The Phoenician - Scottsdale, AZ

ThePhoenician, a Luxury Collection Hotel in the Starwood family, is somewhat oddly located in the Scottsdale area.  Fairly close to Old Town Scottsdale and the Scottsdale Fashion Square.

The Phoenician is away from many other resorts in Scottsdale, but does have a great location in that it hugs the south side of Camelback Mountain.

As you enter the property, you will encounter a guard gate.  You will merely be asked if you are checking into the hotel, there for dinner, to play golf, etc. and pointed towards the appropriate parking area.

The Phoenician offers valet parking, of course, or complimentary covered self-parking.  If entering through the self-parking garage, you will take the elevator or escalator to the third floor in order to check-in.

Check-in was smooth, and all SPG Gold amenities were explained.  Since there is a resort fee of $29 per day, which includes internet, I chose the extra 250 points as my amenity.

Although the hotel was probably not more than 30% occupied, I did not get an upgrade.  I was able to book my room by finding a Better Rate Guarantee, which netted me an extra 2,000 Starpoints so all was not lost.

View of Pool

Balcony

Rooms at The Phoenician are fairly large by most standards, measuring approximately 600 square feet.  The Grand Deluxe King Room overlooks the pool areas.  There is a balcony with patio furniture, but when its nearly 110 degrees sitting outside doesn’t sound like an appealing proposition.

Keurig Coffee Maker

Upon entering the room, there is a small bar area with a Keurig coffee maker to the right.

Bathroom

Bathroom

Tub

Shower

Toilet

The bathroom is located to the left, and is very spacious.  There is a large soaking tub, shower and separate toilet.  There are double sinks with ample counter space, however three large cactus insprired vases take up some valuable counter space, although it is located over the tub.

Bath Amenities

There are Laboratoire Remede branded bath amenities which have a menthol/minty scent.

Bedroom

Bed

The bedroom is very spacious with ample room to roam around without running into furniture.  The bed is very comfortable, with super soft pillows.  There is a bed bench at the foot of the bed.

Sitting Area

There is a large sofa and lounge chair with coffee table in which to unwind, relax and watch TV or have a conversation.

Desk

The desk area although fairly large, was lacking in outlets that were convenient to plug in your computer or to charge your phone or gadgets.

The Phoenician boasts 9 swimming pools, 27 holes of golf and tennis courts, in addition to a somewhat small gym and full spa.

Although a Five Diamond AAA hotel, service was professional but somewhat impersonal.  All employees were polite but not overly friendly.

The hotel also boasts J&G Steakhouse, a Jean George Vongerichten restaurant.  Although I did not get a chance to eat here on this visit, it is definitely on my list.  If anything close to my past visit at Prime at the Bellagio this is a sure hit.

The property is also starting to show its age, and could use an update in the near future.

I would definitely stay here again if I can find a good rate, otherwise there are other properties in the Scottsdale area worth checking out.