4 years ago
The Phonecian, Luxury collection resort has been o...
The Phonecian, Luxury collection resort has been on my bucket list for a while. Located in Scottsdale Arizona, its a very exclusive luxurious resort with plenty of amenities, beautiful views, great dining, and amazing rooms. It will be about a 30 min drive from the airport, but not far from many places in Scottsdale if you do want to leave.
There's a guard shack to get in, though it can't be hard since ubers get in all the time. You drive to the end for reception, passing by a massive sports complex on the left (which I didn't get toenjoy but looked amazing). Reception is in a beautiful lobby overlooking the resort that compares closely to any Ritz, St. Regis, or other 5 star property. Think swanky furniture, mood lighting, and luxury touches. Check-in was quick and easy, and off I went to my Casitas suite (thank you suite night awards).
The suite was absolutely amazing with a kitchenette, dining table, living room with plenty of seating, 2 Full Baths (seriously, with 2 sets of soaking tubs and showers), and a humongous master bedroom thats bigger then most hotel rooms. Patios overlooking the pool complex completes the room. Frette slippers were just some of the finer touches you don't see even at most 5 star resorts.
The pool complex was amazing as well, and since this was winter not crowded at all. If you're in the casitas you will have to walk through them to get to the main complex again (highly recommend dining at Mowry & Cotton)
This is not a cheap property, but worth every penny. Needs to be on everyones bucket list.