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6000 E. Camelback Road Scottsdale, AZ 85251

480-941-8200

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Best Summer Golf Course
Award Winner 2011

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Phoenician Resort

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Developer Charles Keating's homage to wretchededly fabulous excess rests on immaculate, hand-groomed grounds beneath the eternally south-gazing orb...

2011 | Best Summer Golf Course

The only good thing about 120-degree heat is that the snowbirds who invade the Valley every winter can't bear the hellish temps and retreat to the comforts of their hometowns. This means Valley golf courses rely on the business of people who actually live here but aren't willing to drop nearly $200 on a round of golf. The Phoenician is no different. On May 23, rates at the posh course dropped to $60 a round -- a far cry from the $189 greens fee the course charges in the winter. The... More »
2011 | Best Place for a Twilight Drink

Sitting on the patio of The Thirsty Camel Lounge at day's end with a frosty cocktail in hand is a nice reminder of why we live here; even on the hottest days, we've got some of the prettiest sunsets around, and the classy terrace offers a gorgeous vantage point from which to watch as that ball of heat fades away and darkness overtakes views of the Papago Hills and South Mountain. Located in the swanky Phoenician, the Thirsty Camel has all the right liquors and, better yet, an unparalleled... More »
2009 | Best Bread for Dessert

Master baker Ben Hershberger has created a monster. His chocolate cherry sourdough bread is a one-pound marvel that has a cult following. Found at The Phoenician and the Scottsdale Farmers Market, it's worth getting up early just to guarantee you'll be able to grab some. Did we mention getting up early This sweet treat sells out every week faster than your 401(k) tumbles. And for good reason -- the little loaves are loaded with three different kinds of chocolate, which is more than... More »
2007 | BEST EASTER EGG HUNT

We've made an unspoken deal with The Phoenician. We won't ask why you call yourself The Phoenician, but have a Scottsdale address. And you won't ask what a bunch of Jews were doing at your Easter egg hunt last year.Actually, if you must know, we were enjoying ourselves immensely! There's no better lawn in town for an egg hunt than the beautiful expanses at this well-manicured resort. Our toddlers were delighted with the enormous Elmo and Cookie Monster that roamed the grounds, the face... More »
2007 | BEST STARGAZING

Some great views are, shall we say, partial. The city at night can resemble jewels in Tiffany's window from any old dump that's high up, but what about breathtaking vistas by day Lovely mountains may beckon at the horizon, but if you look down and see salvage yards, retail chains, traffic jams, fraternity boys, and other evidence of human suffering, your social conscience is not getting the respite it needs. On The Phoenician's terrace, you're standing somewhere pretty, looking out over... More »
2006 | BEST HIGH TEA

Each year, we don our bonnets and gloves (okay, not really, but we do try to make sure our tee shirt's clean) and head out in search of the finest high tea in the Valley. This year, we award it again to The Phoenician, where the Lobby Tea Court, as it's so graciously referred to, puts this place over the top as our tops for tea. From the beautiful porcelain pots to the Devonshire cream, every detail is exquisite. And while we never imagine we'll leave high tea without room for dinner, we... More »
2004 | BEST HIGH TEA

As the proverbial Ugly American, we had no clue as to what constitutes a proper high tea experience. So we found ourselves some English ladies (well, one actually only went to school in England, and the other, frankly, is no lady) and headed to the Phoenician on a late summer afternoon. We were surprised to hear that reservations are required -- who knew there'd be a run on hot drinks in August -- but luckily a table opened up and we settled gingerly on a plump white couch in the airy lobby... More »
2003 | BEST IN-TOWN GETAWAY WITH THE BABY

So you need to get away from it all, but you're not quite ready to leave the newborn home with a sitter Escape to the Phoenician. Bring the baby along, but don't bother to take the diaper bag. In your room, you'll find a mini-bar stocked with milk, juice and zwieback crackers, and a crib with a diaper pail filled with essentials like wet wipes and non-essentials like stuffed plush rattlesnakes, coyotes and other animals reminiscent of the Sonoran Desert. The staff will attach an infant... More »
2001 | Best Spa

To be perfectly honest, we wouldn't say no to any spa, anywhere, any time.But even in this rarefied category, there are places that stand out. Take your stressed and tired bones to the Phoenician's Centre for Well-Being (we had to shave points off their final score for the affected spelling, but they still win) and stay all day. Not only are the treatments excellent -- we recommend a "therapeutic" massage at $110 for 50 minutes, despite the ominous brochure warning that it's "not... More »

Easter Brunch Roundup

By Dominique Chatterjee | Thu, March 22, 2012

Whether or not you celebrate Easter, it's definitely one of the best Sundays of the year to indulge in a lavish brunch. The holiday falls on April 8 this year, and while you might be thinking that giv... More »
Teabag Party: High Tea at The Phoenician vs. The Ritz

By Wynter Holden | Wed, August 25, 2010

Here at New Times, we're not exactly the tea-and-scones crowd. You're more likely to spot a tattoo or a death metal t-shirt than a frilly floral dress on one of our contributors -- and ninet... More »
Mr. Tea

By Howard Seftel | Thu, December 05, 1996

Phoenician, 6000 East Camelback, Phoenix, 423-2530. Afternoon tea: 3 to 4:30 p.m., seven days a week. Your boss suddenly decides to give you the afternoon off. Choose the sentence that best describes how you'll spend the time. a) You final... More »
A DRINK WITH JAM AND BREAD

By Penelope Corcoran | Wed, October 31, 1990

Afternoon tea manages to sound civilized and superfluous at the same time. Let's face it, sitting down to a pot of tea and some prissy little cucumber sandwiches sometime between lunch and dinner doesn't quite jibe with the schedules of most Fil... More »
Out to Brunch

By Steven Weiss | Wed, February 22, 1989

Dammit if they don't blow my reservation again. This makes The Phoenician zero-for-two in welcomes, and I really cannot believe the laxity. They are so cordial and courteous on the phone and then, when you get there, it's "who are you?" ... More »

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jmcclain1023 | Houston, TX | 15 Reviews

| Thu, August 6, 2009

This place is spectacular and first-class all the way. The resort is beautiful and has everything you need -- really nice pools, gorgeous golf courses, world-class spa, incredible dining, tennis, activities for kids. The rooms and amenities are super nice. It's also in a great location in Scottsdale.
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lkennedy1 | Mesa, AZ | 7 Reviews

| Wed, August 12, 2009

I like to recommend this resort to anyone I know who comes to Phoenix. It's top-notch and has everything you need. It's great for families or for couples who need to get away. It's just a gorgeous place. Even when you first drive onto the property, you know you're going to be staying somewhere really nice.
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Allisen Picos | Houston, TX | 112 Reviews

| Tue, October 26, 2010

The pool is the most amazing thing you have ever seen!
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