Scottsdale, AZ
Hotel: Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
When: June 2017
FEATURED ATELIER AMENITY:
50% off Valet Parking
OVERVIEW
HIGHLIGHTS: Great for all ages - adults, teens, or kids. So many activities on property. The Spa is really nice.
- Service: Everyone was very pleasant. Younger crowd. During high season they hire more people to help out
- Family or Pet Friendly: Very family friendly
- In the know: During Christmas they transform their big square into a Christmas extravaganza
- Resort Credit: $30 per day
- Overall Impression: For being such a big property (750 rooms) they have the space to cater to all people
- Style: Some modern, some Arizona style
- Location: Center of Scottsdale
- Rooms: Go for the Sunset Beach Pool Rooms, unless you need a bathtub, it's the newest and most modern
- Amenities Highlights: 6 pools, 1 has a man made beach area
Scottsdale, AZ
Hotel: Four Seasons Scottsdale
When: June 2017
FEATURED ATELIER AMENITY:
$100 Spa Credit
Two Category Upgrade at time of booking for stays April 1 - December 23, 2017
OVERVIEW
HIGHLIGHTS: A wonderful luxurious resort getaway for families or couples looking for a more resort experience, as it is further out from Old Town and Downtown Scottsdale. Also can be 5-7 degrees cooler up here!
- Food: Great smoothies by the pool
- Service: Four Seasons Service
- Family or Pet Friendly: Very family friendly and pet friendly (under 30 lbs for pets). They will receive their own special amenity too.
- In the know: Every Friday they have a BBQ (using their smoker). The main pool cascades into the adult pool, so if you are at the adult pool, you may still hear families.
- Overall Impression: Ultra Luxe, Four Seasons Style, can't go wrong
- Style: Four Seasons take on Arizona
- Location: Troon North, about 40 minutes from the Airport
- Rooms: 210 Rooms, only 22 Suites - so book far in advance if you are looking for more space. All rooms have fantastic closet space (walk ins).
OVERVIEW
HIGHLIGHTS: Being someone's home that was converted into a boutique hotel, the intimate feeling and service you get is one of a kind.
- Food: Breakfast was great and creative. Only 1 restaurant, which is indoors and outdoors.
- Service: All-Star
- Family or Pet Friendly: Leave the family at home - take a couples getaway here
- In the know: 4 Cabanas at the pool, $75 daily. Valet parking is included in the Resort Fee of $25-$29.
- Overall Impression: One of my favorite hotels
- Style: Indian Rustic Elegance
- Location: Nestled in the foothills of Camelback Mountain
- Rooms: 43 Rooms on 6 acres - they will never grow beyond 49 rooms. Deluxe Casitas have stand up showers and stand alone tubs. The Rancho Casitas do not. No Double/Double Beds.
- Amenities Highlights: All rooms have fireplaces except suites
OVERVIEW
HIGHLIGHTS: Not a massive property, and good for all travelers - better for adults/couples due to the open bathroom concept. Love their fitness center, they have spin classes and their machines overlook the pool.
- Food: Hearth '61 is great! Open kitchen concept and can meet any dietary need
- Spa: No Spa here, but can use the Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain's spa, which is their sister property
- Family or Pet Friendly: The bathroom concept makes it hard for families. I would think better for couples
- In the know: 1 more tower under construction, expected to be done by 4th quarter, but don't worry, they don't sell the rooms overlooking it. Their golf course of 18 holes is all par 3
- Overall Impression: Different and unique to Scottsdale, nice to have a new build
- Style: Contemporary
- Location: Scottsdale - but close to their sister property, which is a completely different feel
- Rooms: 183 Rooms, good size, but very open concept
- Amenities Highlights: Love their lotion that they have in each room - but unfortunately, they aren't carry size to take some to go!
Scottsdale, AZ
Hotel: Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Spa
When: June 2017
FEATURED ATELIER AMENITY:
$100 Resort Credit
OVERVIEW
HIGHLIGHTS: The rooms are spacious and bright. The property is very art oriented with local artists being featured.
- Food: Over the top fantasic. The Chef (Chef Sheff) came from NY and brought in a lot of local ingredients to his fusion cuisine. Very aware and accommodating to allergies.
- Service: Above par, the staff always had a smile on their face and genuinely wanted to make sure your stay was enjoyabl
- Family or Pet Friendly: Is kid friendly, but better fitted for couples
- Overall Impression: Exceeded Expectations on all accounts
- Style: Modern Contemporary Bungalow
- Location: Great location - easily accessible to everything
- Rooms: 201 Rooms
- Amenities Highlights: Never heard of the bath amenities, but they were great - may have taken some home :/
- In the know: The mini bar soft drinks and 3 snacks are included (and yummy).
OVERVIEW
HIGHLIGHTS: Loved the location. Right in town, but away enough that y9u can be away from it all. Also Ski in/out property.
- Food: Great - must check out Chefs Club
- Service: Top Notch
- Technology: Up to Standard
- Family or Pet Friendly: SPG Kids Pass
- In the know: Free airport shuttle service and great for large groups
- Overall Impression: Gorgeous
- Style: Classically elegant
- Location: Central, but feels a little more secluded (in a good way)
- Rooms: Spacious
- Amenities Highlights: Oxygen lounge at spa, Remède products, Ski in/out
OVERVIEW
HIGHLIGHTS: During the summer, they have seasonal fruit just past the lobby and bar going to the rooms. They had the BEST peaches - I must've eaten 10 over 2 days!
- Food: Good but slow
- Service: Out of this world valet staff
- Technology: Ipad for room service
- Family or Pet Friendly: Ok for kids.
- In the know: Free first-come first-served car service
- Overall Impression: Gorgeous
- Style: Cowboy Chic
- Location: Central, have to cross a big intersection to get to town
- Rooms: Comfortable
- Amenities Highlights: Complimentary snacks
OVERVIEW
HIGHLIGHTS: Exceeded my expectations. Breakfast was fabulous, and the bar is awesome - either for a cocktail or small bites. Central location to everything.
- Food: Fabulous
- Service: Out of this world
- Technology: NA
- Family or Pet Friendly: Great for families
- In the know: Best hotel in Charleston!
- Overall Impression: Great value
- Style: Southern Charm
- Location: Central
- Rooms: Unique layout
- Amenities Highlights: Benini Club extras