out Fairmont Scottsdale Princess The magnificent 3,225-square-foot Presidential Suite features hardwood flooring, modern furnishings with earthy accents, and a variety of upscale amenities, as well as two full bedrooms. The master bedroom houses a wooden four-poster bed and a dressing area with a full-length mirror plus additional seating, while the master bath boasts an oversized soaker tub and walk-in shower. The large parlor offers a massive flat-screen TV, conference area, dining area that seats six, and a large wet bar. $2,669 to $3,898 per night. www.scottsdaleprincess.com.
The Phoenician Mountain Shadows
SWEET SUITES Sleep in splendor at six resort accommodations worth the splurge BY ALISON BAILIN BATZ
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t’s no secret that the Valley boasts some of the nation’s best resorts. So, we wondered: What does it take to get the title of “presidential suite?” These jaw-dropping, over-the-top retreats ooze luxury, and while they each have their perks, they all have one major commonality – they are oh-so-suite.
Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia
The Camby
Mountain Shadows The exclusive Camelback Presidential Suite – a 1,750-square-foot, modern design marvel – offers the most luxurious experience at the recently relaunched resort. The spacious interior has floor-to-ceiling glass windows and a generously sized main patio looking directly toward iconic Camelback Mountain, with a bedroom patio offering the perfect spot for sunset cocktails. $499 to $1,299 per night. www.mountainshadows.com. Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia True to its name, the Montelucia’s 2,800-square-foot Andalusian Presidential Suite offers the ultimate level of Old World luxury, privacy and seclusion. Upon entering through a grand marble entryway, you’ll find two living areas, a private pool and spa, two palatial bedrooms (there’s even an indoor fountain!), 2 1/2 bathrooms, and a private office. Also on property is the Camelback Villa Presidential Suite, a 2,800-square-foot, twobedroom retreat ideal for entertaining, with a private event lawn and extensive patio areas large enough to host gatherings of up to 300 guests. It also features a private gym, spacious living areas, an outdoor fireplace, and an incredible marble bathtub. $3,500 to $5,000 per night. www.montelucia.com. The Camby The Camby’s playful 1,750-square-foot Presidential Suite is bold and a bit avant-garde, yet sleek and upscale. It features a formal dining room, a living area, 1 ½ marble bathrooms, a butler’s pantry, a full bedroom (with the option to add another), and a whirlpool bathtub as well as award-winning artwork. Rates range from $799 to $1,999 per night, but there is an ultra-luxury package, “Exactly Like Nothing Else,” that includes a one-night stay in the suite, dinner for two, a spa treatment, and even a guided hike or cabana as well as other amenities starting at $1,399. www.thecamby.com. The Phoenician A favorite of royalty, professional athletes, CEOs, musicians and actors, The Phoenician’s 1,800-square-foot Presidential Suite at The Canyon Suites was updated in 2016 and now boasts works from local artists, private terraces, a dining table for 10, a full kitchen, a den, an expansive bedroom (with the option to add a second), a master bath with two showers, and a fire pit that seats 12 people. $2,500 to $5,000 per night. www.thephoenician.com.
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