Scottsdale, Arizona
Renovated
2018
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Luxe Wellness ResortOutside the door
The house
MarriottPalatial desert playground
The 250-acre estate runs like an opulent desert club, where multi-tiered pools and lush lawns sit beneath Camelback Mountain.
“Over the years, though, the Phoenician has melded with its surroundings to become one of the classic Arizona desert hotel experiences.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Four-Star hospitality attends to expansive rooms with sunken tubs and marble bathrooms.
Remarkable
Multi-tiered desert pools feature a 165-foot waterslide beside an 18-hole championship golf course.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Forbes Four-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
This sprawling complex at the foot of the picturesque Camelback Mountain occupies some two hundred and fifty acres of lush gardens, complete with nine swimming pools...
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Hiking trails up Camelback Mountain start right behind the resort, with Old Town Scottsdale a short drive away.
The rooms
Oversized Italian marble bathrooms feature deep sunken tubs, opening into bedrooms with private balconies overlooking the grounds.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
Multi-tiered swimming pools terrace down the grounds, flanked by private draped cabanas and double daybeds on central platforms.
The spa and gym
Hydrotherapy wet lounges and eucalyptus steam rooms fill the spa, and the athletic club overlooks Camelback Mountain.
Dogs stay too.
Bar
The Thirsty Camel
Stone fire pits warm the terrace at dusk, looking out across the desert grounds alongside nightly live music.
Located at the base of Camelback Mountain, The Phoenician, A Luxury Collection Resort is a cactus-dappled, sepia-toned retreat with sprawling green landscaped grounds...
Restaurant
Mowry & Cotton
Dishes come straight from the wood-burning hearth oven into a dining room finished in wood slats and leather.
At the table
J&G Steakhouse serves prime cuts with valley views from the fifth floor, and The Phoenician Tavern hosts dueling pianos.
How it began
Developer Charles Keating built the resort in 1988, importing Carrara marble for the lobby and lining one pool with mother-of-pearl.
“Even the standard guest rooms have a good amount of space… the style feels contemporary and understated with rooms done in tan desert hues.”
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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.