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5350 E. Marriott Dr., Phoenix, AZ 85054 480-293-5000 · jwdesertridge.com Year Est: 2002 Rooms: 869 rooms, 81 suites General Manager: Steve Hart Amenities: Beauty shop, vending machines, room service, on-site laundry, valet dry-cleaning, babysitting services
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Talking Stick Resort
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9800 E. Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale, AZ 85256 480-850-7777 · talkingstickresort.com Year Est: 2010 Rooms: 496 General Manager: Robb McCreary, hotel director Amenities: No resort fees, free WiFi, free parking, restaurants and lounges, fitness center, spa, four pools, Vegas-style gaming
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Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
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7575 E. Princess Dr., Scottsdale, AZ 85255 480-585-4848 · scottsdaleprincess.com Year Est: 1987 Rooms: 750 General Manager: Jack Miller Amenities: 4 signature restaurants, renovated guestrooms & suites, 6 pools, world-class Well & Being spa, and 150,000 sq. ft. event space
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The Phoenician
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ARIZONA GRAND RESORT & SPA 8000 S. Arizona Grand Pkwy., Phoenix, AZ 85044 602-438-9000 · arizonagrandresort.com Year Est: NA Rooms: 744 Suites General Manager: Paul Gray
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6000 E. Camelback Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85251 480-941-8200 · thephoenician.com Year Est: 1988 Rooms: 585 General Manager: Mark Vinciguerra, Guy Bittner Amenities: Spa, athletic club, 18-hole golf course, 9 restaurants, 8 pools, Funicians Club, water slide, tree house, splash pad
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Hyatt Regency Scottsdale
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rizona Grand Resort & Spa completed a $13 million renovation of all 744 guest suites and villas in 2017. The new residential-style look of all guest suites at the Arizona Grand Resort & Spa provides resort guests with a true “home away from home” experience. Nestled at the base of America’s largest urban park and wilderness preserve, Arizona’s only AAA Four Diamond all-suite resort features spacious one and two-bedroom suites. Whether meeting with colleagues or vacationing with friends, gracious service, creative culinary delights, and unique recreational activities await. Arizona Grand has something for the entire family, including the sevenacre Oasis Water Park with the tallest resort water slide in the Southwest, 20,000-square-foot athletic club and luxury spa, 18-hole golf course with desert views, six unique dining venues and more. IMPACT OF 2020 TRENDS: “The rising focus on sustainability is driving the hospitality industry to make dramatic changes, ultimately affecting real change for our planet. From eliminating single-use plastics to implementing composting, recycling, and water conservation initiatives, we feel it’s our duty to take a greater responsibility for the cost of environmental impact.” IMPACT OF NO. 1 RANKING: “We are thrilled to be named No. 1 in the staycation category and appreciate the opportunity to offer Arizonans a true getaway, without having to leave the Valley of the Sun.”
514 · Ranking Arizona: The Best of Arizona Business 2020
JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa
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Resort & Spa at Gainey Ranch
7500 E. Doubletree Ranch Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85258 480-444-1234 · hyattregencyscottsdale.com Year Est: 1986 Rooms: 493 General Manager: Dena Roady Amenities: 2.5 acre water playground, sand beach, 30’ waterslide, adult pool, golf, tennis, Spa Avania, Camp Hyatt, gondola boat rides
Hotel Valley Ho
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6850 E. Main St., Scottsdale, AZ 85251 480-421-7997 · hotelvalleyho.com Year Est: 1956 Rooms: 241 General Manager: Ronen Aviram Amenities: At Hotel Valley Ho, enjoy seasonal American fare at ZuZu, revitalize at VH Spa, and savor handcrafted cocktails poolside.
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Sheraton Grand @ Wild Horse Pass
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5594 W. Wild Horse Pass Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85226 602-225-0100 · wildhorsepassresort.com Year Est: 2004 Rooms: 474 rooms; 26 suites General Manager: Bunty Ahamed Amenities: Wireless internet access, on-site parking, barber/beauty shop, car rental services
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The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa
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6902 E. Greenway Pkwy., Scottsdale, AZ 85254 480-624-1000 · kierlandresort.com Year Est: 2002 Rooms: 732 General Manager: J. Bruce Lange Amenities: 732 guest rooms, 55 suites, 32 casitas, 27 holes of golf, water park, pools, tennis, spa, dining, nearby shopping
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5445 E. Lincoln Dr., Paradise Valley, AZ 85253 855-485-1417 · mountainshadows.com Year Est: 2017 Rooms: 217 General Manager: Andrew Chippindall Amenities: Par-3 golf course & grill, sleek pool area, high-tech fitness center, art gallery, Hearth ‘61 restaurant & bar, PV Mercantile
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