Scottsdale, Arizona, located just outside of Phoenix, is a major hotel and resort destination city in the American Southwest. Visitors to the area are drawn in by lush resort accommodations, upscale boutique shopping, fine dining, spectacular nature trails and, of course, world-class golfing. Award-winning links like Camelback Golf Club, Troon North Golf Club and the Silverleaf Club continue to attract golfers from around the world, and Scottsdale's top resorts continue to pamper them between rounds.
Firesky Resort & Spa
Guests at Firesky Resort & Spa arrive to find their rooms stocked with plush bathrobes, designer toiletries and a fully stocked gourmet mini bar. The property features a full health and beauty spa, and many spa services can be scheduled to take place in your own guest room. There are also multiple pools, spa tubs, dining establishments and recreational activities that can be enjoyed without leaving the resort grounds. The Continental Golf Course is located a mile and a half to the south.
Firesky Resort & Spa
4925 N. Scottsdale Road
Scottsdale, Arizona 85251
(480) 945-7666
fireskyresort.com
Doubletree Paradise Valley Resort
The expanded guest rooms at the Doubletree Paradise Valley Resort feature Doubletree's signature Sweet Dreams bedding, private balconies, ergonomic workstations and free daily newspaper delivery. The resort grounds' amenities include a pool and sundeck, tennis courts, three restaurants and a cabana bar by the pool. The Silverado Golf Club is located less than two miles to the north.
Doubletree Paradise Valley Resort
5401 N. Scottsdale Road
Scottsdale, Arizona 85250
(480) 947-5400
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Scottsdale Cottonwoods Resort & Suites
The Scottsdale Cottonwoods Resort & Suites offers standard guest rooms and two different levels of suites, both of which feature kitchenettes. There are two pools, two whirlpools, four tennis courts, a fine-dining restaurant and a full health and beauty spa on the property. And if you want to take a nap while overlooking the desert landscape, there are numerous hammocks spread throughout the site. The McCormick Ranch Golf Club is located a mile and a half to the north.
Scottsdale Cottonwoods Resort & Suites
6160 N. Scottsdale Road
Scottsdale, Arizona 85253
(480) 991-1414
scottsdalecottonwoods.com
Scottsdale Resort & Athletic Club
All guest rooms at the Scottsdale Resort & Athletic Club have 27-inch flat-panel televisions, free high-speed Internet access and wet bars, but upgrade options include fireplaces, full kitchens and Jacuzzi tubs. When not in their rooms, guests can enjoy spa services, work out in the fitness center, dine at the resort's fine-dining restaurants or play tennis on the on-site courts. The Pavilion Lakes Golf Club is located a mile and a half to the east.
Scottsdale Resort & Athletic Club
8225 E. Indian Bend Road
Scottsdale, Arizona 85250
(480) 922-8855
scottsdaleresortandathleticclub.com
Smoke Tree Resort and Bungalows
Smoke Tree Resort and Bungalows provides several different types of private suites and bungalows, all of which offer more privacy than you may find at a hotel-style resort. Limited spa services are available by appointment, and complete concierge services are available through the resort office. A pool with a separate Japanese Koi pond can be found in the center of the property. The Camelback Golf Club is located a mile and a half to the north.
Smoke Tree Resort and Bungalows
7101 E. Lincoln Dr.
Padadise Valley, Arizona
(480) 948-7660
smoketreeresort.com
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