The Phoenician, A Luxury Collection Resort, Scottsdale

The Phoenician spreads across a large site at the base of Camelback Mountain, close to Old Town Scottsdale but designed to function as a destination in its own right. Palms, desert landscaping, gardens and open mountain views give the resort a more lush atmosphere than its Sonoran setting might suggest.

Guest rooms, suites and casitas are spacious and polished, with many looking toward the pools, golf course or mountain. Travelers seeking a quieter experience can move up to the separate Canyon Suites enclave and its more personalized services.

The resort’s three-level pool complex is one of its defining features, combining family-friendly recreational pools, an adults-only area, a Mother-of-Pearl tiled signature pool and a children’s zone with a waterslide and splash features.

The Phoenician Spa has its own rooftop pool and extensive treatment facilities, while the on-site 18-hole, par-71 golf course keeps another major resort activity within the grounds. Multiple dining venues range from J&G Steakhouse to the more relaxed Mowry & Cotton and poolside options.

The Phoenician is best for travelers who want Scottsdale with very little need to leave the property. Its strength is breadth: golf, pools, spa, dining, fitness and family facilities all operate at genuine resort scale beneath Camelback Mountain.