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double, $299-$1,000 suite; June-Aug $149-$179 double, $249-$699 suite; Oct-Dec $279-$299 double,
$359-$1,000 suite. Children 17 and under stay free in parent's room. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V. Valet parking
$12. Pets accepted.
Amenities:
2 restaurants; 3 lounges; babysitting; bikes; concierge; exercise room; 2
Jacuzzis; pool; room service; full-service spa.
In room:
A/C, TV, hair dryer, minibar, Wi-Fi.
Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Gainey Ranch
Kids
From
the colonnades of palm trees to the lobby walls that slide away, this luxurious resort is
designed to impress and continues to be my favorite Scottsdale resort. It's relatively close
to downtown Scottsdale and has interesting architecture, beautiful grounds, and a large
spa. What's not to love? A 2
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-acre water playground serves as the resort's focal point,
and the extravagant complex of 10 swimming pools includes a water slide, sand beach,
and a huge whirlpool spa. Guest rooms are luxurious and were recently redesigned. The
resort's Alto ristorante e bar features after-dinner gondola rides. The resort's Native
American and Environmental Learning Center provides a glimpse into Sonoran Desert
culture and ecology. Children's programs make this a super choice for families.
7500 E. Doubletree Ranch Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85258.
&
800/55-HYATT
[554-9288] or 480/444-1234. Fax
480/483-5550. www.scottsdale.hyatt.com. 492 units. Jan to mid-May $399 double, from $999 suite and
casita; mid-May to mid-Sept $169 double, from $429 suite and casita; mid-Sept to Dec $359 double, from
$899 suite and casita. Children 18 and under stay free in parent's room. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V. Valet parking
$27. Pets accepted ($50 fee).
Amenities:
3 restaurants; 3 lounges; babysitting; bikes; children's programs;
concierge; executive-level rooms; 27-hole golf course; health club; Jacuzzi; 10 pools; room service; spa; 4
tennis courts.
In room:
A/C, TV, fridge, hair dryer, MP3 docking station, Wi-Fi.
InterContinental Montelucia Resort & Spa
With architecture inspired
by Spain's fabled Alhambra and the red rocks of Camelback Mountain looming overhead,
this resort, which opened in late 2008, is one of Arizona's prettiest getaways. There are
splashing fountains, a restaurant serving excellent Mediterranean cuisine, and a spa
inspired by the
hammams
(public baths) of Morocco. Guest rooms continue the Spanish/
Moroccan themes and are divided into different “villages.” If you like peace and quiet,
ask for a room in the Bocce Garden Village (and have a bocce court right outside your
door). Night owls should opt for a room in the Kasbah Village, which is close to the
open-air lounge and the main pool. Throughout the property, you'll see fascinating
antiquities from Spain, including two giant amphorae in the entry courtyard and huge
wooden doors that lead to the resort's ballroom. Not too big, not too small, Montelucia
is just right.
4949 E. Lincoln Dr., Paradise Valley, AZ 85253.
&
888/627-3010
or 480/627-3200. www.icmontelucia.
com. 293 units. Jan-Apr $395-$845 double, $695-$4,000 suite; May to mid-June and mid-Sept to Dec
$245-$625 double, $545-$3,000 suite; mid-June to mid-Sept $145-$425 double, $345-$2,000 suite.
Rates do not include $24 daily resort fee. Children 17 and under stay free in parent's room. AE, DC, DISC,
MC, V. Valet parking $26. Pets accepted ($100 fee).
Amenities:
4 restaurants; 2 lounges; snack bar; chil-
dren's programs; concierge; exercise room; 2 Jacuzzis; 3 pools; room service; full-service spa.
In room:
A/C,
TV, hair dryer, MP3 docking station, Wi-Fi.
The Phoenician
Kids
Situated on 250 acres at the foot of Camelback Moun-
tain, this palatial getaway is one of the world's finest resorts. So, if you must stay at the
very best, this is it. Polished marble and sparkling crystal abound in the lobby, but the
view through a wall of glass is what commands most guests' attention when they first
arrive. The resort has a classic, international character, and service is second to none. The
pool complex, with its water slide for the kids, is irresistibly seductive, and the resort's
Centre for Well Being offers all the spa pampering anyone could ever want. There are
also 27 holes of golf. The luxurious guest rooms have large patios and sunken tubs for
two. For the ultimate in luxury, book a room in the Canyon Suites, a separate boutique
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