Scottsdale, ArizonaGainey Ranch
Kimpton Miralina Resort & Villas
Sonoran pool resort
Gainey Ranch Scottsdale, Arizona
Renovated
2026
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Resort SocialOutside the door
The house
IHGSonoran pool resort
Built for unhurried desert living, the property centers on multi-tiered swimming basins, native xeriscaping, and communal sunset wine hours.
What it’s good at
What they say
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Arrival at Kimpton Miralina centers on its open, light-filled lobby defined by plenty of communal seating, a curved central bar, and large-scale textile installations
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The trailheads of Camelback Mountain are minutes away, and Downtown Scottsdale's galleries sit a ten-minute drive south.
The rooms
Interiors feature sculpted headboards and desert-sky gradient walls, while casitas add private patios beside a dedicated pool.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
The three-tiered Canyon Pools cascade past palm trees and desert xeriscaping, connecting rock waterfalls with zero-entry shallows.
The spa and gym
An outdoor hydrotherapy circuit connects a dry cedar sauna and cold plunge, steps from shaded cabanas and a 24-hour gym.
CIMA Pool Bar
The green-tiled pool pavilion sits under woven lanterns, pouring citrus-forward cocktails and chilled palomas beside the water.
At the table
Hecho Libre serves wood-fired Baja dishes and house-pressed tacos. Bartenders at the curved counter pour artisanal, small-batch mezcals.
How it began
For nearly five decades, the property ran as the family-owned Scottsdale Plaza Resort before its comprehensive 2026 transformation.
Scottsdale
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.