and adventure; wildlife and habitat; natural phenomena; and relevant issues such as climate change and energy conservation. Fairmont hotels in Chicago, Scottsdale, and Seattle are pleased to package the NG Live! experience with special offers for those seeking a unique evening out or a value-added overnight getaway. For more details, please visit http://www.fairmont.com/nglive.

Chicago:
NG Live! patrons in Chicago have access to the exclusive NG Live! at The Fairmont Chicago package, which includes overnight accommodation for two in a luxurious Fairmont room, as well as buffet breakfast. Rates start from $249 and are available on the following nights:

November 18, 2008 Mattias Klum, Photographer " Borneo: Paradise Under Siege
December 9, 2008 Amy Vitale, Photographer " Faces of India
February 10, 2009 Zeb Hogan, Biologist - Megafishes: Freshwater Giants
March 10, 2009 Jim Richardson, Photographer " Celtic Heart, Celtic Soul
April 21, 2009 Peter Athans, Himalayan Mountaineer " Secrets of Shangri-La

The hotels award-winning aria restaurant also offers a special menu for $43, perfect for fueling up before the event, or for a post-show discussion over dinner. The event venue, The Field Museum, is easily accessible by public transport or by the town car available to Fairmonts overnight guests.

Scottsdale:
Warm Southwestern hospitality awaits at the Fairmont Scottsdale for guests attending NG Live! at the Mesa Arts Center. One-night packages include up to two tickets to the evenings NG Live! presentation, private roundtrip transportation to the event, accommodation in a luxurious Fairmont Room, and an American breakfast in a choice of resort restaurants or in-room dining.
December 3, 2008
Dr. Spencer Wells, Population Geneticist - Deep Ancestry: Inside the Genographic Project
Rates from $379

January 14, 2009
Robert Ballard, Underwater Explorer - Adventures in Deep Sea Exploration
Rates from $429

March 11, 2009
Brady Barr, Reptile Expert/TV Host - Dangerous Encounters
Rates from $539

Seattle:

The Fairmont Olympic Hotel, Seattle offers NG Live! patrons an exclusive discounted room rate on event nights, valet parking and a signed National Geographic book or DVD upon check-in. The hotels Shuckers restaurant, one of Seattles oldest and most pre-eminent oyster bars, also offers a special pre-show dinner. The three-course prix fixe menu is a terrific value at $35, which includes valet parking, allowing guests to dine in style, and enjoy a short walk to the venue, Benaroya Hall.

Packages are available on the following dates:

February 2 & 3, 2009 Mark Moffett, Ecologist " Army Ants, Orchids and Flying Frogs
February 22 & 23, 2009 Lisa Ling, Journalist " Open Heart, Open Mind
March 23 & 24, 2009 Jim Richardson, Photographer " Celtic Heart, Celtic Soul
April 13 & 14, 2009 Pete Athans, Himalayan Mountaineer " Secrets of Shangri-La
May 11 & 12, 2009 Mattias Klum, Photographer " Borneo: Paradise Under Siege

For more information on the National Geographic Live! series and to purchase tickets, please visit http://www.nglive.org.
All packages unless noted otherwise are subject to availability, priced per room, per night, exclude taxes and are based on double occupancy. For reservations, please visit http://www.fairmont.com/nglive, call 1-800-441-1414 or contact your local travel professional.

About the National Geographic Society
The National Geographic Society is one of the world's largest nonprofit scientific and educational organizations. Founded in 1888 to "increase and diffuse geographic knowledge," the Society works to inspire people to care about the planet. It reaches more than 300 million people worldwide each month through its official journal, National Geographic, and other magazines; National Geographic Channel; television documentaries; music; radio; films; books; DVDs; maps; school publishing programs; interactive media; and merchandise. National Geographic has funded more than 9,000 scientific research, conservation and exploration projects and supports an education program combating geographic illiteracy. For more information on the National Geographic Society and to support its mission of inspiring people to care about the planet, please visit www.nationalgeographic.com/donate.

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 Londons 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. 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.