The Phoenician, A Luxury Collection Resort, Scottsdale, Scottsdale

The Phoenician, A Luxury Collection Resort, Scottsdale - A luxury resort with an 18-hole golf course, three-level pool complex, and eight dining venues

This AAA Five Diamond resort in Camelback East features 250 varieties of cacti in its two-acre garden and offers views of Camelback Mountain. Accommodations include double rooms with minibars, air conditioning, private bathrooms with baths, and patios with pool, city, or mountain views. Eight dining venues serve Mediterranean-inspired cuisine at Kalio Kabobery, Modern American fare at Mowry & Cotton, and steak and seafood at J&G Steakhouse. The property contains a 4600-square-foot fitness center, seven tennis courts, two pickleball courts, a basketball half-court, and an 18-hole golf course playing to par 71. The three-level pool complex includes an adult-only pool and the Mother of Pearl Pool with hand-laid tiles. Business amenities include 160000 square feet of event space and free in-room Wi-Fi. Family services consist of a Kids Zone, game room with video and board games, and bicycle rentals. The Luxury Collection property is 1.5 miles from Old Town Scottsdale and 3 miles from Desert Botanical Garden, with Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport accessible via Go Rentals service that meets guests at baggage claim.

Pros

The three-level pool complex includes an adult-only pool and the iconic Mother of Pearl Pool with hand-laid tiles.

The 18-hole golf course plays to par 71 and showcases the unique beauty of Arizona's Sonoran Desert.

Eight dining venues offer options from Mediterranean-inspired cuisine to Modern American fare and classic steaks.

The 4600-square-foot fitness center features state-of-the-art equipment and various movement classes.

The two-acre cactus garden contains 250 varieties of cacti and serves as home to numerous desert inhabitants.

Cons

The daily resort fee of $50 includes amenities that some guests may not utilize.

The property's expansive size may require considerable walking between facilities.