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lush desert fantasy landscape (although not on the grand scale to be found at some area
resorts). The guest rooms are quite comfortable, and there's a pretty little spa on the
premises.
4925 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85251.
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800/528-7867
or 480/945-7666. Fax 480/946-4056.
www.fireskyresort.com. 204 units. Jan to mid-Apr $289-$365 double, $799 suite; mid-Apr to May $219-
$280 double, $499 suite; June-Aug $119-$184 double, $299 suite; Sept-Dec $249-$334 double, $549
suite. Children 17 and under stay free in parent's room. AE, DISC, MC, V. Pets accepted.
Amenities:
Res-
taurant; lounge; babysitting; concierge; exercise room; Jacuzzi; 2 pools; room service; full-service spa.
In
room:
A/C, TV, hair dryer, minibar, Wi-Fi.
Hyatt Place Scottsdale/Old Town
With a great location in the heart of down-
town Scottsdale, this hip business hotel is well worth choosing even if you're in town on
vacation. The guest rooms are all spacious suites done in a homey, contemporary style
with separate sitting and sleeping areas and 42-inch wall-hung flat-panel TVs that can be
angled to either area. Unusual features include electronic self-service check-in kiosks,
continental (free) or hot (charge) breakfasts, and a tiny lounge area to one side of the
lobby. You can even get a light meal here if you don't feel like going out to a restaurant
for dinner.
7300 E. Third Ave., Scottsdale, AZ 85251.
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888/492-8847
or 480/423-9944. Fax 480/423-2991. www.
hyattplace.com. 127 units. $99-$329 double. Rates include continental breakfast. Children 17 and under
stay free in parent's room. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V.
Amenities:
Restaurant; lounge; exercise room & access to
nearby health club; outdoor pool.
In room:
A/C, TV, fridge, hair dryer, MP3 docking station, Wi-Fi.
Moderate
Hotel Indigo
In the heart of downtown Scottsdale's nightlife district, this stylish
hotel is a great choice for anyone in town to party. Guest rooms are distinctively different
from those of most hotels in that they have wood floors and area rugs. The rooms are
designed in a Scandinavian-modern aesthetic and have absolutely gorgeous bathrooms.
Clock radios have MP3 jacks, and the beds have halogen reading lamps. Seasonal fra-
grances scent the air; and photo-murals of, among other things, northern Arizona's
famous sandstone formation “the Wave” make the Indigo a feast for the senses.
4415 N. Civic Center Plaza, Scottsdale, AZ 85251.
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888/554-6344
or 480/941-9400. Fax 480/675-5240.
www.scottsdalehiphotel.com. 126 units. Jan-Apr $129-$299 double; May-Sept $89-$129 double; and
Oct-Dec $129-$249 double. Children 17 and under stay free in parent's room. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V. Pets
accepted.
Amenities:
Restaurant; lounge; exercise room; small outdoor pool; room service.
In room:
A/C,
TV, hair dryer, MP3 docking station, Wi-Fi.
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Scottsdale Resort & Athletic Club
Fitness fanatics, rejoice; this club's for
you. If you can't stand the thought of giving up your workout just because you're on
vacation, book a stay at this little boutique hotel (and timeshare resort) just off busy
Scottsdale Road and adjacent to the Silverado Golf Course. With standard rooms and
huge one-, two-, and three-bedroom “villas,” this place is plenty comfortable; but the
main reason I like this hotel is that it's affiliated with the Scottsdale Athletic Club, a large
workout facility that emphasizes its tennis program. The basic rooms are a real steal for
Scottsdale, and while the villas are quite a bit more expensive, they're gigantic and have
fireplaces, DVD players, full kitchens, and washers and dryers. On top of all this, you get
a view of Camelback Mountain.
8235 E. Indian Bend Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85250.
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877/343-0033
or 480/344-0600. Fax 480/344-0650. www.
scottsdaleresortandathleticclub.com. 85 units. Late Dec to mid-Apr $149 double, $179-$599 suite or villa;
mid-Apr to May and mid-Sept to Dec $129 double, $159-$569 suite or villa; June to mid-Sept $79 double,
$99-$249 suite or villa. Children 11 and under stay free in parent's room. AE, DISC, MC, V.
Amenities:
