The Presidential Suite – Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Resort & Spa
From the Scottsdale Princess casita suites to the Fairmont Gold VIP rooms, it feels like there are 100 amazing spaces at the AAA Five Diamond Fairmont Scottsdale Princess. However, there are two presidential suites to rule them all. Located on the fourth floor of the resort, with a 180-degree view of the TPC Scottsdale, our favorite is the 2,700-square-foot option. Draped in modern furnishings with earthy accents and hard-wood floors, this suite looks like something out of a music video. The extra-large parlor with entertainment, conference, living and office space is the centerpiece of the suite, but there is also a Peloton-equipped workout room, full guest bathroom, butler’s pantry, impressive primary suite and even an art installation that gives the illusion of a crackling fire just waiting for you to enjoy.
The Grande Casita – The Hermosa Inn
The Hermosa Inn is the spectacular creation of a cowboy artist from the 1930s, and it shows. It’s both an intimate desert hideaway and grand display of Western art come to life; the boutique hotel is an escape from the mundane. Its most lavish room – the 750-square-foot Grande Casita – is a hacienda-style retreat for the ages. In addition to the ample primary bedroom, it features a full living room as well as a secluded patio begging for romance, walk-in shower, antique pedestal tub and a charming combination of historic and modern Southwestern touches throughout. It is also a short stroll to the vibrant garden and LON’s, the award-winning restaurant and bar on property.
The Creekhouse – L’Auberge de Sedona
This 3,070-square-foot stunner is the jewel in the crown of L’Auberge de Sedona. Tucked into lush greenery overlooking the babbling and beautiful Oak Creek, the multi-level Creekhouse boasts nearly floor-to-ceiling windows to immerse oneself completely into the serenity of the resort and surrounding woods. It has six total bedrooms, each with a king-sized bed and private bathrooms, as well as an expansive great room for entertaining and dining, an additional half bath, full kitchen and a bewitching wet bar that is equal parts rustic and chic.
Penthouse South – Mountain Shadows
The impressive Penthouse South at Mountain Shadows in Paradise Valley clocks in at 3,410 square feet and includes 700 additional square feet of deck space with a deluxe electric grill, ample seating, and views of both Camelback and Mummy Mountains. A floor-to-ceiling glass wall separates the outside and inside living spaces but opens electronically to provide a dramatic entertainment space. The three-bedroom, three-and-a-half bathroom interior boasts incredible finishes, high-end appliances, a theater with fully reclining leather seating for seven, private bar with 102-bottle wine refrigerator, and a combination butler’s pantry/laundry room with a sink, dishwasher, and washer/dryer.
The Club Cabin – Talking Rock Ranch
Nestled between Prescott and Coconino National Forest, Talking Rock Ranch is a private golf community dually inspired by the ruggedly beautiful high desert landscape and the luxuries of a well-appointed resort. This past summer, it opened its first Club Cabin, a fully furnished escape from the ordinary. The Club Cabin allows residents additional space to host their visiting friends and family as well as to welcome guests unfamiliar, but interested, in Talking Rock. The cabin has nearly 4,700-square-feet of indoor/outdoor space including four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a full kitchen, a working fireplace, dining and living areas, and multiple outdoor spaces. A Discovery Visit stay in a Club Cabin also gives guests access to golf, spa, and dining privileges on property.
The Presidential Suite – The Canyon Suites
Within The Canyon Suites, a Forbes Five-Star, AAA Five Diamond award-winning boutique hotel nestled at the base of Camelback Mountain on The Phoenician property, there are two 1,800-square-foot Presidential Suites. The interior of each features a living room with gas fireplace, dining room with family-sized marble dining table, and a kitchen with full-sized appliances. Beyond this, the primary suite within the room boasts a wrought iron four-poster king bed dressed with Frette Linens and the guest’s choice of foam, down feather, cooling gel, charcoal, or pregnancy pillows as well as a separate den. There are also three private balconies with enough space to comfortably entertain a dozen guests as well as a fire pit located on the primary balcony.
Written By Alison Bailin Batz
Photographed by Luke Irvin