The Phoenician

An AAA five diamond–awarded luxury destination, The Phoenician presides over 250 acres of spectacular Sonoran Desert terrain at the base of Camelback Mountain in Scottsdale, Arizona. Capturing the spirit of the Southwest in its striking architecture, sculpted gardens and extraordinary art collection, the resort welcomes visitors with six upscale restaurants, 27 holes of championship golf, a Tennis Garden, The Centre for Well-Being spa complex, and 64,000 square feet of state-of-the-art meeting space.

The Phoenician’s distinct Star Meeting Concierge program promises meeting guests attentive, round-the-clock service, including the assistance of a group services butler that oversees each event, from small executive gatherings to grand affairs for 2,500 people. The 22,543-square-foot Phoenician Grand Ballroom headlines the resort’s convention facilities, which also encompass the 5,525-square-foot Estrella Theatre—a multimedia center for 644 attendees—the elegant Las Brisas room, as well as 20-plus meeting rooms and generously appointed boardrooms. Open-air events take place at The Canyon Suites patio, poolside or on the lush croquet lawn.

For intimate Southwestern-themed gatherings, the Phoenician’s own historic Jokake Inn offers the ideal setting. Also unique to the resort, groups can incorporate wellness breaks into the agenda, from relaxing spa treatments to Yoga Wellness seminars.

Guests retire to 647 accomodations, including 468 rooms and luxury suites in the resort’s main building, 119 deluxe casitas located a short stroll away, and 60 brand-new Canyon Suites. A “boutique resort within the resort,” the Canyon Suites offer sumptuous rooms for private retreats along with several executive boardrooms. There are no packages available at this time. There are no hot dates at this time. Posted Nov 3, 2008 by Elite Concierge
View RSS Feed By Donna Hogan, The Tribune, Mesa, Ariz.McClatchy-Tribune Regional News

Oct. 29, 2008 - Camelback Inn earned its 33rd consecutive AAA five-diamond rating, The Boulders lost a sparkler, and for the second year in a row The Phoenician got two fistfuls of jewels.

AAA, which annually rates North American hotels and their restaurants for its popular travel guides, doled out diamonds Tuesday at the Fairmont Scottsdale Resort, which has earned five gems for the past 18 years.

The Phoenician picked up five diamonds each for the main hotel and Canyon Suites at The Phoenician, the ultra-upscale resort within the resort.

The auto club bestowed its top ratings on five Arizona hotels, all of them in or near the East Valley. Besides Camelback Inn, the Fairmont and the double-dosed Phoenician, Four Seasons Scottsdale earned the highest AAA honors for the 2009 guides.

The Boulders at Carefree is the only former five-diamond hotel to slip a tier, snagging only four sparklers.

Two Arizona restaurants earned five diamonds. Kai at the Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort on the Gila River Indian Community is the only Valley eatery with the top rating.

AAA handed out four gems each to 39 Arizona hotels and 28 restaurants.

Raters checked out more than 31,000 hotels and 27,000 restaurants across the continent, and only 100 earned five diamonds, the organization said.

With five hotels and two restaurants in the top tier, Arizona earned far more than its share.

"Arizona residents often don't think about the jewels right here in our midst when they plan their vacations and holidays," said Jim Prueter, senior vice president of AAA Arizona. "Our fourand five-diamond winners are the top echelon of resorts and restaurants, and we can enjoy these local gems without incurring additional travel costs."

5-diamond hotels

--Camelback Inn, Paradise Valley

--Four Seasons Resort, Scottsdale

--Canyon Suites at The Phoenician, Phoenix

--The Fairmont Scottsdale Resort, Scottsdale

--The Phoenician, Phoenix

5-diamond restaurants

--Kai, Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort, Gila River Indian Community

4-diamond hotels

--Arizona Biltmore Resort, Phoenix

--Arizona Grand Resort, Ahwatukee Foothills

--The Boulders Resort, Carefree

--CopperWynd Resort, Fountain Hills

--Doubletree Paradise Valley Resort, Paradise Valley

--FireSky Resort, Scottsdale

--Hilton Scottsdale Resort, Scottsdale

--Hotel Valley Ho, Scottsdale

--Hyatt Regency Resort, Scottsdale

--JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort, Phoenix

--Radisson Fort McDowell Resort, Fort McDowell Indian Community

--Royal Palms Resort, Phoenix

--Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain, Paradise Valley

--Scottsdale Marriott at McDowell Mountain, Scottsdale

--Scottsdale Resort & Conference Center, Scottsdale

--Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort, Gila River Indian Community

--Ritz-Carlton, Phoenix

--Westin Kierland Resort, Phoenix

4-diamond

restaurants

--Alchemy, CopperWynd, Fountain Hills

--Asia de Cuba, Mondrian, Scottsdale

--Bourbon Steak, Fairmont, Scottsdale

--Deseo, Westin Kierland, Phoenix

--Elements, Sanctuary, Paradise Valley

--La Hacienda, Fairmont, Scottsdale

--Latilla Dining Room, Boulders, Carefree

--Lon's, Hermosa Inn, Paradise Valley

--Mosaic, Scottsdale

--Palm Court, Scottsdale Resort & Conference Center

--Ristorante Tuscany, JW Marriott Desert Ridge, Phoenix

--Talavera, Four Seasons, Scottsdale

--T Cook's, Royal Palms, Phoenix

--Il Terrazzo, The Phoenician, Phoenix

--Windows on the Green, The Phoenician, Phoenix

--Wright's, Arizona Biltmore, Phoenix

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Copyright (c) 2008, The Tribune, Mesa, Ariz. Posted Jul 15, 2008 by veronicah
View RSS Feed The Phoenician is providing guests of all ages with a treasure-trove of new year-round activities and events through The Luxury Collection Explorers program. The initiative is part of the "Love Your Family" travel program recently launched by parent company Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., at resorts representing its Sheraton, Westin, St. Regis and The Luxury Collection brands.

Families can participate in a variety of complimentary Phoenician signature rituals, including:
Fireside Stories
S'mores & Stars
Splish-Splash Movie Bash (where guests can enjoy an evening swim while watching a favorite film on the pool's big screen)
The Phoenician Audio Art Tour (which allows guests to discover the deep history and diversity found in the resort's exclusive $25 million art collection, while earning complimentary tickets to the Phoenix Art Museum).

Families will also appreciate the added value found in the year-round "Family Fun" Vacation Packages, which include daily resort credits, welcome gifts for each child and complimentary meals for kids 5 and under.

Pricing varies by season, and starts at just $259 per night now through September 14, 2008.
For more information on packages like this, or how to incorporate "family fun" into your upcoming stay, please contact the resort at 800-888-8093. Posted Jul 14, 2008 by veronicah
View RSS Feed The Canyon Suites
A boutique hotel at The Phoenician with an intimate setting of 40 suites.

Explorers Club
Highlights include wine tasting for adults, "edutainment" for children
and teens and poolside movies for everyone!

Il Terrazzo
The Terrace transforms to a NEW Italian cuisine and experience.
Grand opening June 2008.

Jean-Georges
Mary Elaine's transforms into a NEW Jean-George concept restaurant.
Grand opening in October 2008.

Camelback Ballroom
June 2008, construction begins on The Phoenician's NEW Camelback Ballroom
adjacent to current meeting space. Anticipated opening, October 2009.

For more information call The Phoenician Sales Office: 800-888-8093.
www.thephoenician.com. Posted Jul 14, 2008 by veronicah
View RSS Feed In June, The Phoenician broke ground on a new 42,000 square-foot conference facility and ballroom. Scheduled to open in October 2009, the $40 million structure will be located at the southeast base of Camelback Mountain in Scottsdale, AZ, providing dramatic views of the surrounding Sonoran landscape through skylights and high clerestory windows. The ballroom, which comprises 15,000 square feet of the overall complex, will have the ability to be subdivided into seven separate function areas, and will be complemented by a veranda for outdoor breakout sessions and receptions. The lobby foyer entry will seamlessly join the ballroom to the resort's pre-existing main meeting space.

Located at the base of Camelback Mountain, the 250-acre Phoenician resort offers two exquisite experiences - a 587-room AAA Five Diamond luxury hotel and an exclusive Five Diamond boutique hotel, The Canyon Suites -- at one magnificent destination. The resort features elegant, newly renovated accommodations, distinctive and tantalizing cuisine across a variety of restaurants, 27 holes of championship golf, 12 lighted tennis courts, The Centre for Well-Being spa complex, the Explorers program with activities for all ages and interests, numerous boutique shops and a $25 million art collection. In addition to these offerings, the stylish 60-room Canyon Suites provides more intimate surroundings and enhanced services, creating an atmosphere of uncompromising splendor. Both The Phoenician and The Canyon Suites are owned and operated by Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., as part of The Luxury Collection. For additional information, please call (480) 941-8200; (800) 888-8234 or visit www.thephoenician.com.