The Phoenician, a Luxury Collection Resort, Scottsdale

Been staying here since the mid 90’s as a couple, as well as with kids and grandkids. It is just such a nice place that has something for everyone. The golf, the restaurants, Spa, Pool etc. And it’s near to Fashion Square, Old Scottsdale and central to many other activities. I also need to mention that it’s one of the most reasonably priced luxury vacation hotel I know. Staff are so kind and a special mention for Shannon Boekmann at the concierge desk, a real pro!!

Absolutely beautiful resort we stayed in the Canyon Suites rooms were beautiful, staff was very friendly and always available to help. Grounds are beautiful, the view of camel back mountain and the cactus garden add so much to the scenery as well as the sculptures on property. If you have an opportunity to visit the spa I highly recommend that treat as well. Restaurants on property are delicious as well. Try them all!!

On a recent trip to Arizona, we stopped for one night in Phoenix and stayed at the Phoenician Resort. I had the Phoenician on my radar for years, always sourcing them in my event planner days. I finally had the chance to stay there… and likely won’t be returning. They have a lot of work to do and for now, there are much better properties in lay your head down at night in the area. As always, providing my pro/con/recommendation list in hopes the hotel will take some advice from a pro-traveler: Pros: - Great entryway and lobby. Staff on front drive were super helpful with parking. Front desk agents were all friendly and very kind - Decent size room - Restaurant near pool was very nice. Had good service and good food - So. Many. Pool Options… and all were open 24 hours! - Lots to do on property - golf, spa, tennis, pools, arcade, etc. Cons: - The hallway and shops near the lobby smelled like a bad nursing home. It was a violent smell - Coffee shop ceiling was literally caving in and leaking. There was a tiny sign you could barely see to prevent you from walking in the water - Sunday morning at 7:30AM there was drilling and construction going on. This is tragic any day of the week but particularly upsetting on a Sunday so early Recommendations: - Do not recommend a Mountain View room. The mountain is boring. A pool or golf course view would be a lot more exciting if you have a choice - If you have a car, park in self-parking. It’s super easy and brings you right up to the lobby from the elevator Glad we only planned to stay one night at this property. Won’t be returning by choice.

Great pools Rooms were clean and large And the front desk staff was great! Food was actually very good as were drinks although pricy The spa was lovely and the massage was great Book via Amex for perks like 85 dollars a day for food

The Phoenician is a beautiful hotel with lovely amenities and very friendly staff. We went in their low season and practically had the pool area to ourselves which was fantastic, although I imagine it may be different when busy. Unfortunately as it was down season the water slide was out of order which was a significant disappointment for our child. Our room was clean and well equipped and the fitness centre was excellent. Unfortunately the plumbing to our room failed mid way through our trip and we were forced to move rooms, which was incredibly frustrating. Again, this may have been more of a problem in high season but was dealt with quickly.