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elieve it or not, greater Scottsdale hasn’t seen a completely new resort open its doors since Talking Stick Resort debuted in 2010 – until now. Debuting in late 2016, Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Spa is located on 23 acres in the heart of Scottsdale, just north of McDonald Drive off of Scottsdale Road, situated among majestic 50-foot pine trees, giant saguaros and desert wildflowers, in sight of Camelback Mountain.
Rooms With a View The resort features 201 casita-style bungalows ranging from 350 to 1,800 square feet, where the decor blends contemporary finishes with Southwestern colors, featuring folk artwork inspired by designs of the Zuni Tribe and Alexander Girard. The spirit of the nearby Cattle Track Arts Compound is evident in each room, too, with eclectic works crafted by local artists. Guest rooms feature front terraces with Spanish-style banco seating and dining tables as well as mid-century-inspired furnishings and bathrooms with oversized showers. Nightly room rates are seasonally based, starting at $399 per night during peak season.
ANDAZ SCOTTSDALE RESORT & SPA
Mid-century modern meets Scottsdale sophistication at one of the Valley’s newest resorts BY ALISON BAILIN BATZ PHOTOS COURTESY OF ANDAZ SCOTTSDALE RESORT & SPA
Public Spaces The aptly title Guest House, located at the center of the resort and boasting floor-to-ceiling glass walls to highlight the indoor restaurant and lounge spaces, serves as a social gathering place for guests and locals. It changes in ambiance throughout the day, reflecting a calming, quiet essence during the morning hours
and a more up-beat, party atmosphere as day moves toward night (and happy hour). Beyond the Guest House sits the Turquoise Pool, which offers full bar service and an expansive sundeck including chaise lounges and daybeds as well as 13 private cabanas, six of which are SO SCOTTSDALE! |
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connected to guest rooms and a suite overlooking the pool. And set to open this month, the resort’s 12,000-square-foot Palo Verde Spa & Apothecary features personalized treatments utilizing indigenous ingredients. There are indoor and outdoor treatment rooms as well as outdoor hydrotherapy pools, a nail and hair salon, eucalyptus steam rooms, outdoor relaxation lounges and a private pool.
Dining Delights The resort’s restaurant, Weft & Warp Art Bar + Kitchen, features plancha cooking, a grilling technique derived from Latin America that uses a flat slab of cast iron to sear delicate foods like asparagus, bay scallops, shrimp, fish fillets and thin steaks. Beyond that, Weft & Warp serves an eclectic mix of shareable plates, and its glass box exhibition kitchen includes a chef’s table, which beckons guests to become a part of the cooking experience. Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Spa, 6114 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale; 480.368.1234; www.andazscottsdale.com.