Everything Old is New Again at The Phoenician

Located at the base of Camelback Mountain, the 250-acre Phoenician Resort in Scottsdale has just completed extensive renovations.

All of the resort’s casitas and guestrooms, in addition to a makeover of the neighboring Canyon Suites, have undergone a renovation to reveal a more contemporary design highlighting rich warm tones of the surrounding desert. The new inviting atmosphere extends throughout the newly designed main lobby and lounge.

The new lobby features personalized welcome desks and a relocated concierge area and flows into a large central lounge with a variety of comfy seating areas. The Afternoon Tea Court has been relocated off of the lounge to provide an intimate quiet area to enjoy the tea experience.

The 577 property 600 square foot guestrooms feature marble bathrooms, Bluetooth clock radios, flat screen televisions, built in USB ports, Lanai decks with views of the property and Keurig coffee makers. The 64 one and two bedroom suites start at 1,200 square feet and feature hand-carved travertine fireplaces.

Four Presidential suites feature multiple balconies, fireplaces, oversized bathrooms full-service kitchens, complimentary poolside cabanas and round-trip transportation to the airport.

Dining runs the gamut from sophisticated celebrity chef cuisine to casual fun fare throughout the luxury resort.

J & G Steakhouse, spearheaded by world-renowned chef and restaurateur Jean-Georges Vongerichten is a sleek modern dark restaurant featuring the finest cuts of meats and a wide selection of fresh seafood amidst a modern design with panoramic views of the Phoenix valley.

The new Mowry & Cotton provides a casual atmosphere with Modern American dishes. Diners can choose to enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner al fresco on the patio or inside at the bar or main dining area.

For casual meals, guests can head to Relish Burger Bistro located above the golf clubhouse for premium Kobe beef burgers, salads, sandwiches, custom crafted shakes and a large selection of beer and tequila. Diners can catch their favorite games on the nine flat screen televisions. The new redesigned Marketplace provides a casual environment for grab and go snacks, coffee and gelato. While enjoying the desert sun, outdoor dining is featured at the Canyon Pool Grill with sandwiches, burgers and salads.

The Phoenician offers afternoon tea daily featuring scones, finger sandwiches and desserts, the Praying Monk wine cellar for smaller groups and the newly designed Thirsty Camel providing signature cocktails and specialty drinks by terrace fire pits.

The three tiered pool area still features the beautiful hand-tiled Mother of Pearl lower pool, with the center pool area reimagined featuring family friendly reserved seating with chaise lounges on the north side and an adults-only reserved seating with cabanas on the south side. Kids can enjoy the new Kids Zone featuring a tree house and waterslide.

The new spa, featuring a rooftop pool, a fitness center and hair and nail salons will open in spring. In fall, the redesigned Phoenician Golf Club will debut with a more contiguous pattern of play, reconfigured from 27 to 18 holes, while highlighting the natural beauty of the Scottsdale desert.

A new Athletic Club will also open later this year, featuring a tennis center with seven tennis courts, two pickleball courts and a basketball court; an Activity Center with board games, a movie screening room, gaming zone and arcade; a state of the art Fitness Center with hundreds of virtual classes and dramatic views of Camelback Mountain and the resort.

Celebrating its 30th birthday this year, the resort now offers major redesigns and refurbishments in a familiar location. Reservations can be made online at www.thephoenician.com or via phone at 480.941.8200.