The Phoenician, a Luxury Collection Resort, Scottsdale
Scottsdale, Arizona
Vibe
Curving pools tiered beneath Camelback Mountain meet an airy marble lobby opening onto expansive sunlit terraces and panoramic desert vistas.
“Pearl pool playground”
A three-story spa pairs hydrotherapy circuits with a quiet rooftop pool, complemented by a dedicated Athletic Club.
Three tiers of recreational pools and an 18-hole desert golf course fill leisurely days.
Attentive staff anticipate needs across the grounds, where guestrooms feature spacious marble bathrooms and private balconies.
Below Camelback Mountain, extensive resort grounds separate the pools and restaurants from Scottsdale’s streets.
“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”
Rooms
Understated desert tones frame spacious interiors with oval soaking tubs, while standalone casitas offer private patios with outdoor fire tables.
“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...”
Wellness
Inside the tranquil spa, iridescent mosaic tiles surround a thermal circuit of saunas, steam rooms, and cold plunges below a panoramic rooftop pool.
“the style feels contemporary and understated with rooms done in tan desert hues with natural stone glass showers, double sink vanities, and oval tubs”
Backstory
Built in 1988, the resort spared no expense, importing Italian Carrara marble for the lobby and mother-of-pearl tiles for the pool.
“Over the years, though, the Phoenician has melded with its surroundings to become one of the classic Arizona desert hotel experiences.”
Eat & drink
Mowry & Cotton fires flatbreads in wood ovens, while Thirsty Camel serves craft cocktails on a terrace dotted with fire pits.
The neighborhood
The rugged red trails of Camelback Mountain rise directly behind the property, with Old Town Scottsdale a short drive away.
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Our shorthand
What makes a hotel special, how well they pull it off, and what it feels like outside the door.
How well they pull it off
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
They did this well. You’ll notice.
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work.
The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made.
Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay.
Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here.
A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay.
Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa.
A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars.
A world of its own. No reason to leave the property.
Scene — what’s outside the door
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
A place apart: the property is the destination.